Take a week off from Bob Dotson’s book. This week, we focus on camera shots (follow the link to the list if you need a refresher). Watch both of the videos embedded below.
Then, pick the one you find more interesting. For it, you’re going to write a shot-by-shot account of it (pausing so you can describe each shot). It will take a little while. (You can look at my sample for the Boyd Huppert story we watched in class). On your blog post, give the following information:
Story title:
Total Run Time:
Then, list (and number) each shot in sequence and describe each in 4 to 8 words. For example:1. Close up of doctor’s hands
2. Medium shot of doctor operating
3. Medium shot of reporter asking question
4. Medium shot of doctor sitting, talking
5. Extra close up of doctor’s new microscope
6. Tracking shot (moving) with doctor while walking
What you noticed overall: Finally, write a summary section of at least 100 words about trends, patterns, similarities, differences or strategies you noticed in the stories (either just in the one you focused on, or between the two). You're looking for overall lessons or takeaways that you can apply to your own video shooting.
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbcnews.com/49906045#49906045
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbcnews.com/49548763#49548763
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