Thursday, June 5, 2014

Final Assignment

“The Truman Show”

3 Academy Award Nominations:
            Best Supporting Actor:  Ed Harris (Christof)
            Best Director:  Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society)
            Best Screenplay:  Andrew Niccol

Winner of 3 Golden Globes:
            Best Actor:  Jim Carrey
            Best Supporting Actor:  Ed Harris
            Best Original Score

Objective:
You will write a threfive pargraph paper analyzing “The Truman Show” by writing on any of the following topics (Due Wednesday)

1.      How do camera angles and camera movements affect the movie?  What unique shots are used in the film and how do they impact the audience?  How is framing used to remind the viewer of the cameras themselves?  What impact do cameras have on you as a viewer?  Pick a particular scene when you think cameras play an important role in the mood of the film.

2.      What impact does music have on the movie?  Why is particular music used for certain scenes?  Why does the music stop when Truman sails into the wall?  How does Christof display the importance of music in his television show?  How are other sound effects used to add to a particular feeling?  Is this movie deserving of a golden globe award for best original score?

3.      What does “The Truman Show” say about the impact of mass media on our society?  How does the movie use product placement in a sarcastic way?  Is this movie realistic when thinking of current trends in web broadcasting?  Would you watch this show?  Would you be an actor in the show?  What is the irony of a movie about the making of a live television show?  Compare this movie to “Bullworth”, “Wag the Dog” or another movie about mass media.

4.      Does the movie have a deeper symbolic or philosophical meaning?  Do the names of characters like Truman (true man) or Christof (Christ of) have deeper meaning?  In what ways is Christof like a deity (“I’m the creator”)?  What is the meaning of Sylvia’s (Lauren’s) picture that Truman carries?  How is the symbol of water used?  How is repetition used in this movie (much like “Groundhog’s Day”)?  Why doesn’t Weir use the symbol of the Truman’s ring that Niccol wrote into the script?

5.      How do additions or subtractions from the script affect the story?  Do you agree with the changes Weir has made?  Do you like the opening of the movie?  How does the rolling of credits for the television show impact the audience?  How are flashbacks and foreshadowing used?  Is the dialogue and character interaction natural?  Which characters are developed in the story?  What is the climax?  What conflicts are resolved?  Does the story make sense to the viewer?
 
6.      Do you agree or disagree with philosophical statements made in the movie?  “We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented”-Christof.  “Truman’s world is normal.  The world where you live is the sick place.  Seahaven is the way the world should be”-Christof.  “There’s no more truth out there than there is in the world I created for you.  The same lies, the same deceit.  But in my world, you have nothing to fear”-Christof.  “I know you better than you know yourself”-Christof to Truman.  Truman replies, “You don’t have a camera in my head.”  “There is nothing fake about Truman.  It isn’t always Shakespeare but it’s genuine.  It’s life”-Christof.  “Nothing is fake.  It’s merely controlled”-Marlon.  “What right do you have?” Sylvia to Christof.  “The whole world revolves around me”-Truman.   

7.      Is “The Truman Show” realistic?  Are there any flaws in the story?  How realistic is the set with its 5,000 cameras?  Are the actors realistic?  Is it possible for something like “The Truman Show” to occur in the future?  What technology would be needed?

8.      How does Weir juxtapose the two worlds happening simultaneously?  What importance does the man in the tub, the mother and daughter in the restaurant, the two old ladies on the couch and the two men working the security lot have?  How does Weir weave the two worlds (Christof’s studio and Truman’s world) together? 

9.      Do you like how the movie ends?  What do you make of Truman’s last words:  “In case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening and good night”?  What happens to Christof?  What happens to Truman and Sylvia?  What happens to the viewers of the Truman show?  What do you think would happen in a sequel?

10.  Did you like this movie?  Why or why not?  Comment on the cinematography, sound, lighting, special effects or any other technical aspects.  Comment on the characters or the actors themselves.  Comment on the script or the story used in the movie.   
  




