UCM Digital Media at the MIAA Tournament: Collaboration at its finest!!

Ya'll can color me a proud papa! This weekend, the University of Central Missouri digital media production program was well represented at the MIAA Basketball Tournament at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City.  Five students came with me in a collaborative venture with two other schools from the conference, Pittsburg State and Fort Hays State.  Our mission:  to share in the experience of webcasting the games, producing highlight packages, and hosting the pregame and postgame shows.  What a wonderful opportunity for the students and experience for us all. And it worked BEAUTIFULLY!!  Fact is, we'll be there three more days sharing in the experience.

I would be remiss if I didn't thank Larry House, MIAA assistant commissioner for Championships, and my good friend, Dr. Troy Comeau, director of broadcasting at Pittsburg State University, for inviting us to share in the experience.  Special thanks to the crew from Fort Hays State, who was also present. I believe our combined efforts gave fans of the tournament a first-class viewing and listening experience, and I could not be more proud. To provide students an opportunity like this, to see the excitement on their faces, and to collaborate with some of my favorite professionals --- THIS is why I teach!!!

Marquis Jones was surprised to learn he'd get to host the pregame show. 

He also provided color commentary.

Jason Ketz follows he action as he prepares 
to produce the highlight packages

Jayda Hill provided color commentary

She also got to host the pregame show!

Bryce Jones, ever the team player, took his

 turn on a baseline camera--wireless.

Kordell Ballard shoots the highlights.  It's

his footage Jason is using for the packages.