1. Identify and explain as many WALLDO shots as you can.
Wide - None
Angled - Playing piano, making toast (spreading jam)
Low - Making toast (behind the toaster), playing with dog
Linking - Giving toast to mother, wind chimes
Depth - Going down the stairs, toaster
Opposite - Toaster
2. What is Natural Sound?
Sounds that would occur naturally in that environment (i.e - squeaking of shoes and sound of ball in a basketball game).
3. Identify several examples of Natural Sound in this story?
Piano, toaster, knife, leaves, dog barking, wind chimes.
4. How does Natural Sound enhance the story?
It makes it seem more real and helps you connect better by being able to envision yourself in his life, like as a friend watching him make toast.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
W.A.L.L.D.O - 5.1.13
Wide - Sets the scene for the story.
Angled - Adds 3-D effect "flair", draws the viewers eye around the shot.
Low - Gives different perspective of the every day, be careful, it's easy to shoot into the light source.
Linking - Pans from one subject to another, used to connect the two subjects but focus on the main subject.
Depth - Also adds 3-D effect, typically includes something in the foreground (blurred) and the subject in the background, can sometimes show creativity.
Opposite - Filming a subject from the opposite side of what is usually filmed, used frequently as an action-reaction shot during conversations.
Angled - Adds 3-D effect "flair", draws the viewers eye around the shot.
Low - Gives different perspective of the every day, be careful, it's easy to shoot into the light source.
Linking - Pans from one subject to another, used to connect the two subjects but focus on the main subject.
Depth - Also adds 3-D effect, typically includes something in the foreground (blurred) and the subject in the background, can sometimes show creativity.
Opposite - Filming a subject from the opposite side of what is usually filmed, used frequently as an action-reaction shot during conversations.
Make it Memorable Reading Questions Section One
What do you notice about the way he writes? Use specific examples, please. (75 words)
He has really great voice and seems to be a big fan of saying "bingo!". While reading I imagine a lively, passionate older man with white hair, and seeing as he is just that it's very fitting. He is very quick and to the point about subjects, never beating around the bush or "filling the space" to make his book longer. You can tell he wrote the book to help people that are interested in storytelling, not get extra money or look good.
What did you learn from reading pages 9 to 27? (75 words)
Well, initially I thought he was teaching us how to trick people just as journalists are known for, with the "nonquestion/question" and "filling the silence", and while that is essentially what is going on, he seems to do it in a nice way. This portion of the book also explained actual storytelling hints, such as starting in the middle and having a good "main character". Writing things down is also helpful, though common sense when you hear it, most people don't think to do it.
With the scripts: What do suppose is described in each column? Why would it be split like that? What else is interesting about the scripts? (50 words)
The left side describes shots and visual things, such as what shot is being used, when it's cut, what it's cut to, any overlaying footage, etc. The right column is for sound related things like what the narrator is saying, what the interviewee is saying, any music being played over a shot, etc.
On Page 34 (and to the end of the section), Dotson writes about a long-form feature. Find one of these (a story at least 4 minutes long) on a TV news magazine such as Rock Center, 20/20 or 60 Minutes. Then, give and explain examples of how the storyteller uses the five bulleted traits Dotson gives on Page 34. (200 words)
-Scene setting: Wide shot of the bridge that collapsed, this quickly shows you that a bridge has collapsed and you will soon learn about details on that.
-Foreshadowing: Telling you about structural damage or insecurity that had gone unnoticed or unfixed for some time.
-Conflict: Debate on whose fault it is that those things were left unattended.
-Character growth: People in the collapse, impact on their families and lives.
-Resolution: Gonna fix the bridge, and check up on all the other ones so it doesn't happen again.
He has really great voice and seems to be a big fan of saying "bingo!". While reading I imagine a lively, passionate older man with white hair, and seeing as he is just that it's very fitting. He is very quick and to the point about subjects, never beating around the bush or "filling the space" to make his book longer. You can tell he wrote the book to help people that are interested in storytelling, not get extra money or look good.
What did you learn from reading pages 9 to 27? (75 words)
Well, initially I thought he was teaching us how to trick people just as journalists are known for, with the "nonquestion/question" and "filling the silence", and while that is essentially what is going on, he seems to do it in a nice way. This portion of the book also explained actual storytelling hints, such as starting in the middle and having a good "main character". Writing things down is also helpful, though common sense when you hear it, most people don't think to do it.
With the scripts: What do suppose is described in each column? Why would it be split like that? What else is interesting about the scripts? (50 words)
The left side describes shots and visual things, such as what shot is being used, when it's cut, what it's cut to, any overlaying footage, etc. The right column is for sound related things like what the narrator is saying, what the interviewee is saying, any music being played over a shot, etc.
On Page 34 (and to the end of the section), Dotson writes about a long-form feature. Find one of these (a story at least 4 minutes long) on a TV news magazine such as Rock Center, 20/20 or 60 Minutes. Then, give and explain examples of how the storyteller uses the five bulleted traits Dotson gives on Page 34. (200 words)
-Scene setting: Wide shot of the bridge that collapsed, this quickly shows you that a bridge has collapsed and you will soon learn about details on that.
-Foreshadowing: Telling you about structural damage or insecurity that had gone unnoticed or unfixed for some time.
-Conflict: Debate on whose fault it is that those things were left unattended.
-Character growth: People in the collapse, impact on their families and lives.
-Resolution: Gonna fix the bridge, and check up on all the other ones so it doesn't happen again.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Questions - 4.23.13
1. What is the focus statement of this story?
"Publishers passion fueled by sun"
2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences
Wide: Driving car, publishing building, sitting at his computer
Medium: Rear-view mirror, talking about his cabin/the books
Tight: Showing the books, electricity meter, hand on computer mouse
3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
Aligning the guy on the left third line with his solar panels filling the rest of the shot, electricity meter on the side with car filling the rest
4. Give examples of Eyes on Third
His eyes were always on third, even when he wasn't talking or doing anything.
5. Give examples of Talking Space
Sitting at his computer talking about his cabin, interviewing
6. What did you like about story?
The guy seemed very humble about his success, it was nice that they pointed out his "sheepish smile" because that really added to his charm.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Notes - 4.22.13
Rule of Thirds - Separating the shot into nine parts, two lines vertical two lines horizontal.
Eyes on Third - Put the eyes on one of the third lines
Talking Space - The space in front of the person that is talking to make a shot more visually appealing
Eyes on Third - Put the eyes on one of the third lines
Talking Space - The space in front of the person that is talking to make a shot more visually appealing
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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
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
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Zamzam Abdi - American Korean
When you think of the word “Korean” the first thing that
comes to mind could range from the looming threat of North Korea, the bustling
South Korea, or even just that one song that everyone seems to know the dance
to. Something that does not come to mind, is a young woman from Africa, now
living in America, and aspiring to move to Korea. Zamzam Abdi is without a
doubt the most Korean-loving person I know, her face lighting up with a smile
and her very soul seeming to lighten with happiness as she spoke about her
plans.
Smartly
thought, Zamzam plans to just visit the Southern country at first before
picking up and moving to a new life in a foreign land. She wants to spend a lot
of time in the countries capital, Seoul, in hopes of absorbing the culture and
maybe, meeting a few of her favourite band members from popular K-Pop groups “Super Junior” and “2ne1”(pronounced “twenty-one”). Among the fast-paced lifestyle of
going to band signings, concerts, and game shows, Zamzam also plans to get a (literal)
taste of the country through the delicious cuisine.
Zamzam
has a busy and assuredly exciting life ahead of her, and I, personally, wish
her the best of luck.
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