Reading/Blog Post

Today we will continue our Editing assignment.

Handout Make It Memorable by Bob Dotson

ASSIGNMENT FOR FRIDAY:
Regarding the book by Bob Dotson, Make It Memorable: Please read the introduction and Section One (pages 3-41). Then, answer the following questions and be sure to exceed the requested word counts:
o What do you notice about the way he writes? Use specific examples, please. (75 words)
o What did you learn from reading pages 9 to 27? (75 words)
o 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)
o 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)

EDITING DAY

Today the group that filmed yesterday will edit their silent video together.  The groups that did not film yesterday, will film today.


1st:  The First Step is to always copy your footage to the computer.  DO NOT import the video straight into the project. 

2.  Insert your SD card into the USB drive using the card reader provided. 

3.  A pop up window should appear.  Click Open Folder to view files.

4.  Keep that window open and also open C: Drive/Student Data/Period 1 folder

5.  Make a folder called Q4 Silent Video

6.  Find your videos on the SD card and Copy to the Q4 Silent Video folder on the computer.

7.  Open up Adobe Premiere

8.  Create New Project

9.  Save the New Project in the same folder you saved the videos.  C: Drive/Student Data/Period 1 folder

10.  Import the videos into your project.

11.  I will give you a tour of the program:  Layout, Basic editing

Tuesday

Opening Assignment: 

Watch the latest Land of 10,000 stories:  A Publishers Dream

Answer the following questions about the story:

1.  What is the focus statement of this story?

2.  Give examples of W-M-T sequences

3.  Give examples of The Rule of Thirds

4.  Give examples of Eyes on Third

5.  Give examples of Talking Space

6.  What did you like about story?



SILENT VIDEO ASSIGNMENT:

Camera Notes

Finish watching W-M-T shots

NOTES:

The Rule of Thirds

Eyes on Third

Talking Space/The Nose Knows


10 Steps to Great Camera Work

Sequences

Finish Notetaking on Sequences


FILMING SEQUENCES!

CAMERA NOTES

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?

3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.

4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)



5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?



6.  Why is a tripod important? 

7.  The Tripod is my ___________

8.  Define:  Pan

9.  Define:  Tilt

10.  Why are headphones important?  

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

12.  Define Wide shot:


13.  Why do we need a wide shot?


14.  Define Medium shot:


15.  Why do we need a medium shot?


16.  Define a tight shot.

17.  Why do we need a tight shot?

18.  What is a sequence?

19.  Why do we need a sequence?

 

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Tuesday

-Today is a shortened period due to MCA's.

-Finish Discussion of Criteria of Newsworthiness:

Assignment:  On your blog, post a list of 10 possible story topics that would be appropriate for the Eastview Audience.  (Title it:  Story Topic and Focus Statement)

-Focus Statements:  Introduction to Focus Statements:  Watch short clip.

Assignment:  On your previous blog, create a focus statement for one of your story topics listed previously. 

Criteria of Newsworthiness

Today you will read pages 21,22, and 23 of "The News" packet. Copy the following questions on to your blog and answer.

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

Criteria 1:
Definition:
Example

Criteria 2:
Definition:
Example:

Criteria 3:
Definition:
Example:

Criteria 4:
Definition:
Example:

Criteria 5:
Definition:
Example:

Criteria 6:
Definition:
Example:

2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journlism.  Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain. 


3.  List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.

4.  List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.

5.  List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.

Tuesday, April 9th

Today we will begin with class Procedures and Expectations.

Next we will watch an INTERVIEWING Video:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAh9x5-5ffo

We will conduct our classmate interviews now:
  Using your 10 questions find out about your class mate.  You should elaborate more on the questions.  HAVE A CONVERSATION!

Rationale: We like to tell and hear stories. It drives our communication. When someone asks you what you did today, the best parts of what you share (and what you remember from your day) are the stories. By practicing, you will become a more engaging story teller and a more nuanced communicator.

Objective: Write a focused story of 450 to 600 words about one of your classmates.

Description: I will assign you a classmate (it is better if you aren’t already friends because you can be more objective and unbiased). You will spend parts of a few days interviewing this person.

RUBRIC: Your story will be graded on the following criteria. Please check your work against this before you hand it in.

Stage                                                                                                                                                                              Points

INTERVIEWING (3 points)                                                                                                                          __/3
Interview notes are handed in and are at least a page in length                                                        __/1

During observation, writer’s nonverbal behavior conveys interest in the interview                        __/1

During observation, writer asks follow-up questions that lead to more detailed responses        __/1

 

 

WRITING (8 points)                                                                                                                                     __/8

Header is at top left and contains: your name, class, date, interviewee, word count                      __/1

Gives a 3-to-5 word focus statement centered above the story; includes strong verb                   __/2

Within story, that focus statement expands into a full thesis statement within first 4 ’graphs    __/1

Remains focused around the thesis statement from top to bottom of story; trim and fit             __/1

All words (including names) are spelled as they are supposed to be spelled in context                 __/2

Contains at least two direct quotes that are blended into the story                                                   __/1

 

PLANNING (4 points):                                                                                                                                   __/4

List of B-roll possibilities describes at least eight shots                                                                          __/1

Those shots all match the content of the story                                                                                       __/1

The shots are varied between close ups, medium shots and establishing shots                               __/1

Describes, either in paragraph or list form, at least two possible natural sound opportunities    __/1

 

Late fee (if applicable)                                                                                                                                             -__/3

 

 

TOTAL                                                                                                                                                         __/15

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