Video Review 1.14.14

Easy Access 1. List three pieces of natural sound in this story. 2. How did the reporter tease the viewer in the beginning? 3. When the reporter made the call to the online vendor, she gave a lot of clear information about who she was, and why she was calling? Why did she make it clear the conversation was being recorded? 4. How did the prosecuting attorney’s letter help this story happen? 5. The story reveals online alcohol sales to minors. How concerned are you that it might actually give teens information they did not have?

Video REVIEW 1..13.14

Two Brothers 1. How does the reporter’s stand-up serve as a transition to something new? 2. Why was it important to interview both Dorial and Darnell at the same time? 3. How did the story effectively incorporate video clips from other media outlets? 4. The story producers claimed “Fair Use” for the clips from other media. What does that mean? 5. What did you think of the unusual closing shot of the story, and why did the producers choose to use it?

Video Review

I’ve Been Set Free Respond to these questions on your blog. 1. What do you think the producers were trying to communicate at the beginning of the story when visually the three girls went from black and white to color during their sound bites? 2. There were very some strong sound bites in this story. Which was the most effective/memorable for you? 3. The b-roll in the story was often of very common, daily things like chores and cleaning. Why was that important to show? 4. The story was shot hand-held. Did it work, or was it too distracting? 5. Were they any parts of the story that made you uncomfortable? Explain.