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Mr. Parkinson from Detroit, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Video Production Basics

Help me give my students the basic gear we will need for our video production classes

  • 6 donors
  • $913 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have begun to offer entry level classes in video production/cinematography at our high school, and the students have been extremely enthusiastic! As a film school graduate myself, I am thrilled to help develop the skills of these young movie makers and broadcasters. Unfortunately, there is virtually no budget for electives at our school.

Your contributions will give my students the basic equipment needed for me to teach them the essentials of film/video production: lighting, sound, cinematography, etc.

This equipment will allow me to leverage the powerful technology in their smart phones to produce myriad types of content: newscasts, documentaries, video blogs, short movies, and more.

My students are extremely underserved and underprivileged. They have the same creativity, intelligence, and ambition as their counterparts in more affluent school districts, but they lack the resources necessary to reach their full potential. They have powerful stories to tell; they just need a little help to amplify their voices.

Mr. Parkinson Western International High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Detroit, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

175 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FJFJOPK 5K Video Camera Camcorder, 10X Optical Zoom 48MP UHD 30FPS Vlogging Camera for YouTube, Photography Recorder Camera with 270° 3" Rotation Screen, Microphone, Stabilizer, Remote Control • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Digipower - Content Maker Essential Vlogging Kit with light microphone tripod and remote. - Black • Best Buy Education $75.00 2 $150.00
Sunpak - Bi-Color Studio Light Kit • Best Buy Education $129.98 1 $129.98
Shure VP64A Omnidirectional Handheld Microphone • Music & Arts $89.00 1 $89.00
Sunpak Video Pro-m 4 Tripod With Fluid Head, Black (SPK620840) • Quill.com $87.87 1 $87.87
YaeCCC Kingjoy VX-600 Photography Heavy Duty Tripod Dolly Wheels Adjustable Leg Mounts Compatible with Canon Nikon Sony DSLR Camera Camcorder Photo Video • Amazon Business $37.50 1 $37.50
Aisizon Wireless Mics, Wireless Clip on Microphones, Lapel Microphone A2d One Pair Two, for Android Phone, iPhone 15, Laptop, Video Recording • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Aisizon Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone15, Wireless Clip Mic, Clip on Microphone A3d, for iPhone, iPad, Computer, Zoom Meeting, Video Recording, tiktok • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$734.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.82

Total project goal

$912.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $912.15

5 Donors

-$568.57

Donations toward project cost

-$483.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.28

match offer

-$343.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$292.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.54

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