Driving cars and getting jobs.....

I have realized early in my second year as a teacher that kids interests will change from year to year. As the advisor of a thriving radio and TV club at Morristown High School, I have discovered that your gung-ho students one year are not necessarily as engaged the following year. Cars, jobs, girlfriends, boyfriends, homework load, and other factors determine who is active one year and missing in action the next.


At first I was taking it personally, thinking that perhaps the luster had worn off of the new teacher. But then I harkened back to my high school days and remembered how my likes and dislikes changed from year to year.


One thing remains certain, we have a great deal of dedicated members and have already begun recruiting from the class of 2015.


Mr. Butler

Welcome to Back to School Night

I would like to welcome the parents/guardians of my broadcasting students. This blog will provide students with news, information, and conversation about broadcasting. I will provide links to technical sites, colleges which have broadcasting majors, and an occasional thought from me.

The broadcasting department is a wonderful place for your child to express themselves. It is a warm, friendly environment, one which allows students the opportunity to express themselves.

Our Radio and TV clubs offer great after school activities.

Welcome,

Mr. Michael Butler

Great editing tips.....

Videomaker is a good publication. The website offers some really good tutorials. Here is one on editing, enjoy. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/687/the-art-of-editing/


Mr. Butler

2011/2012

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and
some have greatness thrust upon 'em."
Twelfth Night (II, v, 156-159), WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Hope everyone is ready for a great year!

Just got back from the Bahamas. I was delayed a few days due to Irene.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 6th.

Found this link.....

Lighting is a very important part of quality video production. Often overlooked, lighting technique can add another "layer" to your work.

Stopped by school today

Hope everyone is having a great summer. I stopped by MHS today to see what is going on in the Broadcasting Center.

Mr. Woodruff has been busy getting equipment ready for the upcoming school year. We are waiting for some new audio and video equipment to arrive and I think all students will like what we are getting.

I have some great project ideas ready for broadcasting students. And as always we look forward to a great year live on the air at WJSV 90.5 FM Morristown! If you want to DJ your own show. stop by when school starts and we can get you on your way to hosting your own radio show. This opportunity is very rare in high school, so take advantage of it, you will never forget it!

Colonial Corner is looking to top its record setting year of 14 shows. I hope Executive Producer, Zaji Zabalerio is up to the task. Broadcasting 3 students will be in charge of the production of Colonial Corner, but all MHS students are welcome to participate.

Enjoy the remainder of your summer vacation, see you in September.

Mr. Butler