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.