Video Editing “Learning tools that help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ”  Video Editing Courses are taught by Eric Rostedt.  Mr. Rostedt has a BS in Journalism/New Cinematography from Kent State University.Starting in broadcast news as a videographer, he has over 25 years of experience producing videos and other media for business, industry and educational institutions.
Video Magazine 2007-08 Baseball 2008 Produced by Alex Earnhardt Football 2007 Produced by Brian Blake Haiti 2007 Mission Trip Produced by Andrew Staker and Narrated by Alex Doll Handbell Choirs at CVCA (Christmas Concert) Produced by Joe Sewell Homecoming Court 2007 Produced by Alex Doll Mozambique Mission Trip Produced by Sarah Rasnick Powder Puff Football 2007 Produced by Joe Hickins Softball Produced by Matt Hickin Spiritual Emphasis Days with Jim McDonald - Fall 2007 Produced by Joe Sewall Track 2008 Produced by Sarah Rasnick Women's Soccer Produced by Brian Blake Volleyball Produced by Alex Doll	Students in Video Editing 2 (Video Media) were assigned to animate a Bible verse in Final Cut Pro(FCP) using the different editing features of FCP and LiveType, then adding a soundtrack to it with Sound Track Pro. The six videos are produced and edited by:  Hebrews 2:18 -  David Eaton  Isaiah 40:31 - Sarah Rasnick  James 1:19-20  - Alex Earnhardt  John 8-12b -  JP Indroy  Philippians 4:13 - Derek Bosshard  Psalm 33:4-5  - John Frangos
* Special thanks to Royal Free Music for their support of education.

Video Editing 1

In this class students are introduced to video editing and camera techniques. Using Apple Mac G5’s students begin video editing learning iMovie and other software such as GarageBand for music and iDVD for DVD creation. Projects begin with basic editing techniques and grow as the student learns camera operations and techniques. Storyboarding, narration and basic audio fundamentals are also added so the student will have a good base in video media techniques.

Video Editing 2

Video Editing 2 introduces the student to advanced editing software using Final Cut Pro 5(FCP), and its support software: SoundTrack Pro, LiveType and Motion. Building on the foundation of camera techniques learned in the Video Editing 1, the student will also learn interviewing and lighting for video. Along with FCP, the student will be producing advanced video projects with interviews and narration. These techniques will allow each student to produce documentaries, news type stories and other common video media styles. 

Video Editing 3

The final class in the series allows the student to explore video media in today’s multi-platform environment. Students will be creating projects for the CVCA website, video yearbook and a monthly “TV “style video magazine. Each student will continue improving their skills in FCP and be offered extensive opportunities to videotaping a wide range of school activities and explore their own creative ideas.