Make it Memorable- Bob Dotson Reading #3

Read in Dotson’s book pages 55 thru 71. Then:
1. What do you find most interesting about what he says on these pages? What stands out as particularly useful to you as a storyteller? (75 words)
Something that I find useful is to not cut off dramatic events. Leave silence for a dramatic effect and don't cut off shots just to string the facts together. Another thing that is useful is less is more. Like the example in Dotson's book, "Jesus wept" is more powerful than "Jesus, a carpenter of Nazareth, age 30, was executed in pre-dawn darkness..." I find it interesting how you should end your story with an unforgettable visual. I believe this is very hard to do and doesn't happen much in news stories.
To answer the rest, you must visit the site for Boyd Huppert’s Land of 10,000 Stories (http://www.kare11.com/news/investigative/extras/stories.aspx). Pick two that look interesting. Watch them. Then, pick one of those and answer the following prompts about it, please:
2. What is the name of the story, and on what date did it first air?
89-year-old librarian spreads passion for books. 6:25 PM March 4th 2013.
3. List and describe four instances of natural sound. 
- Librarian banging on and unlocking the door to get inside
- Librarian laughing at the water bottle saying "It's ice"
- Librarian walking on the snow
- Librarian in her library surrounded by books saying "I mean look at 'em. Just look"
4. List and describe (including the type and what they are showing) four camera shots that you find interesting.
- The low angled shot of the books in the shelf
- The wide shot of the town hall that is on the right side of the thirds
-The tight shot of the Byron Town Hall sign
-The wide shot of a dirt road covered in snow with trees and electric poles surrounding it
5. Write a possible focus statement for the story (strong verbs; no “-ing” words)
"Librarian's Passion for Books"
6. How does this story utilize Dotson’s “Building Blocks” (from Page 68)? Discuss a few of them, please. (100 words) 
Huppert has a good way of using soundbites. They are all short but informative, just how Dotson wants them to be. The librarian is constantly brought up in the story, and only one sentence is said every time she is in the shot. Huppert's story also utilizes pictures. From 1:14-1:23 there are a variety of different books and genres being shot. There are many different shots of the books, the library, and the environment surrounding the library. Words is a building block Huppert uses a lot. He constantly talks through out the story, informing viewers of details they need to add to the story.