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A Crash Course in Video-Taping Literacy Instruction

A Crash Course in Video-Taping Literacy Instruction. Meet the Video Camera. Camera vs. VCR Modes Inserting Tapes The View Screen Monitoring Audio Levels Plugging in Microphones. Camera vs. VCR Mode. Make sure to switch to “Camera” mode. Inserting Tapes.

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A Crash Course in Video-Taping Literacy Instruction

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  1. A Crash Course in Video-Taping Literacy Instruction

  2. Meet the Video Camera • Camera vs. VCR Modes • Inserting Tapes • The View Screen • Monitoring Audio Levels • Plugging in Microphones

  3. Camera vs. VCR Mode • Make sure to switch to “Camera” mode

  4. Inserting Tapes • Insert a blank tape . . . “carefully” . . .

  5. View Screen/Audio Levels • Monitor your subject (visually & aurally)

  6. Plugging in Microphones • Think carefully about plugging in mics.

  7. Meet the Accessories • Wireless Microphones • Transmitter • Microphone • Splitter

  8. Meet the Accessories • Shotgun Microphone • Mini-DV Tapes • Batteries (for camera / mics.) • 9 volt for wireless mics. • 303 (watch battery) for shotgun mics. • Rechargeable for camera

  9. Things to Remember • Always do a “sound check” • Audio levels on • Mic. plugged in • Mic. turned on • Mic. battery is working / new • Turn switch to “Camera” mode (not VCR) • Check battery / plug in camera • Make sure to frame your shot • When in doubt, pull-back to capture everything • Capture the tutor, student, and student work

  10. Example #1 Matt Tutoring Troy: Trouble with Centering and Sound

  11. Example #2 Jeannette Leading Guided Reading: Centered and Great Sound

  12. So . . . Let’s Play! • Now, let’s have a few brave volunteers to walk through the steps of setting up the camera and recording some footage. • Better to try it now and practice than wait and be flustered later!

  13. Good Luck! • Good luck video-taping • If you encounter problems, talk to: • Rebecca Silverman • Jacy Ippolito (ippolija@gse.harvard.edu)

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