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Tech Concepts, 04-16-2026 – Week 9

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  1. Objective:
    1. Students will use the free OBS Studio software to record a short video.
  2. Warm-Up: 2026-04-16: OBS Setup
    1. Watch this 2 minute video and follow the directions to configure OBS Studio.
        1. Some of you will have already done this, but before we start today EVERYONE needs to have it done.
        2. With that done, Click SETTINGS, then OUTPUT, and make sure your recording is going to your VIDEOS folder. You won't find your work without this step!
    2. Warm-Ups are usually a 5 point Independent Work grade if a written response is expected, or a 5 point Assessment grade if the Warm-Up is a quiz. They are due at the start of class and not eligible for late submission or re-submission.
  3. Announcements:
    1. BACK UP ALL WORK YOU VALUE TO GOOGLE DRIVE!
      1. This course will be ending soon. Make sure everything you care to keep is where you can access it.
    2. Computer Buying Guide | Camera Buying Guide | Project Suggestions | "Portable" Software | Shot List Template | WeVideo Class Link | Tutorials
  4. Q3 Project Deadlines:
    1. 03/27, Mini-Project 1: Logo Stinger
    2. 04/08, Mini-Project 2: Inkscape Rooms (Arcade Day)
    3. 04/10, Critique Day for Week 6 Exit Ticket (Project 3)
    4. 04/14, Mini-Project 3: Cartoon Character
    5. 04/16, Mini-Project: OBS Recording
      1. Mr. Smith will explain the basics of OBS in class. If you need to review after he's gone over it, watch the videos linked here:
        1. OBS: Auto-Configuration Wizard (2:01)
        2. OBS: Scenes, Text, Screen Capture (5:35)
        3. OBS: Face Cam (9:58)
      2. Use your new Face Cam setup to record yourself playing a video game. Keep an eye on the timer to keep your video's TOTAL run time between 3 and 5 minutes.
      3. If done right, you don't need to edit your video at all. You did the editing live or during pre-production!
      4. Hand it in here.
      5. Rubric:
        1. File Type: Work is handed in as an mkv video file. (This is the default for OBS, just don't change it.)
        2. Timing: Video is between 3 and 5 minutes TRT, with at least one scene change to include a title card. ("scene" as defined by OBS.)
        3. Subject: Video shows the student playing a game while their "face cam" appears in the corner of the video.
        4. Appropriateness: Submitted work should adhere to the PGCPS student code of conduct.
      6. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.
    6. FILM FESTIVAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
      1. Vote for your favorites! (Voting closes on April 17th.)
      2. EVERYONE may vote once per category per email.
        1. Yes, EVERYONE. Share this link with friends and family.
        2. (Previous years allowed daily votes. That is not allowed this year.)
      3. We have entries in the Narrative, Animation, and We The People categories.