Introduction

Camera in Sketch StyleThe time has come. You have been asked to teach an online course. You are the instructor, the expert in your field. You have a tremendous gift of relaying your knowledge to a classroom full of students, but now it is you alone with an intimidating video camera, and you’re not quite sure what to do next. If this sounds like you, or perhaps a faculty member you are supporting, then IN FRAME is just the blog resource for you!

My articles will explore:

  • Pre-Production Activities, including: constructing your narrative, choosing an appropriate location for recording, and selecting required equipment.
  • Production Challenges, such as: ensuring appropriate sound and lighting, basic shot composition, and overcoming camera shyness.
  • Post-Production Essential Understandings: what can and can’t be done on the editing floor, the usefulness of B-roll, and selecting the best file settings for export.
  • I will also give highlights of major video projects, completed here in The Office of Distance Education and e Learning.
  • I openly welcome suggestions and requests for topics, and look forward to taking this journey with you!

Meet The Author:

My name is Jennifer Cooke.   I grew up Circleville, Ohio, home of the world famous Pumpkin Show:).  I graduated from The Ohio State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in the field of Art and Technology.  Starting out as a freelance graphic and web designer, I joined Ohio State’s Learning Technologies team as a Video Producer/Director in 2009.  Working with multiple departments across campus, I have led the video production for numerous online course offerings, as well as the creation of video and animation based marketing materials for my department: The Office of Distance Education and e Learning, and our strategic partners.  In my free time I enjoy the art of glass blowing, and take advantage of the wonderful hot glass shop located in Ohio State’s Sherman Studio Art Center.  Recently I have gained acceptance to Fisher’s MBA for the Working Professional graduate degree program and look forward to adding strategic planning and operational skills to my creative pallet.