Memo on Videotaping on 8/30/04

I downloaded some sample clips from the three audio options I am implementing.
1. Stereo Microphone
2. Mono Telescopic Microphone - Regular Setting
3. Mono Telescopic Microphone - Tele Setting

1. I thought the sounds was of good quality. It did pickup a lot of background noise, what I consider to be whispering, typing of keys, moving books. It picked up the buzz of the computers. This seemed to be the loudest of all three clips.

2. I thought the sound was of good quality. I didn't hear as much buzz, that may be due to placement in the back of the room. I considered this to be the second loudest of the mics, a close second.

3. This one picked up a lot of computer noise, a whirring sound. It also wasn't very loud. What it did pick up was fairly clear, but not crisp like the other two.

I also noticed in watching the video that if the classroom dynamic is teacher-centered, then the back camera captured well the feel of the class. Whereas when students were talking the front angle, seeing their faces as they talked was important.

Overall, I want to continue the taping. This data would be good for a Professional Development paper.

Another thing that would be good is to take a opening shot of a clock. So that I can synch the two tapes.