Madison's Story

1. What did you think of the camera work?
 - The photographer seemed to be doing a very good job using the rule of thirds. There was also a pretty good variety of wide, medium, and tight. During interviews talking space was effectively used.

2. What did you like about Madison's story?
 - I really liked that she was able to keep a positive attitude even after everything she has gone through.

Terms:
A-Roll - Anything that is said in the story
Reporters voice overs, natural sound

B-Roll - Video footage that compliments the dtory

A Publishers Dream

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?
The publisher's passion fueled by the sun.
2.  Give examples of W-M-T sequences
When they are looking at the solar panels they take a wide shot, then a medium shot.
3.  Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
When filming the shot the people are on the left third.
4.  Give examples of Eyes on Third
Whenever John is talking his eyes are on third either on the left or right side.
5.  Give examples of Talking Space
As they are talking on the roof, he is on the far right facing left.
6.  What did you like about story?
I like that this guy is going green.

Focus Statements

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
Short sentence that is a central idea about your topic
2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
To narrow down the topic
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?
1. Camera
2. Tripod
3. Microphone
4. Headphones
5. Batteries
6. Media


6.  Why is a tripod important? 
They keep your shots perfectly steady and clean

 7.  The Tripod is my _friend__________

8.  Define:  Pan
Moving tripod head horizontally
9.  Define:  Tilt
Moving tripod head vertically
10.  Why are headphones important?  
So you know what information you're getting.

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

A lot of things can go wrong with equipment and you don't want to find out about it during the shoot or after during editing.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Give an overall feel for the setting and surrounding.
13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
To establish location

14.  Define Medium shot:
Less Setting, more detail.

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
To focus on a specific area.

16.  Define a tight shot.
Close up
17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
You can show lots of detail
18.  What is a sequence?

19.  Why do we need a sequence?

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

Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: Something that is different or out of the ordinary.
Example: An airplane crashing

Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Important events that may affect many people.
Example: Taxes, elections and wars.

Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: People want to hear news as it is happening not down the road.
Example: News of a flood as it's occurring.

Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: News that is nearby to the listener.
Example: State tax laws, or a proposed regional highway.

Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: When well known people or places are involved.
Example: A movie star being arrested.

Criteria 6: Human Interest
Definition: A story about ordinary people or animals.
Example: A minister that runs a drop-in center for troubled teenagers.

2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journlism.  Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain. 
1. Print journalism provides a fuller coverage of more stories.
2. Broadcast Journalism is more dramatic for the viewer due to the power of the camera and actually being able to see what's happening.
3. Broadcast Journalism from the radio is more timely,as it has up to the minute information.
3.  List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.
Unusualness, it was an out of the ordinary story about pigs on the highways near a crash site.
4.  List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.
Unusualness, because it isn't very often you hear about dogs that hear and see for each other. And also Human interest because it is a heart-wrenching story.
5.  List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.
Timeliness, because the movie awards just happened.
Prominence, because at the movie awards there are many very famous people. 

Interview of a classmate

Saleh Omar Interview

Q: What 3 things can you not live without?
A: Family, Education and friends

Q: What is your ultimate goal in life?
A: To be able to look back at his life and be satisfied with what he has done

Q: Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
A: Married with kids and having a good job

Q: What are the characteristics of an ideal spouse?
A: Same intellect level and very trustworthy as well

Q: What would you like to do after high school?
A: Become a mechanical engineer

Q: What is an average day like for you?
A: Go to school,come home and do homework,go to work at Kohls

Q: Is there an event in your life that changed you?
A: Moving here from Mankato

Q: What is your favorite time of the year and why?
A: Summer because it's 3 months off from school

Q: Where would you like to live when you're older and why?
A: Minnesota, because it seems like a great place to raise children