Making the Connection: The Service Learning Revolution
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What's the latest?

September 22, 2014

Updates, updates, updates.
Update IMDB, website, VHX purchasing is live.

September 21, 2014

Created :30 trailer and uploaded to sites.

September 20, 2014

Register and upload to VHX.tv for online distribution via streaming & download.

September 06, 2014

Write and record voice over for trailer

September, 2014

Apply new website template and integrate new graphics, copy, and product links.

August 28, 2014

2 years and 2 days since we started this project. Whew!
Approved the DVD proof. 
Now available for ordering on createspace.com! https://www.createspace.com/409144

August 20, 2014

Received the freshly pressed and printed proof copy of the DVD. 
It looks great!

August 04 - 11, 2014

DVD jacket design.

July 29 - August 04, 2014

All about the DVD. Designed and programmed DVD custom menu and external jacket.  

July 2014

Creating Closed Captioning and English subtitles for each version of the film. Making it accessible for the hearing impaired!

June 2014

Edited 15 minute short version. Now you'll have another option if pressed for time.

January 28, 2014

IMDB page is up!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3463434/combined

January 8-13, 2014

Rendering and exporting various deliverable formats.

January 1-7, 2014

Lower thirds creation. Music chosen. Audio editing, sweetening.

December 2013

Received graphics from graphic designer. Animation of motion graphics sequences commences.

November 2013

Image stabilization and color correction.

October 2013

Graphic design R&D

September 2013

Re-build and edit another rough cut version.

August 2013

Editing Rough Cut of the live action footage. Creating Animation storyboards and mock-ups.

July 2013

Writing Script and recording/editing voice over narration.

June, 2013

After taking off in May to move to our new home, we are back at work on post-production. At this time, we are gathering our paper work, editing, scripting the VO, and deciding on animation.

April 22, 2013

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We followed the APSU Media Relations Service Learning students to an Earth Day Service Learning event, in which they worked with their client for the semester, Susannah Fotopulos of Plant the Seed. Susannah and the students at Nashville International Academy planted several gardens and shared a healthy picnic with us. Again, we appreciated our welcome from Principal Berthena Nabaa-McKinney, and Plant the Seed Director Susannah Fotopulos, who spends so much time with the students teaching them how to grow sustainable food sources.

April 9, 2013

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We visited the Nashville Ronald McDonald House, where Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor led a group of Service Learners for two hours on a project. After a brief lunch, it was on to Charis Ministries, where the same group prepared food boxes for families. We appreciated everyone's warmth and willingness to allow us to follow so many kind spirits, including Kirra Menes of Ronald McDonald House and Richard Koonce of Charis Ministries.  

March 11, 2013

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We visited Martin Methodist College, where we spoke with President Ted Brown, Dr. Dennis Haskins, Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness, and Ms. Brandi Belcher, the Service Learning Director at the Cal Turner, Jr. Center for Church Leadership. We were also able to meet Autumn Dennis and Trevor Gentry, the two students who organized and established the Pulaski Poverty Project (P3). We had a wonderful visit with the students behind this impressive service project.  

March 4 - 5, 2013

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Presented information about the documentary at the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service Learning on Monday and Tuesday, and we were able to reunite with many of our interviewees and their organizations. It was a great experience.

March 03, 2013

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Finalized the 5 minute promo video for the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service Learning.

March 01, 2013

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Completed opening title animation for promo video.

February 28, 2013

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Completed design for documentary flyer and promo card.

February 25, 2013

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Completed video edit of 5 min. promo to be shown at the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service Learning.

February 22, 2013

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Facebook account is live.

February 20, 2013

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The Assembly edit is completed.

February 15, 2013

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Fiscal Sponsorship approved.

February 10, 2013

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The paper edit is completed.

February 09, 2013

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Received final logo design from senior graphics designer, Jarrod Holt. 
Excellent work!
http://www.jarrodholtworkshard.com/

February 04, 2013

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Recorded Ann Saylor and children packing food for Cheatham County schools.

February 01, 2013

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Interviewed Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist,  4-H Youth Development, University of Tennessee Extension

January 30, 2013

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Interviewed Dr. Sue Fuller, Founder of the Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Tennessee State University;
Submitted application for fiscal sponsorship.

January 27, 2013

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Refined project proposal and schedule.

January 24, 2013

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Uploaded the last BITC  for transcription.

January 20, 2013

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Editing BITC for transcription.

January 11, 2013

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Interviewed TN Campus Compact Partners at Lipscomb University:
Dr. Deborah Buchanan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Lane College, Dr. Todd Gary, the SALT Program, Lipscomb University, Vivian Grooms, Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Jackson State Community College, Dr. Dennis Haskins, Director, Student Resource Center, Martin Methodist College, Dr. Rick Parrent, Director of  Career Placement, Cooperative Education, and Service Learning, Volunteer State Community College, and Tim Stewart, Director of Service Learning, the Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Service Learning,  Belmont University

January 09, 2013

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Updated project proposal.

January 03, 2013

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Began transcribing interviews.

December 24, 2012

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Interviewed Dr. Mani Hull, Executive Director of TN Campus Compact & Dr. Jerry Herman, former Executive Director of the Corporation for National and Community Service, TN State Office

December 17, 2013

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Interviewed Chad Harrington, Director of Youth and Volunteer Services  @ Nations Ministry

December 12, 2013

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Recorded Nancy Dickson with STEM Academy students on a Service Learning trip to the Nashville Zoo.
Recorded Brian  @ Nations Ministry helping a student.

December 10, 2012

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Interviewed APSU students after their first Service Learning class (Reflection component).

November 28, 2012

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Recorded APSU students' presentations to Fisher House Director Wendy Carlston.

November 26, 2012

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Interviewed Chief Product Officer Anderson Williams at Zeumo, Inc. headquarters

November 20, 2012

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Interviewed Susan Ragsdale.of YMCA Center for Asset Development at the downtown Nashville YMCA

November 06, 2012

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Interviewed Nancy Dickson, Program Director for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship.at Vanderbilt University

October 30, 2012

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Interviewed Christen Shatzer, Director of Service Learning & Cara Harris, Program Coordinator of the SALT program at Lipscomb University

October 23, 2012

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Interviewed Ann Saylor of YMCA Center for Asset Development & her children at Sycamore Middle School.

October 10, 2012

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Interviewed Adrianne Archie, Program Director, & Jennifer Kimball, Executive Director, at Girls on the Run Nashville headquarters.

October 03, 2012

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Recorded APSU students working on the Fisher House Service Learning project

September 27, 2012

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Interviewed Stephanie Sullivan, Deputy Director of Support, & Erica Layne, Governor's Volunteer Star Awards Coordinator, at Volunteer Tennessee headquarters

September 26, 2012

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Interviewed Susannah Fotopulos of Plant the Seed, as well as Community Garden Director Alan Murdock, Eric, Karen, & Patty at the East Nashville Community Gardens. 
Interviewed Rene Badon & Valarie Littleton at Dickson High School.

September 19, 2012

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Recorded APSU Service Learning students meeting Director Wendy Carlston at the Fisher House (Ft. Campbell location).

September 17, 2012

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Location scout for the East Nashville Community Gardens location.

September 12, 2012

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Location scout for the Fisher House (Ft. Campbell location).

September 05, 2012

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Interviewed APSU students entering their first Service Learning class. 

September 04, 2012

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Equipment Setup APSU interview location

August 26, 2012

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APSU Location scout.

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