JRN610 Backpack Digital Audio & Video Lead Faculty: Dr. Sara-
Ellen L. Amster Ph.D Provides a thorough knowledge of video use
in journalistic communication without a TV station's truck,
studio or edit bay. It teaches students to work as video
journalists and communicate video news stories using a small
digital camera and a laptop computer. - Create a person blog
showcasing the news stories they have shot and edited. - Upload
their news stories to their blog. - Demonstrate understanding of
the proper use of a digital camcorder, tripod, batteries, and
video storage media. - Demonstrate proper elements of video
composition. - Explain types of shots in videography and when
each is used. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of field audio
recording and microphone usage. - Explain video news story
formats (PKG., VO-SOT, VO-NAT) and when each is used. - Edit
news packages on a non-linear video editor. - Explain and
demonstrate an understanding of the elements of news packages
including: a. Anchor lead-ins b. Walk-ups c.