Wednesday, May 29, 2013
interviewing
1. Ask them to say and spell their first and last name
2. Ask them if there is anything else they would like to add
3. Avoid verbal responses
4. Let them fill in the silence
5. Have a conversation with them before the interview but dont say anything about the story
Run and Gun Interviews:
1. What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
2. What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
3. Why do you think we should ask for permission?: yes
4. Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?: sound check and to know how to spell it.
5. Where should we place the microphone?
6. Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?: no
7. The photographer is responsible for the sound levels. What are two things the photog should be aware of?: sound level and badground noise
8. COMPOSITION: How we should frame our interview shot:
a. Eyes on third
b. 2 Eyes One ear
c. Camera should be Higher, Even, or Lower than subject?: even
d. Talking space or nose Room
BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of a window
10. Why should we keep signs out of the background? : they distract
11. If we were doing an interview about the high cost of parking at EVHS where would a good place to interview be? : out in the parking lot
12. What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
they can do something while you are interviewing them
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The art of violin bow making shots
tight shot of tying pants
tight shot of flolding sleeve
a medium shot of of him
tight shot of him sanding the wood
close up of his face while he works
tight shot of him being interviewed
medium depth shot of the work bench
tight shot of his hands on/holding the wood
medium shot of the work bench and him holding out the wood
tight depth shot of him shaving/sanding the wood
depth shot of the wood
tight shot of him working on the bow in his hand and running his hand on the bow
tight shot of him twisting the bow tight shot of him running his fingers along the strings
linking shot from the ceilling to the work bench to his glasses
tight shot of his glasses
tight shot of the cornner of the work table with measuring tools on it
tight shot of the hammer
tight shot of bow handels
tight shot of the wood shavings
tight shot of all the woods used
pan and zoom of the ends of those woods
depth shot of the cornner of the woods
close up of the interview
tight shot of him pointing out the things on the bow
tight shot of the end of the bow with him pointing out things on it
tight shot of him showing how strong the strings are on the bow by pressing on them
close up of him in interview
tight shot of him buring some type of string
tight depth shot of him rubbing the wood to make it smooth
close up in interview
tight shot of him shaving wood again
medium shot of him sanding thre wood on the bow
zoom in close up of him while he works on the bow
tight shot if him twisting the bow wood in his hand
tight shot of him feeling the wood after it was smooth and shiny
tight shot of flolding sleeve
a medium shot of of him
tight shot of him sanding the wood
close up of his face while he works
tight shot of him being interviewed
medium depth shot of the work bench
tight shot of his hands on/holding the wood
medium shot of the work bench and him holding out the wood
tight depth shot of him shaving/sanding the wood
depth shot of the wood
tight shot of him working on the bow in his hand and running his hand on the bow
tight shot of him twisting the bow tight shot of him running his fingers along the strings
linking shot from the ceilling to the work bench to his glasses
tight shot of his glasses
tight shot of the cornner of the work table with measuring tools on it
tight shot of the hammer
tight shot of bow handels
tight shot of the wood shavings
tight shot of all the woods used
pan and zoom of the ends of those woods
depth shot of the cornner of the woods
close up of the interview
tight shot of him pointing out the things on the bow
tight shot of the end of the bow with him pointing out things on it
tight shot of him showing how strong the strings are on the bow by pressing on them
close up of him in interview
tight shot of him buring some type of string
tight depth shot of him rubbing the wood to make it smooth
close up in interview
tight shot of him shaving wood again
medium shot of him sanding thre wood on the bow
zoom in close up of him while he works on the bow
tight shot if him twisting the bow wood in his hand
tight shot of him feeling the wood after it was smooth and shiny
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
How A Broascast Story Is Put Together
1. cross country homecoming game
2. cross country team runs football far
3. "our cross country team holds triditions to us very dear"
4. helicopter fliming over head
5. Talking about how they almost forgot the most importaint prop
6.talking about how it was 168 miles away from the home field
2. cross country team runs football far
3. "our cross country team holds triditions to us very dear"
4. helicopter fliming over head
5. Talking about how they almost forgot the most importaint prop
6.talking about how it was 168 miles away from the home field
Monday, May 13, 2013
Reading Part 2
Read, in Dotson’s book, pages 43 thru 55. Respond to what you read, and use these questions if you get stuck: What strikes you as interesting? In what ways do you agree or disagree with him? How does this fit where you are as a writer, and how will it help you become a better one?