Wednesday, June 4, 2014

FINAL TEST REVIEW

FINAL TEST ON:

Criteria of Newsworthiness

Writing A Story Steps

Camera Techniques

Eyes on Third

Rule of Thirds

Talking Space

TOMORROW!!!!!

Friday, May 30, 2014

5.30.14

Opening Assignment:  Read this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Wednesday

Read this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION. 

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Opening Activity:  Today's reading has graphic language.  Please read and ponder as a journalistic scholar.  As always, write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION. 

Monday, May 19, 2014

Writing a Story Notes

Writing a Story


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Read this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to the article.


Friday, May 16, 2014

Friday 5.16.14

Read this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to the article.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Activity 5.15.14

Read this article about reading.  Write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to this article.



Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Current Events Quiz Week of May 12- 16, 2014


Current Events Quiz

Week of May 12- 16, 2014

 

Questions:

1. Who was Republican strategist Karl Rove quoted as saying wore the kind of glasses for people who had traumatic brain injuries? (He later denied saying this.)

 

2. Which of these did "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken do this week?

            a. Win the Democratic nomination for a U.S. congressional seat in North Carolina

            b. Announce he will host next season’s “American Idol”

            c. Announce he will appear on next season’s “Dancing with the Stars”

            d. Become governor of North Carolina

 

3. Who were allegedly in a video released this week, which showed them wearing hijab and praying?

Extra Credit: What religion did those who distributed this say those in the video now believe?

 

4. What former basketball star told Anderson Cooper he was going to pray for Donald Sterling, even though the Clippers owner had said untrue things about him?

 

5. What country was the site of a transformer explosion and fire in a mine that killed more than 150 this week?

 

6. Executions have been in the news lately, particularly ones that didn’t go as planned. Name one state where that has happened in the last month.

 

7. Name a state that postponed an execution this week because of this.

 

8. What European country only seems to be having more violence after a vote last weekend about one of its region's autonomy?

 

Monday, May 12, 2014

Opening Activity

Read/view this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to the story.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Friday Opening Actitity

Read this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to it.


Thursday, May 8, 2014

5.8.14

Opening Assignment:  Go to The Washington Post and pick any story to read/view and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to the piece.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Current Events Quiz May 5-9


Current Events Quiz
Week of May 5 – 9, 2014
 
Questions:
1. Whom did the Islamist militant group Boko Haram kidnap more than two weeks ago and more again this week? (HINT: This answer is not a person’s name.)
 
2. What country announced today it would help in the search for them?
 
3. What is the topic of the “Vanity Fair” June issue article by a 40-year-old former White House intern?
 
4. What is the topic of the report a federal advisory panel released this week, adding it isn’t too late to implement policies that will combat dangerous trends?
 
5. Saying they have an important role in educating the public about this topic, whom did President Obama talk to Tuesday?
Extra Credit: Name one of these
 
6. What does Alibaba, the Chinese Internet giant, plan to do in the U.S. soon?
 
7. What startling rescue took place one year ago this week in Cleveland?
 
8. What country is preparing for elections May 25 although Russia thinks the elections should be delayed?

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Opening Assignment

Read/view this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to it.






REVIEW RULE OF THIRDS


CONTINUE WITH
EYES ON THIRDS
NOSE KNOWS








Begin work on Storyboard for 6 Word Story

Monday, May 5, 2014

Opening Activity

Read and or Watch this headline story.  Write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to this story.



TAKE NOTES ON

RULE OF THIRDS

EYES ON THIRD

TALKING SPACE



Friday, May 2, 2014

Opening Assignment

Read this article and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to it.



Thursday, May 1, 2014

Opening Activity

Listen to this NPR Story.   


Write about your thoughts on the situation where Donald Sterling was banned for remarks he said in private.   Do you think people, including yourself, can be recorded in private and the media can publish your comments to the whole world?  What rights do we have as citizens?





Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Current Events Quiz 4.30


 

Current Events Quiz

Week of April 28 – May 2, 2014

 

Questions:

1 - 2. Name two of the states where tornadoes caused deaths and extensive destruction this week.

