
Becoming a Better Content Creator with Kenneth Johnston
Thursday, October 22 from 3:45p – 5:00p
#SEVACON welcomed Kenneth “KJ” Johnston, CEO of KJ2 Productions to give his pro tips on how to create content that is gripping and inspiring. As a writer and director, KJ and his team have produced film and TV projects in over sixty-three countries on six continents. KJ went through what it takes to tell a story in just 30 seconds and producing content during COVID.
Event Program
3:45 Introductions/Welcome (Nebaiot Lemma, SEVA Host)
3:50 SEVACON Challenge Update (Abby Jaske, SECC Producer & Social Media Coordinator)
3:55 Meet our Presenter: Kenneth Johnston (CEO of KJ2 Productions)
4:00 Putting a Value on Your Work & Producing During COVID
4:05 PSA: How to Tell a 30 Second Story
4:15 PSA: Storyboards
4:30 PSA: Shooting
4:40 PSA: Editing
4:55 Your Next SEVACON Challenge: Share Your PSA (Abby Jaske)
5:00 Event Conclusion
Follow-Up Activities

More About #SEVACON
Inspired by Sacramento Student Media Day, #SEVACON 2020 is a free, online convention for media students and teachers in the Sacramento area. Connect with fellow student producers, industry experts, and learn about media production through Zoom events. Programs range from creating home studios, production pitch-fests, virtual field trips, video challenges, and more! With new Zoom events being offered every other Thursday this fall from 3:45pm to 5:45pm, students have even more opportunities to advance their media production expertise wherever they are. Look for unique registration information for each event.