My Story on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTDspZWTztg

Anchor In: Gossiping is very common at Eastview High School. Amber tried to uncover why.
Anchor Out: Thanks Amber, sounds like people gossip for a lot of different reasons.

Opening Activity (10/11)

1. List and describe two things you already knew.
I knew that you should try and get a wide variety of shots to give your story a unique look and keep viewers interested because it will be more interesting with multiple types of shots.
I also knew to get good sound bites. With good soundbites your story becomes so much better and good quotes fromn interviews are always remembered.
2. List and describe two things you learned for the first time.
I learned what a trucking shot is. I learned that with a trucking shot the camera is moving with the picture and that it is the same thing as a dolly.
I learned that you should try and get plenty of natural sound not just the people you are interviewing but of the environment you are in.

Opening Activity (10/10)

1. What is the angle in the Pumped for Pumpkins story?
His love for the pumpkin. His relationship with the pumpkin.
2. Give two examples of short sound bites from the story.
"I named this one chubacca" and "172 inches"
3. Give an example of sequenced shots.
When the camera starts out on a shot of the garden then closer to the pumpkin and then even a closer shot.

Opening Activity (10/7)

1. What is the role of the reporter's segues in this story?
The role of the reporters segues was to add more on to what was already said. To add more to the stories.
2. Why do you think she did not include a stand-up in the story?
The interviews did a good job of transitioning through the story and she did not want to take away from the story.
3. What is the biggest surprise in the story?
That Shayna was preganant.
4. How does the story end with hope?
The story ends with hope because the baby and Shayna made it through the recovery.

Opening Activity (10/6)

Steve Jobs died this week. He was one of the co-founders for apple. I think it is sad because he had such an impact on the world today. We all use technology he has helped create. I wonder how the company will try and bounce back without his input and hope that they can continue making technology that improves our everyday lives.

Opening Activity (9/29)

1. How and where do you insert the memory card?
You open the battery cover and push the card as indicated until the card reaches the bottom of the slot.
2. Where is the on/off button?
Open the LCD or the button is a towards the bottom of the camera.
3. Where is the Record button?
Is on the back of the camera kind of towards the middle.
4. Where is the zoom?
Right above the record button on the back of the camera.
5. How do you playback video?
press the mode button and use the joystick to go to my works mode or press the play/pause botton on the side of the LCD monitor.
6. How do you enter the menu items?
Press the menu button.
7. What are some menu features?
Video Resolution, Picture Resoulution, Nightshot, WB, Flashlight, Video Light, Effect, Exposure, Histogram, Icon and more.

Opening Activity (9/28)

1. What is a Wide shot sometimes called?
A wide shot is sometimes called establishing shots.
2. Give the definition of a wide shot.
A wide shot shows setting and surroundings. They establish location.
3. Give the definition of a medium shot.
A medium shot shows less setting with a little more detail. Focus in on a specific area.
4. Give the definition of a tight shot.
A tight shot shows lots of detail or close up.