 

3. In what workplace did an employee dressed like Rambo shoot six others and then killed himself this week?  

 

4. What kind of college campus crime is a White House task force trying to combat with a report released this week?

 

5. What was the verdict in the Minnesota trial of a man accused of killing two intruders?

 

6. What kind of comments from LA Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling got him in trouble this week?

Extra Credit: What was the punishment the NBA announced Tuesday?

 

7. What have several major cities – most recently Chicago – banned in many indoor venues and made more difficult for minors to get?  

 

8. What did excavators find in a landfill in California this week, verifying a 30-year-old urban legend?

9.  Who do the Minnesota Wild play tonight in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs?   

 

 


Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Camera Notetaking

Camera Notetaking

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?

Opening Activity 4.29.14

Watch the following story:  Happy Feet



What stood out to you about this story?


What video techniques did you like?  Be specific.




Monday, April 28, 2014

OPENING ACTIVITY:  Read/Watch the following two stories.   Write a 2 sentence summary for both stories.  List all the critieria each story fits and why.  
Story 1

Story 2


EXAMPLE:

Story 1:  This story was about this and this......    The criteria it falls under is:  TIMELINESS because it happened yesterday, PROXIMITY because it happend close by.....

Six Word Story

6 Word Story – 6 Shot Video Lesson
Goal
Create a Six Word Story and produce that story into a 6 shot video.
Stories told in just six words.

Brevity is a virtue.

This is a collection of short short stories consisting of just six words. It was inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s famous challenge.

Six Word Stories will be the basis for your 6 shot video.
To help begin your research, look into these Six Word Story websites.
Objective
You will tell the story of YOU in just 6 shots. No two shots can be alike; in other words, you must use 6 different shots from 6 different angles. Every edit must be from a different distance. Every shot should be from a different location. Your grade will be marked down for 2 shots in a row that are the same/similar.
  • Extreme Wide
  • Wide
  • Medium
  • Closeup
  • Extreme Closeup
  • Low angle
  • High Angle
  • Bird’s Eye View
  • Worm’s Eye View
  • Canted
  • Eye level
Storytelling
Be “creative” in how your stories are told. Every good story has a beginning, middle and end. Within the variety of shots, consider how many others in that exact same situation would shoot that part of the story in the exact same way. Be different! Use color and light to your advantage. And don’t settle on the first thought EVERYBODY would assume. Dare to be DIFFERENT!  You may use the Green Screen technique to change your background if you’d like.
Brainstorm as many ideas as you can in 15 minutes. Start now.
Audio
You may use voiceover narration of your 6 words, royalty-free music, NAT Sound and any other audio you wish to help tell your story.
Video length
Each shot must be no less than 3 seconds and no longer than 5 seconds. Therefore the total length of your video will be :18-:30 seconds (since you must have 6 different shots.)
Production REMINDERS
Post-Production
You will need to:
Export your finished project to your folder.
Copy your finished project to the Shared folder for your class.


Thursday, April 24, 2014

Current Events Quiz

Current Events Quiz
Week of April 21 – 25, 2014

Questions:
1. Whom did the Nepal government agree to compensate after they threatened to strike following a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest?

2. What top U.S. official went to Kiev this week and, among other business, warned Russia to start working for peace in the region?
Extra Credit: In what country is Kiev?

3.  What did a California teen do last week that has airport security personnel checking their safeguards (and others wondering how he survived)?

4. What race ran smoothly Monday, although plenty of security was in place for both runners and viewers?

5. What former “first daughter” announced this week she and her husband are expecting this first child this fall?

6. What group told eight states this week they have the right continue to ban racial preferences in university admissions policies?

7. Who was arrested this week in connection with the South Korean ferry that sank with hundreds of high school students on board?

8. Where is President Obama going this week?
Extra Credit: What big nearby country is he NOT visiting?




Wednesday, April 23, 2014

OPENING ACTIVITY:  Read this article and give a 2 Sentence SUMMARY and a 3 Sentence REACTION to it.


