Editor

APN Editor Duties

All of the segment managers are responsible for editing their own segments. What, you may ask, does this leave you to do? Well, there's still more editing work to be done!

You are responsible for the following:

creating graphic bumpers to introduce each segment, and find music to layer over them.
creating credits for each episode.
creating an intro for each episode from pictures sent to you on Thursday.
Doing a very light edit on the beginning/end of Mr. Malany's segment.
stitching together the final product by the end of the final work day and sending it to Mr. Alexander.

Additionally, Mr. Alexander will send you the principals' segments during the final day of editing. You are to add the principal's segments after the anchor segment.

HOW TO CREATE AN INTRO:

The intro is to be made on Photostage--it's a super quick process! I'll be sending you pictures first thing on Thursday, and you can make and export the intro in ten minutes or less. Here's a quick tutorial on how it works. I'd recommend watching this tutorial earlier in the week so you know what to do come Thursday!

It is very possible that Photostage may not be installed in your computer. If this is the case, please let me know at the beginning of the week so that I can run a quick install!

HOW TO CREATE BUMPERS:

You can make bumpers using whatever program you're comfortable with. In the past, students have used Canva (here's a Canva tutorial for the uninitiated), Windows Movie Maker, Paint.NET, or one of an infinite number of online programs (like Intro Maker!). Make sure to add music to the bumpers for full effect. You should work with each student to determine what graphic bumpers they require for that week (for example, don't say "Free Interest" on your bumper; call it "Guess The Teacher" or "Three-Legged Race" or whatever it is!). Be sure to check in with them regularly in order to be sure that what you're making reflects their vision, as well.

HOW TO CREATE CREDITS:

The credits should accurately reflect each student and the job they had that week. An easy tutorial for making credits is here! (When finished with the credits, make sure to export them as an MP4! If you're using Movie Maker, it's easy: "Save Movie..." -> "For Computer." If you need help with this step, here's a small tutorial!)

Stitching together all of the final products is a simple job, but absolutely necessary. Students will be sending you their segments throughout the week. You are to add your graphic bumpers to the beginning of each segment and put them together in the way that makes the most sense to you. After this is done, export the file and send it to Mr. Alexander.

For the visual learners, here is an example of what a project might look like and which parts you're responsible for:

This is simply an example. You decide the order in which you think segments will flow best--just always start with intro/anchors/principals, and always end with credits.

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