Notes - 4.18.13

1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define.
Statement that guides your story.

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
To keep us focused on what we are writing the story about (narrows down to one thing).

3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
"Some girls are 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?
Camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, batteries, media.

6.  Why is a tripod important?
Stabilize the camera to eliminate shaking and increase clarity in the video.

7.  The Tripod is my __  friend____. 

8.  Define:  Pan
Moving camera horizontally.

9.  Define:  Tilt
Moving camera vertically.

10.  Why are headphones important?  
Without headphones you don't know what audio you're getting.

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
Something could have broken which would make it impossible to get anything, or only get unusable footage.

12.  Define Wide shot:
"Establishing shots"

13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
They give an overall feel of the setting & establish location.

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

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
Start to focus on a specific thing.

16.  Define a tight shot.
"Close-up"
 

17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
Get detail and definite focus.

18.  What is a sequence?
A series of connected shots

19.  Why do we need a sequence?
They're used to tell a story that makes sense