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