Tutor Preparations
Useful Links:
About DJI: http://www.dji.com/company
The Osmo Mobile Stabiliser: http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2016/09/djiosmomobilefeat-800x420.jpg
About Google Local Guide: http://www.greenbot.com/article/3029261/android/googles-local-guides-program-get-free-stuff-and-nifty-trip-summaries.html
Related Articles:
http://www.cnet.com/products/dji-osmo-mobile/preview/
http://petapixel.com/2016/09/01/dji-osmo-mobile-3-axis-handheld-stabilizer-phone-camera/
Warm-up (2-3 minutes)
Use the questions to lead your student to the article topic.
Do you like taking photos and videos? Why?
What do people usually take photos of using their smartphones?
Unlocking Word Meanings (5 minutes)
Let your student read the items below. Confirm that he/she understood each word. Use additional info/definition/question only when necessary.
1. stabilizer / ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪ zər / [STEY-buh-lahy-zer] (n.) – a device that is used to keep something steady
Example: Parents installed stabilizers in their son’s bike to prevent him from falling.
Additional info: Stabilizers can also refer to a device that can help aircraft and ships to balance.
2. handheld / ˈhændˌhɛld / [HAND-held] (adj.) – small enough to be held by the hand
Example: The giant technology company released its first handheldcomputer.
Additional info: Handheldcan also be used as a noun. (e.g. She sold her old computer to buy a more convenient handheld.)
3. vlogger / vlɔgər / [vlawger] (n.) – a person who has a video blog
Example: The vlogger just posted a video about her trip to Italy.
Additional info: Vloggers can be found on video-sharing websites such as YouTube.
4. emergence / ɪˈmɜr dʒəns / [ih-MUR-juh ns] (n.) – the act of appearing or becoming known
Example: The emergence of new actors was a threat to older ones.
Additional info: Emergence is synonymous to rise.
5. revolutionize / ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz / [rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nahyz] (v.) – to cause a great change in something
Example: The Internet revolutionized the way people make friends.
Additional info: Revolution (n.) refers to a sudden great change in something.
Article (10 minutes)
Let the student read the article aloud. For the Comprehension Questions, you may:
(a) Ask the questions in between. Tell the student ahead of time when to pause from reading.
(b) Ask the questions after he or she finishes reading everything.
For words difficult to pronounce, pronunciation guides are provided beside the word.
A Chinese technology company has created a device that allows capturing quality pictures and videos even while in motion.
DJI, an innovator in camera technology, has released the Osmo Mobile, a high-tech camera stabilizer for smartphones. Priced at $299, the handheld device is designed to help users shoot sharp images and videos on the go.
The device features an adjustable mount that can hold smartphones of different sizes. Phones compatible with the device include the latest iPhone models, the Samsung Galaxy S7, and some smartphone models from Huawei [WAH-way].
Q: What is the DJI Osmo Mobile?
A: It is a high-tech handheld camera stabilizer for smartphones.
The Osmo Mobile can be used with the DJI Go mobile app. Once the device is connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, the app will allow users to customize their camera’s settings to reach the desired photo or video quality through buttons on the stabilizer.
The device also supports live-streaming on YouTube and Weibo using the DJI Go app, making it an ideal device for vloggers. However, the company also wants mainstream consumers to take advantage of the features of the gadget, as it will be useful for capturing holiday moments and outdoor activities.
Q: What are some of the functions of the DJI Go mobile app?
A: The DJI Go mobile app can enable users to customize their camera’s settings. It also allows users to do live-streaming on YouTube and Weibo.
The emergence of advanced photography devices has revolutionized the way people take photos and videos. With the help of smartphone manufacturers, nonprofessional photographers now have access to high-definition cameras, which gives them opportunities to experience capturing images of superior quality.
Thus, smartphone photography is becoming more than a hobby. In 2015, leading technology giant Google has started Google Local Guide. The company rewards smartphone photographers for taking pictures and making reviews of places like restaurants and museums and for sharing them through Google Maps.
Q: How has technology changed photography?
A: Nonprofessional photographers now have easier access to high-definition cameras.
Follow-up (optional)
Use the question below to check if your student understood the article.
What is the article all about?
Viewpoint Discussion (7-8 minutes)
Lead the discussion using the questions below.
Discussion A
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In what situations would the DJI Osmo Mobile be useful? Give examples.
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What would you like to add to the device’s features? Discuss.
Discussion B
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What is the importance of taking photos and videos?
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What do you think is the future of photography and videography?