Run and Gun Interviews

Before we do a run and gun:
1. We test our equipment such as microphones
2. Ask permission to record them
3. Proper placement of the microphone
4. Put the microphone one hang loose away
5. Sound meters at proper level
6. Background noise
7. Eyes on 3rd, nose room, good camera room.
8. Avoid having distracting things in background or windows
9. Interview people in their comfortable environment .

Bob Dotson 2

What strikes me as interesting is that he has good comparisons and an abstract thought process for his profession. For example he compares great storytelling with onions and peeling back their layers. He knows how to appeal to his audience in many ways including based on their intelligence and learning processes. He knows how to emphasize key factors. I think this could possibly help writers because Bob is a very good writer and communicator. I agree with his writing is to express and not to impress. I like that his writing creates imagery and can bring memories.

 

In the first story he is eliminating the remote because the writer has actively used a good attention getter that is interesting to all audiences. He then connects it emotionally with the family and team. He uses voice by quoting the kids involved and giving them personalities and portraying their story well. Also by noting personal details about them such as that they are twins. Also using voice by describing the events of what happened once he won. The author used surprise by noting that the parents did not take the money since the wrong twin made the shot.

 

Author used voice by showing the football players mom and the drama she was going through with her son's last football game. Used surprise by noting she was the second longest reign of football parents in America. Also uses surprise by the fact that the parents have 12 children and they are all male. Surprised by 24 straight years and seasons of football for the same high school. The reporter is very conversational with the parents and leads good conversations for the story.

Bob Dotson 1

1. The way Bob Dotson writes is very informative. He has been in the news business for a long time and knows a lot of things that other people do not know. He knows a lot of little tips that seem to make his career a lot more interesting than other reporters. He relates a lot of his subjects to the work of other people and compares and contrasts a lot with them. He also has a lot of stories to share.

 

2. I learned from reading pages 9-27 that Bob loves what he does and works very hard to produce high quality films. Also that Bob does things differently than most other reporters and paparazzi. He Brings up important film advice such as the rule of threes and breaking the silence, which people who have a passion for film will probably enjoy and learn from. He likes to make his subject personal with his audience and knows a lot about how conversations work.

 

3. I think the scripts are put in his book for a couple reasons. One reason is to show his thinking process and how he deals with situations differently than other people. Another is to demonstrate his knowledge and skill. I think the scripts are broken up to give them more clarity and power in his book overall.

 

4. Video: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21134540/vp/51996100#51996100

Scene setting: Talks about the tornado in Oklahoma and describe it.

Foreshadowing:  Lady crying talking about a student at her school.

Conflict: Students die in the Oklahoma tornados.

Character growth: Nicolas a 9 year old at a school that always shared his lunch with other students. Talks about girls who always wore hats for hat day. A lot of other students who were smart.

Resolution: No resolution because of the lost students.

 

Interviews

1. First and last name and spell it.
2. Anything else they want to add.
3. Not respond verbally to their interview.
4. let them fill in the silence.
5. Not talk about subject at first.

WALLDO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz57XdqIqaE&list=LLxaej4VWHxkJ_DY8HdVohIQ&feature=mh_lolz

Friday Assignment

Video Verite going out of business.

Run Time: 2:58

 

1. MS of the Video Verite sign

2. WS of the video store

3. MCU of man looking through videos

4. CU of owner talking about his business

5. WS of the front of the store

6. MS of customers in the store

7. CU of lady flipping through videos

8. CU of posters

9. CU of signs

10. CU lady looking up

11. CU of owner talking

12. ECU of sign in front

13. CU of owner on computer

14. MS of customer looking at videos

15. MS man walking by

16. ECU of suggestions box

17. CU of owner talking

18. MS of man browsing through the movies

19. WS of customers browsing

20. ECU of dog in the video store

21. CU of lady purchasing movies

22. ECU of lady browsing

23. ECU of lady talking about her experiences with the store

24. MS of her browsing

25. MS of her being interviewed

26. ECU of her talking

27. CU of her holding up a movie

28. MS of her browsing

29. EWS of it raining outside the video store

30. ECU of an advertisement in front of the store

31. ECU of owner talking

32. ECU of owner selling movies

33. ECU of owner being interviewed

34. ECU of an advertisement in his shop for candy

35. MS of owner bagging movies

36. ECU of movies being sold

37. ECU of owner bagging

38. EWS of owner working

39. ECU of owner being interviewed

40. MS of movies being put into a customer's box

41. MS of owner selling movies

42. ECU of packaging movies

43. CU of worker changing DVD's

44. CU of owner talking

45. MS from the outside of his shop at night

 

 

What I noticed overall: Overall I think that the filmers and editors for this piece did a good job. There was lots of repeating trends such as lots of close ups and extreme close ups at one time, as not to make it awkward by always switching up the point of view. There were a lot of customers purchasing movies all throughout the entire film. I think they did that to fill space and give a view on how the business is normally run. The interviews were broken up as to not make it strange by filming their faces the whole time and give insight as to what the people interviewed were talking about. Overall I thought it was pretty well put together.

 

 

 

 

1. Cross couuntry football running.
2. Cross country team runs ball far.
3. Kid at the beginning "Our cross country team holds traditions very dear to us".
4. Overhead shot of team running on the highway.
5. Shot stand up.
6. Voice over on how far they have to run. In the middle can see the reporter.

