Sunday, May 12, 2013

Chapter 15 Copyright

The three rules of respect are good to know from this chapter. "1) cite sources always, 2) ask permission when possible, and 3) compensate when necessary" (199). 

How to avoid the gray zone is "to be perpetually paranoid" (200). You should be careful of what you use and cover all of your steps before publishing.  If you have a feeling that you need permission, you should get it.

I also like the idea of the four-factor fair-use test.  The four factors are: (197-201)
  1. What is the character of the use?
  2. What is the nature of the work to be used?
  3. How much of the work will you use?
  4. If this kind of use were widespread, what effect would it have on the market for original or for permissions?
These are good questions to ask yourself.  I think this would help with the gray area.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

One part of my digital story...

Here is one part of my story.  I decided to put up some of the interview with my friends twin daughters.  They are pretty cute and funny.  I am still working on my other pieces of the story.  I hope you enjoy this section!

http://youtu.be/S_hlp2h0Wfs

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Chapter 14 Media Grammar

In this chapter Ohler wanted to convey two things to the teachers: 1) "develop the basic vocabulary and perspectives needed to discuss new media production with their students and 2) create assessment rubrics for new media production that are simple and useful."

I like his suggestion on how to find "the bumps."  Ohler says to watch a video twice while grading. "Watch it once for the story and then watch it immediately afterward" (179).  This is a good technique because when you watch a video for the first time no matter what it is and follow the story.  When it is watched again you can be more aware of the different aspects going on.  I know this to be true because some movies I grew up watching there are things I notice now that I didn't see the first time I watched.  Being  familiar with a story and then checking it for "bumps" is a good point.

I like Ohler's suggestions for using pictures in videos.  The person watching should not be squinting trying to figure out what they see.  It is okay to tell a student to find a better way to get a clearer picture.  This is a good skill students should understand.  Paying attention to detail is important.

Lastly, make sure the audio is good!  This is important just in case something were to happen with the picture  the viewer still knows what is going on.  Ohler makes many good points in this chapter.  These were just a few that stuck out to me.