Video Journalism Bootcamp for Middle and High School Teachers!

If you are taking the full day Adobe Premiere training, you will arrive at 9AM on Sunday, June 23rd. Location is currently TBD.

If you are not taking the full day software training, you will arrive at 6PM on Sunday, June 23rd at Hillcrest High School for dinner and orientation.

Hillcrest Address: 3319 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

No equipment is needed the first night (other than a laptop or notebook).

• Camcorder, any size, and your media (cards or tape)

• Tripod, external microphone and headphones

• Your own laptop and editing software.

We provide iMacs with FCP X. We support, but do not provide Adobe Premiere Pro. We can also provide field equipment for those who can not bring their own, but it is always best to use the same gear your kids use. We can provide tripods for everyone to make air travel a little easier.

Attendees must provide their own lodging and transportation. Below are a list of nearby hotels. There are also many AirBNBs in the area. Springfield has Uber, Lyft, and multiple car rental companies.

The workshop is hosted at Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO.

Nearby Hotel Recommendations:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North: Affordable, Nice, Basic. 10 min drive.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield North: Affordable, Nice, Basic. 10 min drive.

Culture : Small artsy boutique hotel above a coffee shop on a cool street. 10 min drive.

Vandivort : Swanky Downtown Hotel. 15 min drive.

Optional graduate credit is available through Drury University. Teachers may enroll for up to two credits. Tuition is paid directly to the university, and may be taken care of during the week of the workshop.

Drury also offers an entire Master’s degree built around attending the ASB Workshop at the beginning and end of the degree program, with all other courses taken online.

For more information, click here.

During the day we provide snacks regularly, and we always have hot coffee and cold water on tap. Lunch is catered in each day.

Attractions/Food: Springfield has a ton of restaurants, shopping, and plenty of locally-owned coffee shops and watering holes. Members of our staff are great resources. Ask them if you are looking for something specific. We are happy to assist. We are also home to the Springfield Cardinals, the AA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The Springfield Cardinals have home games the week of the workshop in case you want to attend. Tickets are easily purchased on the day of the game.

@ Hillcrest High School

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adobe software training (Goodwin)

Gear for tonight: If you need assistance operating your camera, bring it and we’ll help—otherwise, just bring something for a little note-taking—a laptop or your phone is fine

6 - 8:30 p.m. Dinner provided/Orientation then “10 Fingers” and Focus Statements (Sobbe/Davis/Goodwin)

Hillcrest HS

Gear for today: Camera, tripod, SD card, headphones

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Make ‘Em Laugh, Make ‘Em Cry, Make ‘Em Feel (Davis)

9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Break

9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Shooting Video Basics (Goodwin)

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Audio Basics (Johnson)

11:15 - 11:30 p.m. Break

11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Edit for Story (Goodwin)

12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Assignment 1 (Davis)

12:30 - 1 p.m. Lunch

1- 3:30 p.m. Assignment 1 Production

3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Assignment 1 Critique (Goodwin)

4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Assignment 2 (Davis)

5:45 p.m. Dismiss (Dinner at Hemingway’s at 6:30 p.m. for those interested)

Hillcrest HS

Gear for today: Camera, tripod, microphones, SD card, headphones

8:30 - 9 a.m. Assignment 2 review (Goodwin)

9 - 9:45 a.m. Building a Culture (Sobbe, Davis)

9:45 - 10 a.m. Break

10 - 10:45 a.m. Shooting Interviews (Goodwin, Davis)

10:45 - 11 a.m. Break

11 - 12 noon Projects for Beginners (Sobbe)

12 - 12:30 p.m. Assignment 3 (Davis)

12:30 - 1 p.m. Lunch

1 - 4:30 p.m. Assignment 3 field work

4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Assignment 3 screening (Goodwin)

5:15 p.m. The Group Photo! (Goodwin)

5:30 p.m. Dismiss (Dinner at TBA for those interested)

Hillcrest HS

Gear for today: Cameras, tripods, microphones, SD card, headphones

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Pulling It All Together (Davis)

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Reporting Tips (Reynolds)

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Broadcasting Live Sports (Westbrook)

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teaching Film Better (Cantrell)

12:30 - 1 p.m. Lunch/Sign up for Breakouts

1 - 1:45 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS I

*Making Graphics with Canva (Sobbe)

*Demonstration: Using a Tricaster for Live Events (Westbrook)

*Creating Short Films Fast (Cantrell)

1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Roundtables

A. High school daily/weekly news and announcements (Sobbe)

B. High school newsmagazines/in-depth projects (Davis)

C. Middle school shows/projects (Goodwin)

D. Film and production (Cantrell)

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Prep: The Big Shoot (all staff)

4:30 - 10 p.m. The Big Shoot!

Hillcrest HS

Gear for today: Editing gear, headphones

8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Optional Group Breakfast (location TBA)

9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Edit final projects

You will be on camera today, fyi.

6:45 p.m. Lambert’s for Dinner (optional but recommended)

Hillcrest HS

Gear for today: none

8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Using A.I. in the Broadcast Classroom (Jarvis)

9:30 a.m. Break

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Lighting Tips and Demo (Goodwin)

10:45 - 11 a.m. Break

11 a.m. - 12 noon Podcast, Please! (Davis)

12 noon Showtime/That’s a wrap!

12:30 p.m. Grab and Go lunch provided