(100 words minimum)
So, Dotson highlights the following:
- How to defeat the TV remote control
- Be conversational
- Gobbledygook and clichés
- Active voice
- Write in threes
- Surprises
(100 words minimum)
What I found interesting about this section of reading is that when news stations tell a story or give information, instead of having words all over the screen for the viewers to read themselves, they keep them interested and tell the story with images and videos. I agree that this would keep viewers watching for a longer time because it doesn't take effort on their part to know the story they're telling. It's also important to get a wide variety of viewers connected; the story or the way it's told shouldn't draw the attention of one culture more than another. Keep the viewer interested by using an active voice, group everything in threes, and add in little surprises. But at the same time, it's important not to overwhelm the viewer with information.
So, Dotson highlights the following:
- How to defeat the TV remote control
- Be conversational
- Gobbledygook and clichés
- Active voice
- Write in threes
- Surprises
Doing the right thing
This story uses the strategy of being conversational throughout the writing. Towards the beginning of the story after the writer had talked about hockey for a little bit, he added in a short story of a past memory between the twins that relates to the story. This story also includes a surprise. Not only did Nate win the prize by making an impressive shot with an injured arm, he ended up giving all the money back because he didn’t feel it was right to keep it. The rule of threes also shows up all throughout the story. For example when the Vikings heard about what the family did, they (one) “brought the whole family to a game”, (two) “let them hang out on the field”, and (three) “put them in a VIP box.”
End of a 12-son football dynasty for Minn. Family
This video, as well as the story, has a lot of conversation in it. Whenever the interviewer would ask a question, they would continue talking about things that wouldn’t directly relate to the question. The surprise tactic was used when they talked about how long the mom and dad has been going to the games because of their 12 sons. The video also has an active voice and keeping things interesting throughout the story. When they showed all the sons, they made it humorous by talking about past stories (also conversational) that resulted from having 12 boys in a house.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Make It Memorable - Bob Dotson
o What do you notice about the way he writes? Use specific examples, please. (75 words)Bob Dotson writes stories to benefit others and to influence his readers. He wants to help his readers become better at what they want to do by being creative and doing things differently. Throughout his writing, he explains in detail how to improve yourself and your stories. He gives off little pieces of advice that work together to make your story that much better. For example, he gives the idea to "look for things that the audience cannot see or hear for themselves... Tell them what they might have missed even standing next to you" (p. 27).
o What did you learn from reading pages 9 to 27? (75 words)
Do all that you can in order to make your story engaging and different from others. Take the information that you have and make it interesting if it isn't. You can do this by focusing on a small topic that listeners might be interested in and get as in depth as possible with details. Rather than hearing the same things all over again repeatedly, listers want to hear something different; a story they have never heard before or anything like it.
o With the scripts: What do suppose is described in each column? Why would it be split like that? What else is interesting about the scripts? (50 words)
In the scripts: in each column, he uses examples to demonstrate what he taught you in the previous pages. These examples are meant to help you fully understand what he meant when he was explaining it. Its split to make it easier for the reader to understand and read. I thought that the scripts were interesting because they all give little details of information that you may not get from a broader told story on the subject.
o On Page 34 (and to the end of the section), Dotson writes about a long-form feature. Find one of these (a story at least 4 minutes long) on a TV news magazine such as Rock Center, 20/20 or 60 Minutes. Then, give and explain examples of how the storyteller uses the five bulleted traits Dotson gives on Page 34. (200 words)
o What did you learn from reading pages 9 to 27? (75 words)
Do all that you can in order to make your story engaging and different from others. Take the information that you have and make it interesting if it isn't. You can do this by focusing on a small topic that listeners might be interested in and get as in depth as possible with details. Rather than hearing the same things all over again repeatedly, listers want to hear something different; a story they have never heard before or anything like it.
o With the scripts: What do suppose is described in each column? Why would it be split like that? What else is interesting about the scripts? (50 words)
In the scripts: in each column, he uses examples to demonstrate what he taught you in the previous pages. These examples are meant to help you fully understand what he meant when he was explaining it. Its split to make it easier for the reader to understand and read. I thought that the scripts were interesting because they all give little details of information that you may not get from a broader told story on the subject.
