Week 4

This week was a little bumpy...not gonna lie. It seems like we sort of dropped in from 0-60 mph, but forgot to put tires on the car....in other words, not very productive. I heard from quite a few people this week that they were either poorly prepped for, unaware of, or simply unable to make it to any of the events that we were supposed to take part in. Honestly, I had no idea that we were working on anything for this project this week. My group met on Monday, and we decided to meet up on Thursday to discuss the angles we will be taking while approaching our aspect of the production, but nothing more than that. I think that we should schedule a whole-class meeting very soon to start deciding on what the overall look of the finalized package will look like, and how all the different groups will integrate their portions. I know that by next Monday, the Meyers/Abdullah/Black/Zelenak group will have a definite feel for which ways to approach the topics in our 'Other' category, and ready to start presenting ideas for the finalized package.

Best of luck to you all with your respective work!

Matt Z

Groups formed!

We met for the first time with our groups and I am excited about getting to work! I was voted the group leaders, thanks fellas, I adore you! But I have to say on a serious note that I am willing and ready to start on our documentary! I spoke with Mary today and I could hear the excitement in her voice! I meet with her this week and I hope she is ready to start throwing out ideas, because our group is ready to produce what she needs!

group day

Today we met with our groups and got to choose what part of the project that we are working on. Our group let by Courtney Brooks is doing the documentary part of overall project. I have volenteered to help out as much as possible but i don't think that I can handle being completely in charge. The group came up with a lot of different ideas that will make our project run really smooth. I am excited to get started and make the greatest product possible.

Groups

Today we got into our groups and decided what our package we wanted to do. Our group got the one we wanted, which was and Instructional video of how to's for potential tutors. Now our group just has to organize our schedules, and figure out what we want to ask in our interview. I am also the group leader which means that I have to coordinate everyones schedules. Hope to start shooting next week.


-Jesse

Whats New This Week...

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008

Whats New This Week...

Looking foward to a short, yet great week! Now that we have our groups we can start brainstorming ideas. I have to say that I am a little nerves about these projects, because I am also in Swingley's TCOM 333 audio class....the pressure is on! But I am willing to work hard. I thought it was good idea that we were able to work with a group of people (MOMS) to helping us create our demo reel DVD'S for graduation. Im excited!

First day at MOMS!

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008

First day at MOMS!

Today at MOMS I have to say that i am eager to work with a group of woman who are passionate about what they do! I think this experience will be not only a learning experience but enjoyable for all of us...Im interested in seeing how this project not only myself but the organization! I have worked with children before in simuliar cases, and I am willing and ready to take on the new challenges that come my way. My only concern is how well the children will feel comfortable with having us around. I hope to also touch the hearts of these children while I am here....if not all, atleast one child I hope to make a diference!

MLK Week

This past week we had off of class because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I took some time to think over some video idea however, and I came up with a day in the life of segment, showing a kid going to school, and then his trip over to MOMs, I also thought it would be cool to see the kid's home life, and where they are coming from, such as troubled neighborhoods. Well thats all I got for now I'm out.


-Jesse

HOWS THE CLASS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

Hows the Class

So far I am fairly excited about this class. I love the fact that we don't have any test or quizzes. This makes my life easier! I think I will enjoy working with Moms and I am ready for a great semester! I also like the idea of working outside of the classroom a lot, opposed to sitting in a room getting lectured the entire class! Well hope for a great year!

Whats New This Week...

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008

Whats New This Week...
Looking foward to a short, yet great week! Now that we have our groups we can start brainstorming ideas. I have to say that I am a little nerves about these projects, because I am also in Swingley's TCOM 333 audio class....the pressure is on! But I am willing to work hard. I thought it was good idea that we were able to work with a group of people (MOMS) to helping us create our demo reel DVD'S for graduation. Im excited!

FIRST DAY AT MOMS!

