As a DNP, you will be the leader of your group. How can you prepare for changes in your workplace as a leader managing a chaotic situation like the one faced during the Covid pandemic?
Your initial post should be at least 450 words, formatted, and cited in the current A.P.A. style with support from at leasttwo2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 70 points.
Think about a crisis or conflict in your work area, and develop of a minimum of three pages explaining how, as a D.N.P. Leadership Role, you can use the strategies for conflict solution and crisis management to avoid this type of conflict. But remember that making a decision is not always solving the problem.
Contribute a minimum of three pages. It should include at least three academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCEPTING THE ASSIGMENT
In this activity, you will review terms and concepts described in your workbook and respond to the reading questions. This week, we will explore the more technical aspects of filmmaking. You will actually begin shooting and editing the audio for your final film project according to the storyboard and script you created last week. Before you begin those activities, we will cover terminology and best practices to help you successfully produce your video.
By the end of this assignment, you will be able to identify and understand foundational concepts of the filmmaking practice.
Read pages 2-6 as well as the additional articles linked on page 7.
3. Write your responses to the following reading questions in the submission field below. Your answers should be 3-5 sentences each:
3.2 Reading — Audio & Camera Terms
MCM 230: Digital Audio & Video Production
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Overview
This week, we will explore the more technical aspects of filmmaking. You will begin shooting and editing the audio for your final film project according to the storyboard and script you created last week. Before you begin those activities, we will cover terminology and best practices to help you successfully produce your video.
On the following slides, you will learn how to shoot video with your iPad and record audio with your Yeti. You will also review two glossaries of helpful terms.
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Using Your iPad to Film
The iPad camera makes it simple to record high-quality video. Read these tips before you begin shooting your final film project.
Getting Started
Open the camera app and select the record button.
Practice zooming in and out by pinching the screen.
Practice focusing on a subject by tapping it on the screen.
Filming
Set up your composition.
Point your iPad camera at your composition in landscape (horizontal).
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Using Your iPad to Film
Filming
Either hold your iPad steadily or rest it on a stand to stabilize it.
Press record to begin shooting.
Once you are finished with the scene, press the record button again to stop.
Sharing Clips
You can share your clips directly to your laptop to begin the editing process.
Select the clips you would like to edit.
Airdrop the files to your laptop.
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Using Your Yeti to Record
Most of your audio can be recorded on your iPad, but if you would like to add additional narration or sound effects, your Yeti microphone is a great tool to use.
Yeti microphones simply connect via USB to your laptop.
Once the microphone is connected, open Adobe Audition to record your audio.
Make sure to use a pop filter and keep a few inches between you and the mic while recording. A pop filter will shield your microphone from popping sounds.
Keep fans off and limit intrusive noises as much as possible.
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Audio Decibel Ranges
We will review this again when we begin editing audio in Adobe Audition, but please note the following standard decibel (dB) ranges for various types of audio.
Dialogue: -6 dB to -15 dB
Overall Mix Level: -12 dB to -20 dB
Music: -18 dB to – 20 dB
Sound Effects: -14 dB to -20dB
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Read the following glossaries of terms to gain insight on the technical aspects of audio recording & camera technology.
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Choose at least 3 of the golden rules of leadership discussed during this module, and explain the best way you can implement them in your workplace with samples.
Analyzing the impact of dividend policies on shareholder value and evaluate the use of financial derivatives to manage corporate risk.
Audit of Inventory: Keegan Murphy Cattle Ranch
This case focuses on the inventory process in the context of a cattle ranch. Students will learn about how companies and their auditors perform periodic inventory counts, with a focus on the innovative practice of using drones and automated counting software to complete the inventory process. While the case uses biological assets (cattle) as an example for using drones in counting inventory, it also encourages students to consider the use of drones in other, more traditional inventory counts, such as in a warehouse.
You are an auditor tasked with verifying the inventory of Keegan Murphy Cattle Ranch (KMCR). KMCR owns a large cattle ranch, and the herd represents an important biological asset (i.e., living animals) of KMCR. It is, therefore, crucial that the company maintains an accurate count of the inventory. Each year, KMCR performs an inventory count as it moves the cattle from their winter pasture to their summer pasture. The cattle are not easy to count in this process because there are large numbers of them, they continually move around, and they can be hard to distinguish from one another.