o On Page 34 (and to the end of the section), Dotson writes about a long-form feature. Find one of these (a story at least 4 minutes long) on a TV news magazine such as Rock Center, 20/20 or 60 Minutes. Then, give and explain examples of how the storyteller uses the five bulleted traits Dotson gives on Page 34. (200 words)
I watched Jackie Hance thought sister-in-law was 'good mom' before Taconic crash, a 9 minute story, off of Rock Center. It was about a mom who trusted her sister-in-law to bring her 3 daughters on a safe camping trip that was meant to be a good experience for all of them. Bob Dotson first talked about the setting. The scene was set in an interview room with the mother of the girls and the interviewer, Brian Williams. They talked about where the crash took place, which was on the Taconic Parkway. Videos of the girls playing and sounds from the highway were used as natural sound while she was being interviewed. Foreshadowing was used when they showed the mother's book in the begging called "I'll See You Again" with a picture of her daughters on it. The conflict was the mother putting trust in a seemingly reliable sister-in-law but it turns out to be otherwise when she gets an alarming call from her oldest daughter crying over the phone "somethings wrong with her" as she was driving down the street onto oncoming traffic. The character growth was at first she talked about how the sister-in-law seemed trustworthy even as a friend, but later goes into further detail how she never really knew much about her. The Resolution ended with police finding marijuana and high alcohol levels in her blood from her body and the mother talking about all she finds herself doing is blaming herself for trusting a stranger.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Doggy Door Break-in
1. What is the lead in this story? Does it intrigue you to keep watching? : That someone broke into a house through a doggy door. Yes, it makes you wonder what exactly happen there.
2. What are the 5W's of this story: Who, What, Where, When, Why:
Heather Berg, house broken into, there house in denver , the afternoon one random day, because the doggy door was open.
3. Give an example of the reporters Voice over or seque (Write it down word for word) : Telling us what was stolen in Heathers house.
4. When do we see the reporter's stand-up? Beginning, Middle, or End?: Middle, when he was walking down the street talking to us about other houses taht were broken into on that street because of a doggy door.
5. What is the purpose of this reporter's stand-up? : To take us there, where things were stolen.
*Move story forward
*Reporter becomes B-roll
*Take me to the sene
*Use props
*Be creative
2. What are the 5W's of this story: Who, What, Where, When, Why:
Heather Berg, house broken into, there house in denver , the afternoon one random day, because the doggy door was open.
3. Give an example of the reporters Voice over or seque (Write it down word for word) : Telling us what was stolen in Heathers house.
4. When do we see the reporter's stand-up? Beginning, Middle, or End?: Middle, when he was walking down the street talking to us about other houses taht were broken into on that street because of a doggy door.
5. What is the purpose of this reporter's stand-up? : To take us there, where things were stolen.
*Move story forward
*Reporter becomes B-roll
*Take me to the sene
*Use props
*Be creative
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Changing Identity
1. Identify and explain as many WALLDO shots as you can. : One of the angled shots was when he was playing the piano, it wasnt on center. One of the low shots was when they filmed him walking down the deck stairs. One linking shot was when it started on the wind chimes down to him. A depth shot was of the toaster. The opposite shot was the camera behind the toaster when the toaster popped up with him behind it.
2. What is Natural Sound? : The sound an object makes naturally. Like the sound of a basketball dribbling on the floor.
3. Identify several examples of Natural Sound in this story?: In the beginning he played the piano; the dog barking while they are playing; the sound of the knife scraping the jar for jelly; the toaster;leaves crunching;wind.
4. How does Natural Sound enhance the story?: It gives it a more comfortable feel to it. He's telling a deep story and the fact that there is natural sounds makes it seem like he's comfortable with everything.
2. What is Natural Sound? : The sound an object makes naturally. Like the sound of a basketball dribbling on the floor.
3. Identify several examples of Natural Sound in this story?: In the beginning he played the piano; the dog barking while they are playing; the sound of the knife scraping the jar for jelly; the toaster;leaves crunching;wind.
