Madison's Story

The camera work was very well done, really managed well to draw in the viewer to the right places. The shots lined up with each other and the transition between each shot was well balanced. Each shot described the scene and continued the story where the narration didn't.
The story itself, was very well narrated and the interviews with the people involved followed the rules of camera work quite nicely.

"Land of 10,000 Stories: A Publisher's Dream" notes

1.  What is the focus statement of this story?
"A Publisher's Dream"
2.  Give examples of W-M-T sequences
Tight: Ladder
Medium: climbing the ladder
Wide: View of roof solar panels
 3.  Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
Wiping off the car,
4.  Give examples of Eyes on Third
Face in Car mirror, at the computer
5.  Give examples of Talking Space
Solar panel in background
6.  What did you like about story?
Geeky publisher is selling electricity back to the electric company. He is amazingly green.

Rules of Composition

Rule of Thirds: Create a grid with which to shoot
             - Tic-Tac-Toe

Eyes of Third: Keep the eyes of the subject of the upper line of the grid

Talking Space: Keep open space IN FRONT of the subject

Camera Notes

1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
The central statement that defines a topic.
2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
It focuses the topic
3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
Amish people are moving towards modern technology.
4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Amish Modernize Society.


 5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
Camera, Tripod, Microphone, batteries, headphones, and media.


6.  Why is a tripod important? 
Keeps camera perfectly still
7.  The Tripod is my _Friend__

8.  Define:  Pan
Horizontal movement
9.  Define:  Tilt
Vertical movement
10.  Why are headphones important?  
So you can know if your audio is good.

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

To make sure it is working correctly.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Wide shot shows surroundings and establishes the setting

 13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
To establish the setting.

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

 15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
To focus on a specific area.

16.  Define a tight shot.
A lot of Detail/ close up shot
17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
To give more detail.
18.  What is a sequence?
A series of connected shots.
19.  Why do we need a sequence?
It brings in the viewer.

Criteria of Newsworthiness Assignment

1.  Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.

Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: Anything that is out of the ordinary.
Example: An airplane crash

Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Important events that affect people.
Example: An election

Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: Something happening right now, not some time ago.
Example: A volcanic eruption

Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: Nearby events.
Example: State law

Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: News may pertain to well known people.
Example: Britney Spears

Criteria 6: Human Interest
Definition: Emotional stories about ordinary people
Example: Two brother dogs helping each other, never separating

2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journlism.  Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain. 
The big differences between broadcast journalism and print, while rather small, are still significant.  Broadcast news is often more timely, and tends to be more dramatic with its story-telling.  It also is more vocal. Printed journalism takes time to write, yet allows readers to pick and choose what they want to know about. They can also be invaluable to student research.
3. List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.
This story fits under Unusualness, Timeliness and Proximity due to how unlikely it is for a truck carrying pigs to crash, how recent it is, and how close by it is.

 4.  List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.
The second story fits under Human interest due to how it deals with two dogs that need each other to get around. It also fits under Proximity due to its closeness.

5.  List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.
This third story was a Prominent story due to the celebrities taking part in it. It is also a rather timely story, mainly due to how recent the MTV movie awards is.  Seeing as it is in the US, it would also be in the Proximity category.

Interview of a classmate

Questions and Answers from: Chris Cook

1.      What’s daily life like for you?

Chris normally does chores and homework after a long school day, with Football and basketball taking up time on occasion.

2.      What has significantly impacted your life in any way?

Chris says his mother had significant effect on his life, but also mentions the time his cousin moved to Chicago

3.      How has it impacted you?

Interaction with his mother has made him the man he is today, and that was enough for him to get over the distance between him and his cousin.

4.      Why did it impact you that way?

A Mother is a mother

5.      What is truly unique about you?

He likes to be friendly.

6.      What is a hobby you enjoy?

Chris Cook enjoys spending time with friends, and meeting new people and doing new things.

7.      What is this hobby like?

This hobby is a simple everyday occurrence for him, but he likes it all the same/

8.      What other things do you like to do?

As mentioned, he likes to do new things, meet new people, and at the same time enjoys playing Basketball and Football.

9.      What kind of pets do you have, if any?

He has no pets.
      10.  Why do you think you are you?
He says he is who he is due to his mother, and how God is in his life.