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.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Interviewing Notes
1. Show up early, set-up and put mic on chair
2. Run Mic Up shirt
3. Reporter should distract and make a connection
4. Photographer is listening in headphones
5. Frame up shot: Eyes on Third, Talking Space/Nose Room, Cam Eye Level,
6. Photographer gives signal: Clears Throat... to signal he/she is ready for the interview to start
7. 1st Question is always State your name and spell it...
8. Open Ended Questions
9. Last Question is always "Is there anything else you want to say"
10. Shoot Cut Aways of Hands or Reporter
11. Avoid verbal responses to interview
12. Let them fill in the silence
13. Start with a casual conversation, let them feel comfortable with you
Run and Gun Interviews:
1. What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
Going around shooting casual interviews consisting of only one or two questions.
2. What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
Have a casual conversation with the interviewee while the camera man is adjusting everything.
3. Why do you think we should ask for permission?
There are some legal aspects in interviewing and you need their permission to credit them.
4. Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
So we can have it said and spelt right when we show them on T.V.
5. Where should we place the microphone?
A "hang loose" distance from your mouth.
6. Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?
7. The photographer is responsible for the sound levels. What are two things the photog should be aware of?
Sound meters and background noise.
8. COMPOSITION: How we should frame our interview shot:
a. Eyes on ___third________
b. 2 Eyes One ___one ear_______
c. Camera should be Higher, Even, or Lower than subject? Even
d. Talking space or __nose______ Room
BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of __a window__________.
10. Why should we keep signs out of the background?
They are distracting.
11. If we were doing an interview about the high cost of parking at EVHS where would a good place to interview be?
Out in the parking lot.
12. What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
You put on a wireless mic, and the interviewee is demonstrating something to you. It's beneficial because it's more interesting to watch than just someone sitting there talking.
2. Run Mic Up shirt
3. Reporter should distract and make a connection
4. Photographer is listening in headphones
5. Frame up shot: Eyes on Third, Talking Space/Nose Room, Cam Eye Level,
6. Photographer gives signal: Clears Throat... to signal he/she is ready for the interview to start
7. 1st Question is always State your name and spell it...
8. Open Ended Questions
9. Last Question is always "Is there anything else you want to say"
10. Shoot Cut Aways of Hands or Reporter
11. Avoid verbal responses to interview
12. Let them fill in the silence
13. Start with a casual conversation, let them feel comfortable with you
Run and Gun Interviews:
1. What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
Going around shooting casual interviews consisting of only one or two questions.
2. What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
Have a casual conversation with the interviewee while the camera man is adjusting everything.
3. Why do you think we should ask for permission?
There are some legal aspects in interviewing and you need their permission to credit them.
4. Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
So we can have it said and spelt right when we show them on T.V.
5. Where should we place the microphone?
A "hang loose" distance from your mouth.
6. Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?
7. The photographer is responsible for the sound levels. What are two things the photog should be aware of?
Sound meters and background noise.
8. COMPOSITION: How we should frame our interview shot:
a. Eyes on ___third________
b. 2 Eyes One ___one ear_______
c. Camera should be Higher, Even, or Lower than subject? Even
d. Talking space or __nose______ Room
BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of __a window__________.
10. Why should we keep signs out of the background?
They are distracting.
11. If we were doing an interview about the high cost of parking at EVHS where would a good place to interview be?
Out in the parking lot.
12. What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
You put on a wireless mic, and the interviewee is demonstrating something to you. It's beneficial because it's more interesting to watch than just someone sitting there talking.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Mudhouse Video Script- Sound Bites and Stand Ups
[Reporter]
“Everybody knows to come downtown to
the Mudhouse for a great cup of coffee, but
nobody wants coffee when it’s a hundred
and five degrees.”
[Customer]
the Mudhouse for a great cup of coffee, but
nobody wants coffee when it’s a hundred
and five degrees.”
[Customer]
“Um I think we come I probably come in here
2 or 3 times a week. Well pretty typically I like
a nice hot cup of coffee, but in the summer it’s
really nice to come in and get a cool drink.”
2 or 3 times a week. Well pretty typically I like
a nice hot cup of coffee, but in the summer it’s
really nice to come in and get a cool drink.”
[Reporter]
“For coffee shops like the Mudhouse, there is
one way to beat the heat, and that’s to offer
refreshing cold drinks.”
one way to beat the heat, and that’s to offer
refreshing cold drinks.”
[Worker]
“You know during the summer months, we ice
most of our drinks. A lot of our customers still
need their caffeine fixed so you know if they
usually get a latte, they’ll come in and get an
iced latte instead.”
most of our drinks. A lot of our customers still
need their caffeine fixed so you know if they
usually get a latte, they’ll come in and get an
iced latte instead.”