4. How does Natural Sound enhance the story?: It gives it a more comfortable feel to it. He's telling a deep story and the fact that there is natural sounds makes it seem like he's comfortable with everything.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Walldo
Wide Shot- to get an idea of the setting
Angled Shot- from an angle instead of on center
Low Shot- from a low camera angle
Linking Shot- linking 2 different shots together
Deapth Shot- the focus on an object futher way; gives a 3D feel
Opposite Shot- get the action then get the reaction
Angled Shot- from an angle instead of on center
Low Shot- from a low camera angle
Linking Shot- linking 2 different shots together
Deapth Shot- the focus on an object futher way; gives a 3D feel
Opposite Shot- get the action then get the reaction
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Madison's Story
Story:
I thought it was really insperational. She can do anything everyone else can do maybe even better and she doesnt let anyting get in the way of that. She has amazing support by her family and friends AND her team. Its also really cool how she can play vollyball concidering its a big hand/arm sport when I cant even play vollyball!
Camera Work:
When they were interviewing her dad they used the rule of thirds well. he was on the right side of the picture giving nose room and eyes on third. They did the same thing when they interviewed her but also they mixed up the backgrtounds because its so boring to see the same thing over and over so everytime they interviewed someone they had a different background behind them. They also started with a medium shot then a close shot. They did that a lot to show how far away she seems to be just like everyone else but up close she is different but doesnt let that stop her.
A-Roll:
-interviews
-reporter voice over
-natural sound
B-Roll:
-video footage that comppliments the story
Nat Sound
I thought it was really insperational. She can do anything everyone else can do maybe even better and she doesnt let anyting get in the way of that. She has amazing support by her family and friends AND her team. Its also really cool how she can play vollyball concidering its a big hand/arm sport when I cant even play vollyball!
Camera Work:
When they were interviewing her dad they used the rule of thirds well. he was on the right side of the picture giving nose room and eyes on third. They did the same thing when they interviewed her but also they mixed up the backgrtounds because its so boring to see the same thing over and over so everytime they interviewed someone they had a different background behind them. They also started with a medium shot then a close shot. They did that a lot to show how far away she seems to be just like everyone else but up close she is different but doesnt let that stop her.
A-Roll:
-interviews
-reporter voice over
-natural sound
B-Roll:
-video footage that comppliments the story
Nat Sound
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Publishers passion fueled by the sun
1. What is the focus statement of this story? : Publishers passion fueled by the sun.
2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences : Wide shot of all the offices to see all the cubes, medium shot of the car and him, tight shot of him in the car smiling.
3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds : When the lobby is first shown with the receptionist on the top and him to the left.
4. Give examples of Eyes on Third : He is always on the left or right of the screen with eyes on top hes never in the center or his eyes are never low.
5. Give examples of Talking Space:When he was on the roof talking about the solar panels he was on the left of the grid.
6. What did you like about story? : I liked that he was so happy about saving energy. It made him really exited just to be able to have the solar panels.
2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences : Wide shot of all the offices to see all the cubes, medium shot of the car and him, tight shot of him in the car smiling.
3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds : When the lobby is first shown with the receptionist on the top and him to the left.
4. Give examples of Eyes on Third : He is always on the left or right of the screen with eyes on top hes never in the center or his eyes are never low.
5. Give examples of Talking Space:When he was on the roof talking about the solar panels he was on the left of the grid.
6. What did you like about story? : I liked that he was so happy about saving energy. It made him really exited just to be able to have the solar panels.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Camera Notes
1. What is a Focus Statement? Define
It is what your story is focused on, a short sentance that gives you an over all idea of what your story is about.
2. Why do we need a Focus Statement?
To make your story because with out it you have no story.
3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
Some girls are making their own homecoming dresses.
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?
-camera
-tripod
-microphone
-headphones
-batteries
-media
6. Why is a tripod important?
Helps you get a steady shot, so it can focus.
7. The Tripod is my ___________
friend.
8. Define: Pan
When your trIpod is horizontally
9. Define: Tilt
The tripod held vertically
10. Why are headphones important?
So you can hear what you are taping.You need to know what you're getting.
Because you cant fix audio.
11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
12. Define Wide shot:
Gives an over all surrounding feel. It establishes the location.
13. Why do we need a wide shot?
To see the surrondings to get an idea of where it is.