The traditional method of counting the cattle is to have cowboys and dogs herd them through a narrow chute, where two people count the animals as they pass through (the counters). This process is time-consuming, stressful for the animals, and potentially inaccurate due to the fast movement of the cattle.
KMCR reported that it sent 2,500 cattle to the winter pasture (these cattle arrived on trucks two months earlier, and this count can be considered correct). While in the winter pasture, the ranch hands found the carcasses of four cattle (likely killed by predators), and two additional cattle were sick and could not make the trip to the summer pasture. Thus, the ranch hands expected 2,494 cattle in their count based on the current inventory records; however, it is possible that other cattle wandered away or were killed by predators and the ranch hands were unaware of their disappearance. The two counters initially reported counting 2,489 and 2,501 cattle. After deliberation, they agreed to make the final count 2,495 cattle. KMCR management adjusted the accounting inventory records accordingly.
Using Drone Technology and Automation to Innovate Inventory Management and Auditing of Inventory
KMCR is interested in making the inventory count process more efficient and less stressful for the cattle. It is also interested in improving the accuracy of the inventory data, improving the timeliness of the reporting, and having the process documented in a better manner. KMCR has hired you, an outside consultant, to provide information about using drone technology and automated counting software for the physical inventory count instead of using the traditional process. KMCR is especially interested in understanding if these technologies could be used by external auditors.
In 2–3 pages, not including title page and references, address the following:
175 words each
Post 1:
Technology is a central part of how I access and share information daily, especially through my cellphone. This device helps me find everything from news updates to directions and academic research. Honestly, disconnecting from technology would be challenging because I rely heavily on apps like GPS and weather for everyday planning. A memorable experience was when my phone switched to SOS mode during a trip, making me realize how much I depend on digital tools rather than traditional maps.
My primary social networks for information are Facebook and LinkedIn. I use Facebook every day to stay updated on current events and to keep connected with family and friends scattered across different locations. At times it can be overwhelming, but it’s a valuable source for information and social connection. LinkedIn, on the other hand, is my platform for professional networking, academic resources, and discovering career opportunities, which I check less frequently but find essential.
Social media has changed how I find and exchange resources and opportunities within my social and academic circles. The platform paths have shifted from just sharing public posts to more private, community-focused exchanges. According to Mueller (2025), people now favor direct messages and specialized group interactions that bring about genuine connections and meaningful resource sharing. This change has influenced how I engage on LinkedIn, where I connect with professionals and peers to share advice, job leads, and learning materials. Creating valuable networks that enrich both my academic and career growth.
Reference
Mueller, G. (2025, December 18). Stay on top of these social media trends for 2025. Hearst Bay Area. https://marketing.sfgate.com/blog/social-media-trends
post 2:
Hi everyone,
Technology has transformed the way I access information. I primarily use the internet through my smartphone, Ipad, and laptop to look up academic journals, watch educational videos, and read digital articles etc. Search engines like Google Scholar and databases such as PsycINFO make it easy to find credible sources quickly. If I had to disconnect from technology completely, it would be very difficult to access information efficiently. Without online tools, I would have to rely on physical books, newspapers, and libraries. Those methods are much slower and limit access to up-to-date data. Technology allows instant access to global information, making it a key part of my learning and daily life.
When it comes to social networks, I mostly use TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. I access these platforms several times a day, though the purpose varies. For example, I use LinkedIn to stay informed about professional, academic updates and job searching. Facebook for community and group discussions, and Instagram and Tiktok and for real-time news and research trends. Each network offers a unique way to engage with others and stay connected to relevant information streams.
Social media has created strong pathways for obtaining and sharing resources and opportunities. Through these networks, I can exchange academic resources, find study materials, connect with professionals, and even participate in discussions that enhance my understanding of psychology and social issues. These platforms function as virtual communities where knowledge spreads rapidly and collaboratively. The “triple revolution” of the internet, mobile communication, and social networks has allowed people to create digital ecosystems of learning, networking, and support that transcend physical boundaries (Chayko, 2022).
Reference
Chayko, M. (2022). Superconnected: The internet, digital media, and techno-social life (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.
