Camera Work:
I thought the camera work was done very well because I didn't notice or pay attention to the it when I was watching the story. They used the eyes on third and the rule of thirds while filming their interviews and in many other cases. They also used good talking space so that the interviews were easy and normal to watch. They used a good amount of tight, medium and wide shots to get a good kind of variety so that the story wouldn't get boring to watch. The background was also relevant for example, when the football (her dad) was being interviewed, he was in the weight room.
Actual Story:
I thought that the story about Madison was very interesting and unique because I have never heard about something like that before. It was neat to see how much she is just like any other 15 year old girl and that she has accomplished things like being a starter on the volleyball team with only one hand. I like that Madison has a positive attitude and tries to never feel sorry about herself because that is really inspiring to see her with that kind of mindset.
A-Roll: a term used when putting together a story. It's anything in the story that you hear. For example: interviews, reporter voice overs, natural sound.
B-Roll: a term used for the video footage that compliments the story.
Nat Sound: the background noises in a story that is relevant.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
A Publishers Dream
Land of 10,000 stories: A Publishers Dream
Answer the following questions about the story:
1. What is the focus statement of this story?
Publisher being green.
2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences
When John was introducing and showing his books, they did a wide shot to show us that he was at his bookcases and then a medium shot of a head shot with the book he was holding and then a tight shot of just the book, 'Italy'.
3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
When the lobbyists were showed, John was on the right vertical line and the girls were on the uppermost horizontal line. Also when John was looking through his rear view mirror, his nose/face was exactly on the top left intersecting lines.
4. Give examples of Eyes on Third
Every time that a person was filmed, their eyes were on the uppermost horizontal line. For example, when John was driving in his car or when they interviewed his employees.
5. Give examples of Talking Space
When they interviewed his employees, there was plenty of talking space in front of them and it was a good shot that seemed normal to watch.
6. What did you like about story?
I liked how passionate the John was about his business and being more environmentally friendly. I think that Bellwether is a really interesting business and sounds like its doing well.
Answer the following questions about the story:
1. What is the focus statement of this story?
Publisher being green.
2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences
When John was introducing and showing his books, they did a wide shot to show us that he was at his bookcases and then a medium shot of a head shot with the book he was holding and then a tight shot of just the book, 'Italy'.
3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
When the lobbyists were showed, John was on the right vertical line and the girls were on the uppermost horizontal line. Also when John was looking through his rear view mirror, his nose/face was exactly on the top left intersecting lines.
4. Give examples of Eyes on Third
Every time that a person was filmed, their eyes were on the uppermost horizontal line. For example, when John was driving in his car or when they interviewed his employees.
5. Give examples of Talking Space
When they interviewed his employees, there was plenty of talking space in front of them and it was a good shot that seemed normal to watch.
6. What did you like about story?
I liked how passionate the John was about his business and being more environmentally friendly. I think that Bellwether is a really interesting business and sounds like its doing well.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Composition Rules
Rule of thirds: an imaginary grid to keep the things your shooting lined up with the lines on the grid. You should keep things off center so that it creates more things to look at for the viewer and gives the shot some background.
Eyes on third: When doing an interview or shooting a person, keep their eyes on the top third of the grid (on the uppermost horizontal line).
Talking space: when doing an interview, keep the speaker so that he/she has room in front of their face rather than in the back or behind them.
Eyes on third: When doing an interview or shooting a person, keep their eyes on the top third of the grid (on the uppermost horizontal line).
Talking space: when doing an interview, keep the speaker so that he/she has room in front of their face rather than in the back or behind them.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Camara Notes
Notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques
1. What is a Focus Statement? Define
A central (one) idea that your story is about or one sentence that will guide your new story.
2. Why do we need a Focus Statement?
It will guide every decision you make while making your story.
3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
Some girls are making their Homecoming Dresses this year.
4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Girls Make Dresses
5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
A camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, batteries, media, lights (optional)
6. Why is a tripod important?
Keep your shots perfectly steady and clean.
