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Welcome to Lights Camera Classroom! I’m Mike, a lifelong storyteller and a love for helping students discover the power of media.
Before stepping into the classroom, I spent 12 years as a PBS producer and director and 15 years as a photojournalist and writer for newspaper, telling stories that matter and capturing moments through the lens. For the past 10 years, I’ve brought that real-world experience to the classroom, teaching Video Production and Photography at a career-focused campus where students learn hands-on skills that prepare them for creative futures.
Here you’ll find practical, engaging lessons and worksheets that I've used to help train and educate my media students over the years. Whether you’re guiding students through the basics of camera work, helping them plan and edit videos, or encouraging them to tell their own stories with confidence, it all begins with a strong foundation.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope these resources help you spark creativity and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
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Copyright Law & Fair Use Bundle — Lessons & Activities for AV Production & Photo
Copyright Law & Fair Use Bundle — Lessons & Activities for AV Production & PhotographyMake teaching Copyright Law and Fair Use easy and engaging with this complete bundle designed for AV Production, Video Production, Photography, Broadcasting, and Digital Media classes. Your students will learn the essential concepts of Copyright, Fair Use, and media rights through clear readings, interactive activities, and practical discussions — all designed to help young creators understand how the la
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
5 Screenplay Script Bundle for Film, AV Production and Media Classes
This resource features five fun, student-appropriate screenplays written specifically for beginner filmmakers. Each 2–4 minute script uses only two characters and takes place in easily accessible high school settings, making them ideal for productions shot on or around campus. The stories are light, quirky, and purposefully a little cheesy, designed to engage students while reinforcing basic concepts like story structure, script formatting, and shot composition (Wide, Medium, Med
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Visual Arts
Word Search Bundle for AV Production & Film Classes
Word Search Bundle for AV Production & Film ClassesPre-Production, Production, Camera, Broadcast News & MoreBuild media vocabulary while keeping students engaged with this ready-to-use word search bundle designed for AV Production, Video Production, Film, and Broadcasting classrooms. This collection of worksheets reinforces essential terminology across multiple areas of media production while providing flexible activities that work for review days, sub plans, early finishers, or light reinforce
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Copyright & Media | Guided Reading Worksheet for Video Classes
Teach students how to protect their work and use media responsibly with this ready-to-use study guide worksheet on copyright law and creative rights. Perfect for AV Production, Broadcast Journalism, and Media classes, this resource builds technical vocabulary, critical thinking, and real-world media literacy in one engaging activity. Students follow Ava and Jordan, two student media producers, as their teacher Mrs. Chen walks them through the essentials of copyright law after Ava unknowingly use
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Camera Angles in Action — Narrative Story and Vocab worksheet for AV Production
Camera Angles in Action — Narrative Story, Vocabulary & Activity for AV Production & PhotographyBring the basics of camera angles to life with this engaging, narrative-style reading — perfect for AV Production, Video Production, Film Studies, Broadcast Journalism, and Photography classes. In this short, student-friendly story, a young filmmaker learns how to use Wide Shots, Medium Shots, and Close-Ups to tell her story in a more powerful way. Students will see how shot choices affect mo
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Frayer Model Activity Bundle | AV Production Vocabulary Lesson| B-roll
B-Roll Frayer Model Activity Bundle | AV Production Vocabulary LessonHelp students master one of the most important concepts in video production with this engaging B-Roll Frayer Model Activity Bundle. Designed for AV Production, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Film Studies, Digital Media, and Media Literacy courses, this resource introduces students to the purpose, function, and professional use of B-roll footage through reading, discussion, and vocabulary development. B-roll is
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
FREE- 3-2-1 Exit Ticket for Film, AV Production & Photography Classes
Keep your students reflecting and your lessons on track with this print-ready 3-2-1 exit ticket worksheet designed for Film, AV Production, and Photography classrooms. Perfect for any lesson in a media arts course, this versatile formative assessment tool takes just minutes to use and gives teachers immediate insight into student understanding, curiosity, and remaining confusion. Students respond to three simple prompts: three things they learned, two things they want to know more about
1st - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
FREE- Post-Production Vocabulary Word Search | AV Production & Video Production
Post-Production Vocabulary Word Search | AV Production & Video Production Free ResourceHelp students reinforce their post-production vocabulary in a fun, interactive way with this free word search activity! Designed for high school AV Production, Video Production, Film, and Media Literacy classes, this worksheet uses key terms from post-production, including editing, audio mixing, color correction, graphics, and exporting. Perfect for review days, early finishers, sub plans, or as a supple
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Video Production Peer Review — Student Critique & Feedback Sheet
Video Production Peer Review — Student Critique & Feedback Sheet for AV ProductionBuild a supportive, collaborative classroom where students help each other grow as filmmakers and photographers! This Video Production Peer Review worksheet guides students to watch, score, and thoughtfully critique each other’s visual stories, short films, or video projects. Students provide constructive feedback through clear sections: “What You Did Well” — Celebrate strengths and highlight what stood out.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Lights Camera Classroom! I’m Mike, a lifelong storyteller and a love for helping students discover the power of media.
Before stepping into the classroom, I spent 12 years as a PBS producer and director and 15 years as a photojournalist and writer for newspaper, telling stories that matter and capturing moments through the lens. For the past 10 years, I’ve brought that real-world experience to the classroom, teaching Video Production and Photography at a career-focused campus where students learn hands-on skills that prepare them for creative futures.
Here you’ll find practical, engaging lessons and worksheets that I've used to help train and educate my media students over the years. Whether you’re guiding students through the basics of camera work, helping them plan and edit videos, or encouraging them to tell their own stories with confidence, it all begins with a strong foundation.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope these resources help you spark creativity and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Teaching style
I believe the best way to learn is by doing. As a hands-on instructor, I don’t keep my students stuck in the pages of a book for weeks , I put the camera in their hands within the first week of school.
In my classroom, students learn by experimenting, practicing, and creating real projects. Whether they’re filming, editing, or snapping photos, they build confidence and skills through real experience and peer critique, not just theory.
My resources are designed to help you bring that same active, engaging approach to your own classroom and make your life a little easier ; )
so your students can learn “on the job” and discover the magic of storytelling for themselves.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Over the years, I’ve watched my students achieve incredible thing, from debuting short films at SXSW, competing at the SkillsUSA National Convention, to enrolling in top film programs like USC Cinematic Arts, University of Texas, and University of North Texas. Many have gone on to produce for Netflix, TEDx, and independent studios around the country.
In my classroom, I work hard to build a culture where students learn with and from each other. They lift each other up, share their skills, and grow together as storytellers and creators. It’s this supportive, collaborative spirit that makes the real magic happen.
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