Speech Videotaping Guidelines - Fundamentals Technical Presentation | SPC 1016, Assignments of Communication

Download Speech Videotaping Guidelines - Fundamentals Technical Presentation | SPC 1016 and more Assignments Communication in PDF only on Docsity! SPC 1016 SPEECH VIDEOTAPING GUIDELINES The speech environment must be a conference room or a classroom. Any exceptions must be approved beforehand. There must be a minimum of ten people who will be your audience. All members of the audience must be 18 years or older (unless approved by the instructor beforehand). Plan for 15-20 audience members just in case some people don't show up (which will most likely happen). If you have an audience of less than ten people, there will be a grade deduction of 10% per audience member missing. The wall directly behind the speaker must be a single color that contrasts with the speaker's clothing (If the speaker's clothes are white and the wall is white, videotapes often "bleed" them together). The wall directly behind the speaker must not have any windows. The room must be well-lit during the entire presentation so the speaker's facial expressions can be seen on the video. The speech must be submitted on a full size VHS tape playable on standard consumer NTSC equipment. If you record your speech on C-VHS, 8mm tape, DVD or any other format, you will need to have it transferred to standard-size VHS tape before submitting it to your instructor. Speeches that are not submitted on a NTSC VHS tape will not be accepted and no credit will be earned for the assignment. The camera must have a clear and crisp focus on the speaker so that facial expressions and presentational aids can be easily seen. The sound must be good quality so that all of the vocal variations can be easily heard. You must begin recording about 30-40 seconds before the speaker begins. Pan the room so the audience is in full view (your proof that there is a live audience of no less than ten people over 18 years of age), then the camera must be repositioned so the speaking area and speaker are in full view. The speaker can then go to the front of the room to begin the speech. The panning of the audience and the speaker's presentation must all be a single shot so it is obvious that the audience was present during the speech. The camera must be positioned in a single place with a wide shot so the speaker can be seen when they walk to the sides of the room. The camera must not be moved during the presentation (your best bet is to set it up on a tripod). It must be set up for a single wide shot (No zooming or panning after you have documented the audience's attendance). There will be a grade deduction of 2 points for each time the camera is moved during the speech. If the camera is in motion for over 30 seconds consecutively, there will be a grade deduction of 50% of the speech grade. Therefore, please keep the camera in one position during your presentation. No editing of videos. The entire video must be a single shot. Once the tape begins recording, do not stop the recording until after you have completed your presentation in its entirety. Speeches that are not videotaped consecutively (or edited in any manner) will not be accepted for grading. Keep in mind that your instructor can only grade what is on the videotape. Any part of the speech that is not videotaped will not be graded and will not be accepted for credit. For example, if your camera's battery cuts off the conclusion of your presentation, or you experience any other type of technical malfunction, you will not receive credit for the part of the presentation that is not taped. Clearly label your videotape with your name, the course & section # you are enrolled in, and the type of speech (Artifact, Definition, or Persuasive Speech) that is recorded on the tape. Cue the tape to the beginning of your presentation before submitting it for grading. The videotape must be received by your Instructor (not postmarked) on the date the assignment is due. Keep in mind that campus mail often adds 3-4 days to normal delivery time. Your best bet is to hand-deliver your videotape to the Nicholson School of Communication's main office which is located in room #238 in the Communication building on the UCF Main campus. You can also FedEx (or UPS or DHL, etc.) your videotape to : David Young, Instructor University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communication 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Communication Building, Room #238 Orlando, FL 32816 Tel. 407-823-2681 (Communication Dept. main number)