14. Define Medium shot:
Little less setting but a little more detail
15. Why do we need a medium shot?
To show a little of the detail and the surroundings.
16. Define a tight shot.
To get the detail of something.
Gives an over all surrounding feel. It establishes the location.
13. Why do we need a wide shot?
To see the surrondings to get an idea of where it is.
14. Define Medium shot:
Little less setting but a little more detail
15. Why do we need a medium shot?
To show a little of the detail and the surroundings.
16. Define a tight shot.
To get the detail of something.
17. Why do we need a tight shot?
So you can see more close up, the light the color. Just all the detail.
18. What is a sequence?
19. Why do we need a sequence?
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
interview with laken
What does family mean to you?: Not just blood relitives its friends too. People who are always there for you and would drop anything they are doing at the time to help you if you need it.
Is there an event in your life that has made you are today? If so why?: I was hit by a car in 7th grade. It really showed me who was there for me at the time.
What are some words that you live by?: be happy. Because why who through life not living the fullest and making the most of life?
If you could describe yourself in one word what would it be and why?: it would deffinatly be eccentric. its a word you dont hear a lot . it means out there different ya know some what weird and that discribes me perfectly.
What is something or someone that can get you through your toughest times?: My mom. she understands me completely and she always knows what to say to make me feel better.
If you could go back and change one thing/event in your life what would it be?: To use the cross walk..
If you could help somebody with something who would it be and what would it be?: it would be to cure cancer because it hurts so many people. not just the people with cancer but their family and friends who have to see them go through that.
What does hope mean to you?: it means believing in a postive outlook on the future.
If you could pick one person in your life who impacted you the most who would it be and why?: probably once again my mom, because she has gotten me through every hard time in my life and i can always count on her.
If you could meet someone again that is no longer in your life who would it be? Why?: My grandpa! he was so funny but i only got to meet him a few times before he passed away.
If you could describe yourself in one word what would it be and why?: it would deffinatly be eccentric. its a word you dont hear a lot . it means out there different ya know some what weird and that discribes me perfectly.
What is something or someone that can get you through your toughest times?: My mom. she understands me completely and she always knows what to say to make me feel better.
If you could go back and change one thing/event in your life what would it be?: To use the cross walk..
If you could help somebody with something who would it be and what would it be?: it would be to cure cancer because it hurts so many people. not just the people with cancer but their family and friends who have to see them go through that.
What does hope mean to you?: it means believing in a postive outlook on the future.
If you could pick one person in your life who impacted you the most who would it be and why?: probably once again my mom, because she has gotten me through every hard time in my life and i can always count on her.
If you could meet someone again that is no longer in your life who would it be? Why?: My grandpa! he was so funny but i only got to meet him a few times before he passed away.
Monday, April 15, 2013
1. Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.
Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: out-of-the ordinary
Example: Plane crashes are very unusual and rarely happen.
Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: important events
Example: Wars,elections, and taxes are significant in peoples lives.
Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: Sharing the news while its happening, not later when its over.
Example: People wanna hear about the flood while its happening not nwxt month when everything has dried out.
Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: People want to know about near by events
Example: Next week the school is planning on having spirit week.
Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: When well know people, buildings, or places are involved.
Example: Last night Lindsey Lohan was arrested once again.
Criteria 6: Human Interest
Definition: Stories about ordinary people or heart warming/dramatic stories
Example: The owner needs the 2 dogs to stay together because they rely on and need one another.
2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journlism. Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain. In print journalism such as newspapers they provied fuller coverage, more human interest. News magazines provide a in-depth coverage, more on world news and national news. But the most dramatic is the television news coverage. People can actually see the storm or crash rather than imagining it.
3. List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.
The first story fits under 3 of the 6 criteria. The first being Unusualness because yes crashes do happen often unfortunetly but not with pig cattle being involved. The second would be Timeliness because people wanna know that that JUST happen so they dont take that road. The last would be Human Interest becuase it has happen around our area.
4. List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.
The second story falls under Human Interest because its a really heartfelt story so it gets to you. Another would be Timeliness because it is happening now that they need someone to take care of the dogs.
5. List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.
Prominence because it is all about movie stars and the award show they were at and the awards they had one that night.
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