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008

First day at MOMS!
Today at MOMS I have to say that i am eager to work with a group of woman who are passionate about what they do! I think this experience will be not only a learning experience but enjoyable for all of us...Im interested in seeing how this project not only myself but the organization! I have worked with children before in simuliar cases, and I am willing and ready to take on the new challenges that come my way. My only concern is how well the children will feel comfortable with having us around. I hope to also touch the hearts of these children while I am here....if not all, atleast one child I hope to make a diference!

HOWS THE CLASS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

Hows the Class
So far I am fairly excited about this class. I love the fact that we don't have any test or quizzes. This makes my life easier! I think I will enjoy working with Moms and I am ready for a great semester! I also like the idea of working outside of the classroom a lot, opposed to sitting in a room getting lectured the entire class! Well hope for a great year!

Well, I know it's a few minutes late, but I was frantically getting audio ready for Danilo's Academy submission.   But I went over the MOM packet, and I think we ought to do some sort of orientation for volunteers or a recruitment for volunteers.

I'm ready to get started on it.

Week 3

Over the week break, this class went progressively more and more out of my thoughts. Which I am not happy about, I feel that I have not put enough thought in to this project. However, I am sure that once our group starts meeting regularly my mind will focus and more of my creative energy will be devoted to this project. I have spoken with a couple of group members about the project but nothing definite has come of that discussion. I am hoping that class on Monday will mark a definite beginning of the creative work for this project.

-Jim Black

Week 3

I'm ready to begin. It seems like a long time since we had class even though we just had one week off. Now its time to do the work. I'm ready to meet with my group members and find out exactly how we are going to do this. The planning process is what is next and its never fun but I think we can do it and be successful with this project. I think everyone in the class understands what we are doing and what we are trying to accomplish so we shouldn't have a problem there. It's just time to get the ball rolling.

Ready to Rock

After a week off, I'm ready to jump into the project, get some footage and do some editing. I'm looking forward to working with Britt, Jason, and Michael. I feel we'll be a really strong team. After visiting the facility, I am even more impressed with the operation, and can't wait to meet all the kids! Working with the staff and kids should be fun, and I'm happy to have the opportunity

-Jon

First Group Meeting

Tomorrow we'll be back in class having our first group meetings. I am excited to meet the people I am working with and get to know their personalities and strengths. I can't wait to see what sections of the video we will be working on and what ideas we come up with.

ready to start!

I'm glad we finally have class again tomorrow. It seems like we've been getting off to a slow start having missed last week but I'm glad we've had the extra free time to brainstorm and get ready to start working with MOMS. Ever since we visited it 2 weeks ago, I've been seeing ads and donation buckets and articles everywhere about it. I had no idea how important the program was, which makes me even more excited to start working. I have been thinking of TONS of ideas...

MOMs

I am really excited to be enrolled into this class. I can not say that I have been as excited to work on a project since I have been here at Ball State. The ladies that we will be working with, all seem very nice and really driven at what they do. I have never worked with kids, but I can imagine they are going to be great tools for b roll footage in the production. Also, I am looking foward to working with everyone in the class, everyone seems great!

I'm Ready

I am ready to start working on the MOM video. This project is going to be super exciting once it gets off the ground. I can't wait to figure out which section we are going to be working on. Also, I am pumped to show everyone how to work the jib tomorrow. I worked with it last semester, so I hope I remember how to work it.

This week I've done a lot of TCOM stuff... I worked on "The Chapman Project" as a camera operator (yeah, jib!). I also am still working on pre-production for the Webisode Immersion Project. So, if you are interested in working for credits as well as a great resume boost, let me know!

Week 3

It will be nice tomorrow to meet with my team and get this project started. I hope each group works really well together cause that will not only help with their own segment but also the overall DVD will be amazing also. Because we didn't have class last week I really don't have much to write but hopefully by tomorrow we will have some great ideas and a strong direction of what we are going to do.

lets get it started

2 weeks after visiting with MOM i think we should have some really good ideas to put towards the video. im ready to get started on this thing right away