Submitted Question:
Hi, Rob. I was thinking about using the Adobe visual communicator next year because I am technologically needy. I read some comments online that this is fine for middle school programs but hardly suitable for high schools. We do have equipment like a graphic generator, telepromter, mixer, and switcher, but most of it is in need of repair. I'd like to produce a morning show, midday show and weekly magazine show. If this can be done without all that fancy equipment, that's what I want. Can you tell me if I would be going backwards instead of forwards by switching?
In a nutshell, if it were me--YES. I can't see any other option for ease and affordability, knowing how powerful VC3 software is, and how nothing even similar exists at this point. I've been using it since 2003 and grew up with it during my teaching career and as a side business in video production services.
In essence, you eliminate the need for hardware since a modern PC can run the software and do the switching internally.
I'm working now with a vendor to package items together for a basic getting started package. My workshops and training DVDs will teach how to implement. See details as they develop on my site here.
I'm curious why the writer asserted that VC is "fine for middle school programs but hardly suitable for high school".
And I'm still more curious why you didn't call him on that, Mr Z. :-) Care you address it, in case any would misread your silence on the issue?
I'd think most would say it's not only suitable for high school but businesses as well. Or is there some aspect for which you agree with him/her? Just curious.
You are absolutely correct! No matter what age of kids I work with, I find Visual Communicator to be THE solution for school newscasts or classroom video projects across any curricular area. Sure there are plenty of other options, but none are as easy and straightforward as VC.
Glad you brought that up!