Break in

1. What is the lead in this story? Does it intrigue you to keep watching?
Because it is an interesting crime and it becomes personal with the lady whos house got broken into.

2. What are the 5W's of this story: Who, What, Where, When, Why
House robbery through the back doggy door in Denver, Colorado.

3. Give an example of the reporters Voice over or seque (Write it down word for word)
"Its hard to imagine something like this could happen in a quiet neighborhood."
4. When do we see the reporter's stand-up? Beginning, Middle, or End?
Beginning.

5. What is the purpose of this reporter's stand-up?
To draw attention and start his report. Also to give his voice a personality. Another reason is to take us to another spot or switch spots. Needs to move the story forward, reporter becomes the B-role.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz57XdqIqaE&feature=youtu.be

CHanging Identity

1. Wide angle: shots from a wide angle.
    Angle shot: an angled shot.
    Lowdown.
    Linking shot.
    Depth shot.

2. Natural sound is the natural sound of the video in the background. Things like dogs barking nd basketball noises.

3. The dog barking. Making a sandwich in the background. Neighborhood noises.

4. Makes it seem more real and more like your there.

Walldo

W-wide shot
A-angle shot
L-low shot, get down.
L-linking shot.
D-depth shot
O=Opposite, action reaction.

Madisons Story

What do you think of the camerawork?

I did not notice anything special or specific in
 this story. A lot of the shots were of her playing sports or a close up of her or her dad talking. All of the camera shots looked natural and like she did not have to act.


What do you think of the story?

I think its a really cool story and is very unusual. It is also good because she functions normally and is just like a normal person besides her arm. It is also compelling because she doesnt feel sorry for herself or anything like that. Another cool part of this was the volleyball.

A- roll: Anything in story that you hear. Interviews. Segways. Reporter voiceovers. Natural sound.

B- roll: Term for footage. Sequences. Video footage that compliments the story. Wide shots, etc.

Nat sound: Natural sound in the background.

Tuesday April 23

1. What is the focus statement of this story? Green energy is good


2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences:


3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds: Things appear more naturally.


4. Give examples of Eyes on Third: Divide the box into 9 boxs and use the law of thirds.


5. Give examples of Talking Space: Pointing face in right direction with space to not look awkward.


6. What did you like about story? That he is trying to help the Earth by using solar power and electric energy.

1. What is a Focus Statement?  Fousing the attention of the interview on a specific, focused topic.

2. Why do we need a Focus Statement? To keep the interview in check without going off track.

3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence. Homecoming girls make dresses.

4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: Girls make dresses.



5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview? Camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, battery, media.



6. Why is a tripod important?   Keep shots perfectly steady and clean.

7. The Tripod is my friend

8. Define: Pan.  horizontailly moving

9. Define: Tilt.  vertically moving

10. Why are headphones important? To listen as you record sound.

11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!So nothing gets screwed up and equiptment allows you to shoot a good story.

12. Define Wide shot: Shot from a wide view. Overall setting and surroundings.


13. Why do we need a wide shot? To capture wider shots. Portray setting.


14. Define Medium shot: aless setting more detail.


15. Why do we need a medium shot? Can see event but with a wider point of view.


16. Define a tight shot. Close up, nice detail of shot.

17. Why do we need a tight shot? Good for close shots and detailed.

18. What is a sequence? Series of connecting plots.

19. Why do we need a sequence? Are always in all media.

Miranda Bak

Miranda Bak is involved with one of the strangest hobbies I have ever seen- anime cosplay. Miranda goes home from school everyday and engulfs herself in the world of anime cosplay. She makes costumes of her favorite anime characters almost every day. She goes home and sows them to her liking. Miranda prepares for one of the craziest things I have ever heard of- an anime cosplay convention. People from all around Minnesota gather at one of these exotic festivals. They dress up as their favorite anime characters and meet and discuss anime and meet with other people who are obsessed with anime. Miranda spends hours each week preparing for these events and even skips school for them. It seems like the perfect dangerous mix of a lifestyle to participate in. Miranda claims she got into this hobby through the friends she has made over the years. Apparently, a lot of her friends participate in anime cosplay fests and it seems to be exponentially growing at a fast rate all throughout Minnesota. She has sown many costumes and read many an anime book, but one thing is for sure. Anime cosplay is a strange event that is strangely awesome in many ways the average person doesn’t know.

Interview of a classmate

1. Is anything unique about you? Miranda Bak is involved with cosplay and anime

2. Do you do anything special? She attends cosplay and anime conventions, and even skips school for them.

3. How are you different from everybody else? She sows her own favorite anime charactar costumes and attends conventons.

4. Are there any activities you do? She watches TV, Reads, sows her anime costumes, and practices her japanese.

5. Why are you special? She is involved with anime and cosplay and that is definetly different.

6. What are your passions in life? Reading, sowing for cosplay.

7. Why do you do those passions? Because that is what she likes to do.

8. What is the average day like in the life of you? Wake up, go to school, go home and read, watch TV or sow anime costumes.

9. Has anything special happened to you? She got involved with the right people and now is an anime fanatic.

10. Are there any past events that are important? She doesnt think so.