Madison's Story

The camera work in Madison's story is really great.  When ever they had interviews in place, the person being interviewed always had talking space.  They also did a really good job with having eyes on thirds.  They also did a really good job with transitions and cut away shots.

This story is really inspirational to anyone.  You don't need a disability to find something in this story.  Everyone has hardships and Madison proves that you don't need to let stop you from doing anything you put your mind to. 

A-Roll:  Anything in the story that you hear. (Interviews, reporter voice overs, natural sound)
B-Roll:  Video footage that compliments the story. 
Nat Sound: The natural sound you hear.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Opening Assignment: 

Watch the latest 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's passion fueled by sun

2.  Give examples of W-M-T sequences





The angles on his new car were W-M-T

3.  Give examples of The Rule of Thirds




The computer screens were in the cross hair. The solar panels were on the top line.

4.  Give examples of Eyes on Third




My eyes where followed the top line when they were displaying the solar roof.

5.  Give examples of Talking Space


Whenever they interviewed him, He had talking space. Or when they asked other people questions they always had talking space.

6.  What did you like about story?


I like the guys passion for a green work space.  He was willing to shovel off his roof in the winder, that's awesome.

Notes

1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
a statement that gives you a central idea.

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
it gives us a focus on a certain thing /person. also lets us stay on task.

3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
girls making their 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?
tripod, camera , microphone, batteries ,media ,headphones

6.  Why is a tripod important? 
it keeps it completely still

7.  The Tripod is my / friend/

8.  Define:  Pan
moving the shot left and right

9.  Define:  Tilt
moving the shot up and down

10.  Why are headphones important?  
so you can listen to the recording audio

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
to make it work when you need it because you cant re-shoot sometimes nor do you want to.

12.  Define Wide shot:
a shot that takes in a lot of space overall feel

13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
they help us understand the environment

14.  Define Medium shot:
a shot that takes up space but not as much  adds detail

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
adds more detail and info

16.  Define a tight shot.
a close up if you will of an object or person. lots of detail

17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
useful in the way of the detail is very good.

18.  What is a sequence?
A series of connected shots

19.  Why do we need a sequence?
they give us more understanding of the scene

Criteria of Newsworthiness

Today you will read pages 21,22, and 23 of "The News" packet. Copy the following questions on to your blog and answer.

1.  Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.

Criteria 1: Unusualness.
Definition:  Different, unusual, out of the ordinary.  Unusual news is more often, bad news.
Example: A plane crashing.

Criteria 2: Significance.
Definition: An important event, something that effects many people.
Example: Taxes, elections, war, the economy.

Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: Something that is happening right now, not later.
Example: a developing bank robbery, or flood.

Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: News that is local
Example: The school's budget, new ball park in town.

Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: When well-known people, buildings, or places are involved.
Example: Movie-star being arrested.

Criteria 6: Human Interest
Definition: News with emotional and personal appeal.
Example: Minister running a drop-in center for troubled teens.

2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism.  Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain.  Print news is more in-depth coverage of multiple stories.
 Radio is broadcasted and usually the more timely of all others because it is in the moment. Televised news is the more dramatic because is uses music and visuals with its stories.

3.  List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.

• Unusualness - There were pigs grazing after the accident.
• Timeliness - The story was covered that day.
• Prominence - happened on I-94

4.  List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.

• Unusualness - 1 deaf dog and 1 blind dog helping each other.
• Timeliness - Dogs that needed a home in that moment.
• Proximity - They were in the metro area.
• Human Interest - The dogs needed each other and couldn't be separated.

5.  List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.

•  Significance - The MTV Awards is well known by a lot of people.
• Timeliness - It happens every year.
• Prominence - Celebrities doing weird things.

Interview of a Classmate

Luis Morfin, is no first time traveler.  Since the age of 5, Morfin has been flying to Mexico City to see his mother and the back to Minnesota.  “I must have been really nervous because I threw up about 3 times” Morfin recalls.  He sometimes gets nervous now when he fly’s but nothing that bad he reassures me.

            Last year was the first year he traveled alone.  He was on his way home from a visit in Mexico City, and was now in the Huston Texas airport.  “A man approached me and I had no idea who he was.” Morfin says.  “He asked me where I was coming from and going to.  HE asked me about the terminals because the one to C was broken or something.  When we got on the train he sat by me and asked me for my Facebook name. I told him I didn’t have one.  He asked for and e-mail and finally my phone number.  I just told him my parent were very strict.  I locked myself in the bathrrom for about an hour.” Morfin says.  I asked him if he thinks he was following him, he said yes.  But that wasn’t the only strange occurrence that morning while waiting for his flight. He was also asked if he enjoyed the Bartz Mustapha.  

Even through all the weird happenings Morfin is still excited for his future travels.  HE plans on going to France for his dream vacation and then going to Spain where he hopes to live one day.

Interviewing a Classmate - Questions

1.       3 things you can’t live without.

 phone

 computer

 family

2.       Best thing to have happen to you this school year.

 Lunch with his friends all 4 quarters

3.       Favorite place to visit and why.

 Wisconsin Dells.  He really enjoyed it.

4.       Favorite teacher at Eastview.

 Mr. Sherwin

5.       Favorite thing to do on a rainy day.

 Watching TV

6.       If you could change the mascot, what would it be and why would it be that?

 No cats, there are to many of those.

7.       If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Spain

8.       If you could trade places with a celebrity, who would it be and why?

Jennifer Lowrance

9.       If you’re life were a movie, what movie would it be?

A very boring movie.

10.   Something not a lot of people know about you.

 He's Mexican

11.   Weirdest food you’ve ever tried.

Turtle Eggs.  He didn't like them.

12.   What spring sport teams do you think will go to state?

All of our teams.

13.   What’s something you want to do/achieve before you kick the bucket?

Sky diving.

14.   What’s your dream vacation?

France.

15.   What’s your summer 2013 playlist?

Anything on the radio right now.

16.   What board game can you beat anyone at?

Candy land.