7. The Tripod is my _friend_.
8. Define: Pan
Moving tripod horizontally.
9. Define: Tilt
Moving tripod vertically.
10. Why are headphones important?
It lets you know what sound you're getting on the shoot.
11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
Lot of things can go wrong on a shoot. Make sure batteries are charged, etc.
12. Define Wide shot:
Establishing shot; wide shots show setting and surroundings.
13. Why do we need a wide shot?
It establishes where a story is taken place.
14. Define Medium shot:
Less setting, more detail.
15. Why do we need a medium shot?
It lets you focus in on a specific area.
16. Define a tight shot.
Close up; give lots of detail.
17. Why do we need a tight shot?
So you can get details that you wouldn't get from a wide or medium shot.
18. What is a sequence?
When you edit together a series of connected shots.
19. Why do we need a sequence?
The heart of moving images; they tell a story that makes sense. If you don't get good video while shooting, it will be very hard to make a good sequence.
1. What is a Focus Statement? Define
A central (one) idea that your story is about or one sentence that will guide your new story.
2. Why do we need a Focus Statement?
It will guide every decision you make while making your story.
3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
Some girls are making their Homecoming Dresses this year.
4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Girls Make Dresses
5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
A camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, batteries, media, lights (optional)
6. Why is a tripod important?
Keep your shots perfectly steady and clean.
7. The Tripod is my _friend_.
8. Define: Pan
Moving tripod horizontally.
9. Define: Tilt
Moving tripod vertically.
10. Why are headphones important?
It lets you know what sound you're getting on the shoot.
11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
Lot of things can go wrong on a shoot. Make sure batteries are charged, etc.
12. Define Wide shot:
Establishing shot; wide shots show setting and surroundings.
13. Why do we need a wide shot?
It establishes where a story is taken place.
14. Define Medium shot:
Less setting, more detail.
15. Why do we need a medium shot?
It lets you focus in on a specific area.
16. Define a tight shot.
Close up; give lots of detail.
17. Why do we need a tight shot?
So you can get details that you wouldn't get from a wide or medium shot.
18. What is a sequence?
When you edit together a series of connected shots.
19. Why do we need a sequence?
The heart of moving images; they tell a story that makes sense. If you don't get good video while shooting, it will be very hard to make a good sequence.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Criteria of Newsworthiness
Anna Schoonover - Period 1
1. Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.
Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: The different, the unusual, the out-of-the ordinary
Example: A plane crashing in the desert. Unusual news is comforting, people living, growing, loving, going about their business is too common to be news.
Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Important events, ones that affect many people
Example: Taxes, elections, wars, scientific discoveries, the economy
Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: Reporting news while or shortly after it has happened
Example: Hearing about the flood when its happening, not next month when its dried up
Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: Wanting to know about nearby events
Example: The asbestos problem in the local school, the new state tax law. the proposed regional highway
Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: When well-known people, buildings, or places are involved
Example: A movie star being arrested
Criteria 6: Human interest
Definition: An emotional and personal appeal that draws our attention
Example: A minister who runs a drop-in center for troubled teenagers, a veterinarian who specializes in elephants, a sand castle competition
2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism. Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain.
-Print journalism, such as newspapers, provide fuller coverage of more stories than other media while news magazines provide in-depth coverage. Radio news, or broadcast news, are when the reports are usually very limited. However, radio news is the most timely of all the news media. Television news, or broadcast journalism again, provides the most dramatic new coverage. This is the case because with the camera, viewers can actually see what is going on.
3. List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.
-Unusualness because you don't hear about pigs on the highway everyday.
-Significance because that road was dangerous to drive on at that time and you should try to avoid it.
-Timeliness because the pigs on the highway just happened when the story was reported.
4. List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.
-Unusualness because one dog can't see while the other one can't hear
-Timeliness because it just happened and now the dogs are looking for a home
-Human interest because it was heart-warming and the dogs were cute so you wanted to hear about it
5. List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.
-Significance because you may have wanted to know about all those awards but weren't able to watch the show-
-Prominence because it involved many well-known people and their award winnings
-Human interest because it is interesting to watch and people like to know about what movies are winning awards
1. Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.
Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: The different, the unusual, the out-of-the ordinary
Example: A plane crashing in the desert. Unusual news is comforting, people living, growing, loving, going about their business is too common to be news.
Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Important events, ones that affect many people
Example: Taxes, elections, wars, scientific discoveries, the economy
Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: Reporting news while or shortly after it has happened
Example: Hearing about the flood when its happening, not next month when its dried up
Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: Wanting to know about nearby events
Example: The asbestos problem in the local school, the new state tax law. the proposed regional highway
Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: When well-known people, buildings, or places are involved
Example: A movie star being arrested
Criteria 6: Human interest
Definition: An emotional and personal appeal that draws our attention
Example: A minister who runs a drop-in center for troubled teenagers, a veterinarian who specializes in elephants, a sand castle competition
2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism. Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain.
-Print journalism, such as newspapers, provide fuller coverage of more stories than other media while news magazines provide in-depth coverage. Radio news, or broadcast news, are when the reports are usually very limited. However, radio news is the most timely of all the news media. Television news, or broadcast journalism again, provides the most dramatic new coverage. This is the case because with the camera, viewers can actually see what is going on.
3. List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.
-Unusualness because you don't hear about pigs on the highway everyday.
-Significance because that road was dangerous to drive on at that time and you should try to avoid it.
-Timeliness because the pigs on the highway just happened when the story was reported.
4. List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.
-Unusualness because one dog can't see while the other one can't hear
-Timeliness because it just happened and now the dogs are looking for a home
-Human interest because it was heart-warming and the dogs were cute so you wanted to hear about it
5. List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.
-Significance because you may have wanted to know about all those awards but weren't able to watch the show-
-Prominence because it involved many well-known people and their award winnings
-Human interest because it is interesting to watch and people like to know about what movies are winning awards
Friday, April 12, 2013
Interview Story
Joycelyn Audell walks the halls
of Eastview High school; she has the same routine that most teenagers have.
Joycelyn is no different than the rest of her peer seniors looking for
colleges. She is looking to go to college, major in elementary education, and
find a good teaching job. As she may look shy, she states that “she isn’t
really that shy”. She enjoys hanging out with friends and babysitting. Joycelyn has a personality where she thinks of
others before herself and the thing that makes her smile is seeing other people
happy and smiling. With this, she is sure to be a great teacher. Joycelyn is
good student and has a very cognitive mind. She taught herself to play the
piano and in school she enjoys taking contemporary nonfiction/fiction and CIS
Spanish. Although Joycelyn is a good student, she has some regrets as well. She
quotes that, “I learned sophomore year that I actually need to try in school
because it matters”. Joycelyn has a “can do” mindset that will keep her
students going.
With her mom as her best friend,
and her family and friends being most important to her, Jocelyn is sure to have
a successful future with whatever she sets her mind too.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Interview of a Classmate
Interview
Questions
Joycelyn Audell
1. What is the day in the life of you?
Wake up, go to school, go to class, go to work, have dinner, do homework, go to bed.
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2. Is there a
big event that has happened in your life that has changed you?
Sophomore year-learned you need to
actually try in school because it matters.
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3. What kinds
of things do you like to do?
Hang out with friends, babysit
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4. What are
you goals and expectations in life?
Go to college and major in elementary
education, find a good teaching job.
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5. Is
anything unique about you?
Taught herself how to play the piano.
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6. What is
something that I wouldn’t know just by looking at you?
She might be shy but she isn’t really
that shy.
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7. Who is
someone in your life that you can really trust and are close with?
Her mom, comfortable going to talk to
her, she’s her best friend.
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8. If you
could go back and change something in your life, what would it be?
Becoming friends with certain people.
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9. What is
most important to you?
Her family and friends, she wouldn’t
be mean
10. What kinds
of classes are you taking? What interests you school wise?
Psychology, contemporary nonfiction/
fiction, physics, CIS Spanish
11. What makes
you smile?
Seeing other people happy and smiling
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