CONTINUE 6 CRITERIA of NEWSWORTHINESS disucssion.



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

4.22.14

Opening Activity:  Find a news story to read/view and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to the story.  Be prepared to share.




Monday, April 21, 2014

Shayna's Story

Shayna’s Story

1.  Describe how the story incorporated the technique, “Make them laugh before you make them cry.”




2.  How did the story structure help “save a surprise” on at least two occasions?





3.  Which soundbite will you remember the most from this piece?


4.       What was the 3 word focus statement?  Subject, Verb, Object




4.  How do the anchor’s comments after the feature help bring the story full circle?





5.   What information would you like to have that the story did not include?

Opening Activity 4.21.14

For today' opening activity read this article about an amazing incident that happened over the weekend. Again, write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to this article.

Friday, April 18, 2014

4.18.14

Opening Activity:


Read this CNN Article about the Ferry Disaster.  Write a 2 sentence Summary and a 3 sentence Reaction to this situation. 


Discuss


FOCUS STATEMENTS VIDEO



WRITE A PARAGRAPH about your PARTNER

Thursday, April 17, 2014

4.17.14

OPENING ACTIVITY:  For today's opening activity go to this site and watch or read about the MSU Mankato Football coaching situation.  After, write a 2 sentence SUMMARY of the situation and a 3 sentence personal REACTION to the situation.


SHARING OF QUESTIONS, ADDING ANY QUESTIONS


INTERVIEW:

5 Minutes to interview a classmate.  Write down everything that is said.   You will need at least one direct quote from your interview for your assignment. Interview the whole 5 minutes.  The interviewee does not get to ask any questions during this 5 minutes.

SWITCH

This time your partner will interview you for 5 minutes.

TYPE UP your answers and POST on your blog.


INTRODUCTION DO FOCUS STATEMENTS

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Current Events Quiz Week of April 14 – 18, 2014

Current Events Quiz
Week of April 14 – 18, 2014

Questions:
1. What city observed a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, along with Vice President Joe Biden, to commemorate what happened there a year ago?

2. Tuesday night, what did police find near the site of the commemoration and later detonate?

3. Why did some people stay up until after 2 a.m. ET Tuesday to see?
Extra credit: What made it even more unique this time?

4. Where were three people killed Sunday in a shooting that may include hate crime charges in addition to murder charges?

5. What kind of technology have those searching for the missing Malaysian airliner started using now?

6. What had most people in the U.S. done by midnight Tuesday that would allow them to rest easier? 

7. What city’s police commissioner announced this week he was eliminating a controversial program that spied on Muslims?


8. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was in the news this week when Russian President Putin called on him to condemn actions in Kiev. What organization does he head?

9.  After the Gopher Hockey Team lost the national championship game what happened in Dinkytown?

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Interview Questions 4.15.14

Write 12 interview questions to help you find out what makes a classmate unique. 

BROADCAST LEARNING TARGETS

  • Focus Statement
  • Criteria of Newsworthiness
  • Interview Shot
  • Interview Question writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • W-M-T Sequences
  • W.A.L.L.D.O  shooting
  • Voice Over Writing
  • Stand-Up Performance
  • Video Editing
  • Lower Thirds creation
  • Exporting
  • Anchor Script Writing
  • Anchor Skills
  • Critical Viewing
  • View Best Practices
  • Broadcast Writing Style
  • Current Events
  • COVER 2 EVHS Events

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Current Events Quiz

Questions: 1. What country has been removing pro-Russian demonstrators from some of its eastern cities? 2. Russia warned any use of force in this area could lead to what? 3. What did searchers hear this weekend that may have been from the missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370? Extra Credit: Why is it important that searchers find out about this soon? 4. President Obama signed an executive order this week to keep federal contractors from punishing workers who discuss their pay. This is one step to help what group get more equitable pay? Extra Credit: What are some are accusing the White House of doing related to this? 5. What will many in this country be finishing this week before an April 15 deadline? 6. What did the judge in the South African trial of celebrity athlete Oscar Pistorius say will have no effect on the verdict? 7. For the first time in 20 years, what top contender will not be in the Masters Tournament, which starts this week 8. Finally, what men’s basketball team did win the NCAA championship game Monday night?

