Madison Story

Madison has a disabled arm, but she doesn't let that stop her. I liked this story because it really seems like Madison doesn't find her arm to a disadvantage. She does things people with two arms can do, like volleyball, and is very positive about life. I admire Madison and I thought it was a good story. Here are some thoughts of the camera work...
-Interviews have talking space, eyes on thirds
-While she was at her desk, there was a wide, medium, and tight shot. Even a few cut offs
-Good sequences
-Volleyball could have been shot a little better, her face was cut off in an action shot.
-The backgrounds for the interviews are interesting, show off different settings in the school.

A-Roll: Anything in the story you can hear... Ex. Interviews, reporter voice overs, natural sounds.

B-Roll: The video footage that compliments the story.

Energy Efficient Publisher

1.  What is the focus statement of this story?
A Publisher's Passion Fueled by the Sun.
2.  Give examples of W-M-T sequences
Wide- When he was driving down the road, showed the area he was driving in.
Medium- Zoomed in a little closer to show the detail.
Tight- Got a different angle of him at the wheel, tight shot of him and the inside of his car. More detail.
3.  Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
The reflection of the publisher in the side view mirror of his car.
4.  Give examples of Eyes on Third
Besides shot of him at the wheel, his eyes are always on the top horizontal line on the left or right side of the picture.
5.  Give examples of Talking Space
While the publisher was talking about watching the meters in his power box, he was to the right and the rest was space to show the box and talking space.
6.  What did you like about story?
I like how passionate he is to be energy efficient.

Camera Video Questions

CAMERA NOTES

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


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
A statement that is the main idea of your story.
2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
So we know what we are going to write our story about.
3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
"Homecoming nominees have unusual talents"
4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Instead of "Some girls are making their homecoming dresses this year," the focus statement would be "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? 
It keeps the shot still, not shaky if you were holding it.
7.  The Tripod is my ___________
Friend.
8.  Define:  Pan
Moving the tripod horizontally.
9.  Define:  Tilt
Moving the tripod vertically.
10.  Why are headphones important?  
You can't fix bad audio, so you can be checking if your sound is good through headphones.
11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
If something isn't working- for example the batteries aren't fully charged- and you didn't check before the shoot, then the whole shot is ruined.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Show setting and surroundings. Establish a location.
13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
In order for the audience to get an idea of the setting.
14.  Define Medium shot:
Little less setting, and more detail focus on a specific area.
15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
Gives you a closer look of what's happening.
16.  Define a tight shot.
Lots of detail.
17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
To show the detail, interesting to watch.
18.  What is a sequence?
When you edit a series of connected shots together.
19.  Why do we need a sequence?
First you get a feel for the room as a whole, then you can zoom in more on what your focus is, finally, you focus their attention on the main focus and see more detail.