Thursday
Brain Buffet: 11:30-12:30
Submit all BB projects to folder on BEEP
Send an email ‘hello’ to me at dboardman@aos92.org from an aos92.org email only.
12:30 PM:
Story ideas / pitches …….. SRL Shorts or other ideas.
Complete Portland package
Wrap cables
Audio work
Replacement projects
Camera skills
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ALSO: HOW TO CHECK YOUR GRADES
Phase 1: Log in to Your AOS 92 Email
Log in to your AOS 92 email account.
Use the following standard email format:
Email: Graduation year + first initial + full last name
Example: 66dchampagne@aos92.org
Initial password: changeme
You will be prompted to change your password upon your first login.
Important: Remain logged in to your AOS 92 email account before proceeding to Phase 2.
Phase 2: Access Your Grades
Go to the MMTC website: mmtc.me.
Select Student/Parent Resources.
Select Infinite Campus.
Select Campus Student.
Choose Login Using School Email Account.
You should now be able to access your Infinite Campus account and view your grades!
Podcast Story Pitch
Student Producer Pitch: ON OUR MINDS: Unplugged
We've heard there's a trend of young people de-digitizing their lives. If you have a story to tell about being part of this offline revolution, we want to hear from you!
PBS News Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is looking for high school and college student producers to contribute to On Our Minds: Unplugged, the newest season of our award-winning teen life podcast, On Our Minds. SRL staff will work with you to produce a 3-5 minute audio story about how you or someone you know is turning away from tech and enjoying the pleasures of logged off life. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 9, 2026 11:59PM PT.
Need inspiration? Think about yourself or someone you know in real life and then ask:
How have you been turning away from tech? What are you doing to fill your time instead? What's been the result of making this change?
Have you taken up any vintage hobbies like sewing, gardening or baking? Can you tell us a story about how these hobbies have changed the way you live or see the world? Check out this story about knitting for inspiration.
Have you embraced any analog technology like film photography, arcade games, record players or radios? Why choose these old-school alternatives rather than just using your phone?
Is there a place you like to go besides home, school or work where you find community and connection in the real world? These are sometimes called "third spaces." Think: libraries, parks, roller rinks or music stores. How are young people leading the charge to make sure we have places to connect in the offline world? Check out Lemon's story about his local art shop for inspiration.
Have you been to a phone-free party or had other talks with your friends about how to move your social lives offline? What changes have you made and how does it feel?
When do you feel the most "human"? Tell a story that brings listeners to that place or activity.
For a grade, fill out the Google Form with your pitch by EOC on Tuesday.
https://forms.gle/XUQACDp8nT28d18L7
We will select several to send on to PBS Student Reporting Labs at the end of this week.
Friday, 10/2
I’d like you to start exploring two things:
Video-based stories that you’d like to work join with a team
These were some of the ideas. Today you could start brainstorming, even see if you can drop in some other programs and talk with other teachers and students about potential interview subjects. Jot some thoughts down.
Teens and voting - will they? Should the voting age be lowered to 17?
Music programs / bands in schools
School clubs
Why did some students come to MMTC?
Students who know what they want to do for a career - and what they’re doing about it now.
Jack the student fishing champion
Profile someone in Media Design who went from very basic skills to really producing great work.
What’s it like to build a house?
Student musicians, actors, athletes.
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And come up with some audio story ideas based on this prompt. Write them down!!!!
PBS News Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is looking for high school and college student producers to contribute to On Our Minds: Unplugged, the newest season of our award-winning teen life podcast, On Our Minds. SRL staff will work with you to produce a 3-5 minute audio story about how you or someone you know is turning away from tech and enjoying the pleasures of logged off life. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 9, 2026 11:59PM PT.
Need inspiration? Think about yourself or someone you know in real life and then ask:
How have you been turning away from tech? What are you doing to fill your time instead? What's been the result of making this change?
Have you taken up any vintage hobbies like sewing, gardening or baking? Can you tell us a story about how these hobbies have changed the way you live or see the world? Check out this story about knitting for inspiration.
Have you embraced any analog technology like film photography, arcade games, record players or radios? Why choose these old-school alternatives rather than just using your phone?