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Script

3-20-2014 FLASH SCRIPT




OPEN

JOEY: Hey Eastview, you’re watching another episode of the Flash.

CHRIS: I’m Chris, and this is Joey, and we’ve got a very interesting show for you today.

JOEY: So Chris, are you looking forward to spring break?

CHRIS: Definitely, almost as much as I’m looking forward to today’s stories.

JOEY: Same here Chris. (Switch Cameras, PAUSE) I’m sure most of you have heard of the flight that went missing recently. Johnny brought us some more information.


----PLANE STORY----


JOEY: CNN is reporting that two objects seen from a  satellite near Australia in the Indian Ocean Could be debris from the plane, but NO Confirmation has been made.  

CHRIS:Another unusual event going on is the weather outside. Spring is officially here today, and the spring sport season has started, but teams  are scrambling due to the cold and snow. Jordan is able to tell us more.


----SPRING STORY----


CHRIS: Coaches and teams have to be very creative to get their workouts in.  Thanks Jordan. Hopefully the weather clears up soon.

JOEY: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet a super star? Mr. Dettmer got the chance to meet one of the biggest idols in history. Fahris has the details.


----MICHAEL JORDAN----


JOEY: Thanks Farhis. It must have been amazing to get to meet Michael Jordan.

CHRIS: So Joey, how did your physics video go?

JOEY: Other than scarring me for life, it went good. But others were talented enough to make something worth seeing.

CHRIS: Stay tuned for the credits Eastview.

JOEY: Bye!

CREDITAS

Holiday Script

HOLIDAY SHOW 12/20/13


Open
Chris: Hey Eastview I’m Chris and this is Lily
Lily: Today we have a very special holiday show planned for you.
Chris:We have stories on elementary school holidays
Lily: adults with disabilities, and miracles throughout Eastview.Chris: Sounds great! I can’t wait! But first, we have a special holiday competition for you! Here with us today is Ms. Sagmoen, Mr. Tomlinson, and Dr. Beach
Lily: They will be competing to see who can make the best gingerbread house by the end of the show.Chris: Who is going to win??? (Ad lib)
Lily: Okay, here we go!
Everyone: On the count of 3. 1, 2, 3 Go


Gingerbread House
Lily: We’ll check back with them later.
Chris: This week, flash reporter Emily went to Red Pine Elementary School to find how they are going to celebrate the holidays.


Elementary School
***Check on Gingerbread houses?***
Buck: What a great way to see holiday spirit! I’m Jordan and this is Buck
Jordan: That was an awesome story! Buck: Calm down, Jordan
Jordan: The holidays just get me so excited, Buck
Buck: You wanna know what gets me excited?
Jordan: Santa?
Buck: No! Chris went to the Project Explore Christmas Dance, a community education program serving adults with disabilities. He uncovered a group of people we can all learn a lesson from.


Project Explore Santa

Buck:
Thanks Chris. We truly can learn a lesson from these amazing people.Jordan: Maybe we should check up on how the gingerbread houses are going?


Gingerbread house
-Describe progress, ask the competitors questions, and show the houses

Lily: Let’s get on to our next story about miracles.


Buck: Sometimes there’s more to the holidays than just holiday spirit and cheer
Jordan:  Julia got some great miracle stories from Eastview


Miracle Story


Jordan: Thanks Julia for sharing those amazing miracle stories, It really shows us how grateful we should be this holiday season.Buck: We’re down to the last few seconds of the gingerbread competition

Gingerbread house
Buck: Hey do you like my sweater?
Chris: Its okay, not as good as mine
Jordan: Have you seen Lily’s? It has cows and watermelons!
Lily: Hey Chris I got you a present
Chris: Aw what did you get me?
Lily: Stay tuned for the credits


Credits