[Worker]
“I read a lot of medical books and herb books
and they said drinking coffee can actually cool
you down, than drinking cold sodas and stuff. It
just takes you, does something to you to reduce
the heat of your body, and it seems to do ok.”
and they said drinking coffee can actually cool
you down, than drinking cold sodas and stuff. It
just takes you, does something to you to reduce
the heat of your body, and it seems to do ok.”
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Mudhouse Video Script- B-Roll
CHALKBOARD
CUSTOMERS IN
LINE
WORKER
MAKING SMOOTHIE
CUSTOMER SPEAKING
CUSTOMER SPEAKING
WORKER
MAKING COFFEE
BLENDER
NATURAL SOUND
REPORTER
SPEAKING
WOMAN WORKER
SPEAKING
MENU OF COLD
COFFEE DRINKS
CUSTOMER
DRINKING COLD DRINK
OLDER WOMAN WORKER
SPEAKING
GROUND UP
COFFEE
COFFEE BEING
POURED INTO CUP
All Soundbites, B Roll, Standups
Sound Bites
1.
“You know during the summer months, we ice most
of our drinks. A lot of our customers still need their caffeine fixed so you
know if they usually get a latte, they’ll come in and get an iced latte instead.”
2.
“Um I think we come I probably come in here 2 or
3 times a week, usually, maybe less but max 3 times a week.”
3.
“Well pretty typically I like a nice hot cup of
coffee, but in the summer it’s really nice to come in and get a cool drink.”
4.
“Uh well I have got the iced muddle puddle,
right here, one of their classics. It’s got vanilla and let’s see, and mocha, a
little bit of chocolate mixed in there and mix it all up with some ice and it’s
a good good drink. A little whipped cream and it tops it right off.”
5.
“I read a lot of medical books and herb books
and they said drinking coffee can actually cool you down, than drinking cold
sodas and stuff. It just takes you, does something to you to reduce the heat of
your body, and it seems to do ok.”
B roll
11.
WS of customer sitting with computer at Mudhouse
22.
MS of customer sitting with computer at Mudhouse
33.
WS of customers in line
44.
TS of chalkboard
55.
CU of “Hot” on chalkboard
66.
TS of Mudhouse bag of coffee beans
77
MS of fan spinning
88.
Tracking shot of worker carrying a basket of cream
99.
MS of working grabbing smoothing, then tracks to
the sign “Pick up drinks here”
--10.Tracks worker pouring coffee, tighter shot
111.TS of “Lift my lid” on trash can
112.
MS of toilet seat on wall and lady opening it.
Zooms in
113
TS of chalkboard cold coffee drinks menu
114.
TS of chalkboard smoothies menu
115. Medium depth shot, containers in front, workers
in back
116.Shakey shot of table and chair
117.
MS of green marble on wall
118. TS of opening another toilet lid on wall, zooms
in to painting
119.
TS of customer drinking cold drink
220. Tracking TS of another customer with a cold
drink sitting down, zooms in on her drink
221.
Tracking TS of worker putting coffee into scoop,
and dumping it in a machine that will pour out the coffee
222. TS of coffee being poured into cup, zooms out to
worker and coffee. Camera swings around to a more opposite shot. Tracks her
scooping peanut butter, pouring milk, scooping powder, and scooping ice. Puts
container on blender, TS of blending.
223. CU of blender “End of program ready” Zooms out
to worker grabbing container and pouring drink into cup. Carries drink to
counter
224.
MS of worker at counter shouting “Double peanut
butter puddle” Tracks customer grabbing it and walking out
Stand ups
1.
“Everybody knows to come downtown to the
Mudhouse for a great cup of coffee, but nobody wants coffee when it’s a hundred
and five degrees.”
2.
“For coffee shops like the Mudhouse, there is
one way to beat the heat, and that’s to offer refreshing cold drinks.”
3.
“Another great thing about the Mudhouse is that
once you get your drink and sit down, there’s a lot of great artwork.”