Is there a place you like to go besides home, school or work where you find community and connection in the real world? These are sometimes called "third spaces." Think: libraries, parks, roller rinks or music stores. How are young people leading the charge to make sure we have places to connect in the offline world? Check out Lemon's story about his local art shop for inspiration.
Have you been to a phone-free party or had other talks with your friends about how to move your social lives offline? What changes have you made and how does it feel?
When do you feel the most "human"? Tell a story that brings listeners to that place or activity.
Monday, 9/14
Start Photoshop in Brain Buffet: www.brainbuffet.com
DOWNLOAD PROJECT FILES TO YOUR DRIVE
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If you do not have an aos92.org email, set yours up now.
Go to gmail.com, enter your email: GRAD YEAR (27 or 28), fist initial last name@aos92.org
DO NOT SIGN INTO CHROME
The password is changeme
Change your password and write it in your binder.
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LINKS:
YOUNG ARTS: https://youngarts.org
PBS STUDENT REPORTING LABS: https://studentreportinglabs.org
STORYMAKER: https://story-maker.org
Test Prep
Prepare for the Adobe test by checking out the post a couple down - two videos will help you, but follow the instructions and do the stuff they are teaching.
For the Maine Broadcasters Test:
Use this Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/393477654/mmtc-video-production-flash-cards/?i=220fbd&x=1jqt
Glance at this one as well: https://quizlet.com/490473696/video-production-cte-test-study-guide-flash-cards/?i=220fbd&x=1jqt
BUT YOUR BEST APPROACH FOR THIS TEST WILL BE MY STUDY GUIDE - and all the handouts.
Prep for Adobe certification by closely watching these videos. Create a folder called PRACTICE on your drive. Copy over some footage from the Student Footage folder on BEEP. Make a project and save it to this folder. Practice what the guy does in the video:
Watch This!
These are two videos that will guide you through the process of creating an interactive e-book on Adobe InDesign.
Watch them. Take notes. Finish them. Your work should look like the models I am showing you.
Digital Book 1
https://youtu.be/y8xxX_GGdKs?si=82UN-EcSWX49YslS
Digital Publishing 2
Submit your project in full by the end of Thursday.
Monday
No printing today - unless it’s for Skills.
AM and PM: Focus on the Anthem. It’s due Wednesday except for people competing in Skills or those who focused on the Unified video.
People working on the Fulton Street internship, focus on Week 1. We meet with Alex tomorrow. Start looking at QUOTES.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lmrDjkzrA5QtZ2g3D055vzqECuvldPsY?usp=sharing
Nevaeh and Kahlynn - Finish and edit that commercial.
Simon and Aaron - Finish the plans for the film you started.
Hermione - Focus on the Anthem. When you’re done, use InDesign to start coming up with concepts for a cat adoption poster.
If any of you are done with the Anthem, look at the handout on Portfolios that you have. Work on developing yours.
Also, start prepping for Adobe certification by closely watching these videos. Create a folder called PRACTICE on your drive. Copy over some footage from the Student Footage folder on BEEP. Make a project and save it to this folder. Practice what the guy does in the video:
GMetrix Adobe Premiere Pro - Practice Exam 1 Guide
GMetrix Adobe Premiere Pro Practice Exam 2 - Guide
Photoshop Hints
Six Benefits of Working with Smart Objects in Photoshop
https://youtu.be/s4r8uNV5jz8?si=h19ZEOF4Yle3g2ru
Blending Modes - Photoshop for Beginners | Lesson 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doI1eH_nCxs
Google this search phrase: create composite image photoshop
Search videos and images for ideas
Friday, Dec. 19
Hey - Today, here is the line-up. Anything you do today, turn in to your folder on the server, unless I tell you otherwise.
Monday is the last day I will accept amendment photos.
Overdue: The Red Ball
Another simple After Effects project: Make this name reveal: https://youtu.be/3XJt9uXwMwM?si=1S8UZP3NGGDE78D7
Visit the Prepare for Skills page, and start figuring out how to prep for your contest.
If it’s OK with my sub, make some photos today in a few other programs.