Friday, May 17, 2013
Friday Shot by Shot Assignment
Disappearing jobs: Video store closes up
2:58
1. CU of video verite sign
2. WS of inside of store
3. MS of Marc reaching for DVD
4. CU of Marc in interview
5. WS of outside of store, little depth with a rail in the front
6. MS of customers looking and walking through store
7. TS of customer looking through DVDs
8. CU of movie cover "City for Conquest"
9. CU of movie cover "The Beloved Rogue" and "The Oyster Princess"
10. CU of light up "DVD Rental" sign
11. Tracking a customer looking at the DVD shelves
12. TS of customer's hand reaching for a DVD
13. CU of Marc in interview
14. Angled tight shot of "Open" sign
15. TS of Marc at the computer going through DVD's, shows off a little depth in the store
16. MS of customer looking at the shelf for a movie
17. Opposite MS of the customer looking at the shelf for a movie, also rule of thirds
18. CU of "Suggestions, comments" box
19. CU of Marc in interview
20. WS of customer scanning through the shelves for a movie
21. MS of the customer now looking at a movie, he walks out of the shot
22. TS of dog
23. MS of customer grabbing DVD's then walking out of the shot
24. TS of customer looking for a movie
25. CU of Julie in interview
26. MS of Julie looking at the shelves for a movie, rule of thirds
27. WS of Julie at the check out desk
28. CU of Julie in interview
29. TS of Julie holding a movie, rule of thirds, also some natural sound in that shot
30. Depth WS focusing on shelves with Julie and rest of the store in the back
31. MS of inside of store looking outside through the window
32. Angled TS of "Most DVD's $2.50!"
33. CU of Marc thinking, rule of thirds
34. TS of Marc grabbing a DVD
35. CU of Marc in interview
36. TS of the candy sign, a little depth with Marc in the background
37. MS of Marc holding a DVD
38. TS of Marc's hand grabbing a DVD
39. CU of Marc's face while going through DVD's
40. WS from the back of the store
41. CU of Marc in interview
42. MS of worker putting DVD's in box, other worker stacking them
43. MS of worker handing DVD's to a customer
44. Low MS of receipt printer and customer waiting for their receipt
45. TS of worker filing DVD's in black drawer
46. TS of 2 workers filing DVD's in black drawer
47. CU of Marc in interview
48. WS of outside looking in the store and Marc turning light off and walking out
What I noticed about this video is that there are a lot of unusual shots that you wouldn't see in a normal news story. It seemed a lot more free handed and not focusing too much on the rules. There were a lot of close ups of faces and the shot they had for Marc and Julie getting interviewed was interesting. It was centered and close up, which I liked because it wasn't a usual shot during an interview. Some more variety they brought to this story was some angled shots and some low shots. There were a few times where you would get 3 or 4 tight shots in a row. Some shots seem a little random at times, but there were some good sequences.
2:58
1. CU of video verite sign
2. WS of inside of store
3. MS of Marc reaching for DVD
4. CU of Marc in interview
5. WS of outside of store, little depth with a rail in the front
6. MS of customers looking and walking through store
7. TS of customer looking through DVDs
8. CU of movie cover "City for Conquest"
9. CU of movie cover "The Beloved Rogue" and "The Oyster Princess"
10. CU of light up "DVD Rental" sign
11. Tracking a customer looking at the DVD shelves
12. TS of customer's hand reaching for a DVD
13. CU of Marc in interview
14. Angled tight shot of "Open" sign
15. TS of Marc at the computer going through DVD's, shows off a little depth in the store
16. MS of customer looking at the shelf for a movie
17. Opposite MS of the customer looking at the shelf for a movie, also rule of thirds
18. CU of "Suggestions, comments" box
19. CU of Marc in interview
20. WS of customer scanning through the shelves for a movie
21. MS of the customer now looking at a movie, he walks out of the shot
22. TS of dog
23. MS of customer grabbing DVD's then walking out of the shot
24. TS of customer looking for a movie
25. CU of Julie in interview
26. MS of Julie looking at the shelves for a movie, rule of thirds
27. WS of Julie at the check out desk
28. CU of Julie in interview
29. TS of Julie holding a movie, rule of thirds, also some natural sound in that shot
30. Depth WS focusing on shelves with Julie and rest of the store in the back
31. MS of inside of store looking outside through the window
32. Angled TS of "Most DVD's $2.50!"
33. CU of Marc thinking, rule of thirds
34. TS of Marc grabbing a DVD
35. CU of Marc in interview
36. TS of the candy sign, a little depth with Marc in the background
37. MS of Marc holding a DVD
38. TS of Marc's hand grabbing a DVD
39. CU of Marc's face while going through DVD's
40. WS from the back of the store
41. CU of Marc in interview
42. MS of worker putting DVD's in box, other worker stacking them
43. MS of worker handing DVD's to a customer
44. Low MS of receipt printer and customer waiting for their receipt
45. TS of worker filing DVD's in black drawer
46. TS of 2 workers filing DVD's in black drawer
47. CU of Marc in interview
48. WS of outside looking in the store and Marc turning light off and walking out
What I noticed about this video is that there are a lot of unusual shots that you wouldn't see in a normal news story. It seemed a lot more free handed and not focusing too much on the rules. There were a lot of close ups of faces and the shot they had for Marc and Julie getting interviewed was interesting. It was centered and close up, which I liked because it wasn't a usual shot during an interview. Some more variety they brought to this story was some angled shots and some low shots. There were a few times where you would get 3 or 4 tight shots in a row. Some shots seem a little random at times, but there were some good sequences.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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