And absolutely, book some time on Brain Buffet today.
Second-year students, please continue working / finishing your film editing, design projects.
PLEASE RETURN ALL GEAR BEFORE THE CLASS ENDS.
Tuesday! Almost break!
Hi everyone - One more day. Let’s make it a good one.
I am always looking for ways for youn to see design and communications at work, and so today I’ve asked Mr. Dyer to show a series of three videos. The first is a show called DIRT. It’s an adventure, food, travel show produced by Huckberry Presents. Essentially, it’s a chance for a big clothing brand to connect directly with a potential audience of action-focused people. It’s a fascinating approach to advertising - and for people in our field, a great gig.
So you’ll watch the show on Maine, the “How It Was Made” episode, and a brief episode on how the show itself works.
Yes, a lot of watching, but worth it.
The production company is called WRKSHRT, and they do what they claim: “blur the line between authentic documentary and commercial storytelling.” Check out their site. Their approach is clearly successful. Their could easily be a Maine version of this company.
No audio work today. Audio people, join the watch, and check out this site later on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdvxC_Sjw8Y&list=RDwdvxC_Sjw8Y&start_radio=1
and Chances With Wolves.
And just so you know, if you’re working on a second-year project, I’ll extend your time to make up for this today.
Here’s the full watchlist, just in case you’re out.
Is Maine the Culinary Capital of New England Food? | DIRT Maine
https://youtu.be/WRNViQhucGY?si=qsZLjFQPRVjHCKdx
42:00 +/-
Why We Chose to Send Our Award Winning Travel Show to Maine | How We Made DIRT Maine
https://youtu.be/_IpuZyC3T7c?si=foINemB-oaSRzH-U
11:00 +/-
How We Made the Best Adventure Travel Show on the Internet | Huckberry’s DIRT Origin Story
https://youtu.be/jdJkJ7cZdkI?si=_0XoJKd7XabLrCZl
12:00 +/-
Monday
Happy Monday! Hope the weekend was great.
As always, please stash your phones!
For everyone, start by developing a plan for your Amendment photo. Look up the amendment you selected, figure out what it means, develop a concept for how you will photograph that idea, and send me an email with your Amendment number and your ideas.
These photos will be due Friday, Dec. 12.
Today, also for everyone:
Go to your Lightroom Catalog. Create a collection called The Best. Of all your photos so far, come up with your best 10 images and put them in your catalog. Edit them. I want us to get printing big-time when we get back, and I’d like to talk with you about a public photo show for early January.
For first-year students, finalize the storyboards. Make sure someone in your group has them securely in their binder so you’ll be ready to film Wednesday. Verify that you have a good variety of shots. Use your handouts. Pin down any people who are going to be your PSA, confirm locations, write any scripts you’ll need. If you’re a group of two or working solo, definitely recruit someone else to be in your project. Don’t fit yourself.
Then, walk another team through your plans. Offer feedback on their plan, and ask for feedback on your plan.
Second year people, it’s another project day.
Once you have your PSA set:
Yes, your guessed it: Brain Buffet! Try to get 30 minutes in on it today.
Friday
Hi all - Here’s the plan for today.
Friday:
Resumes and cover letters are due today. Email them or share them as Google Docs to me at dboardman@aos92.org. If you do them in InDesign, don’t send the InDesign file. Export a PDF and send that.
First-year students, work with your team on planning your PSA.
Fill out the planning sheet. Take a picture of it (yes, use your phone) and send me a copy by Remind or email.
Then work on the concept. Talk, work collaboratively, go online, check out Framesett.app or Google images for potential shots. Use the handouts on shot types, and storyboard examples from your binder. Remember, plan every camera movement. Mark the times and camera moves. The PSA should be between 30 and 45 seconds. Figure out the location where you’ll be filming. Track down people you plan to use.
At 10:00 AM for morning students and 1 PM for afternoon students, jump on Brain Buffet. Spend the rest of the class working on learning Photoshop.
Second-year students, work on your projects. You can delay Brain Buffet.
Second-year filmmakers: Plan and script your full project. Be ready to film Dec. 3 with a full plan ready. Contact me with questions, feedback requests via email.