Madison Story

The camera work in the story is really interesting because when they first start filming they only do shots of her head, or upper body. You don't realize at first that she doesn't have an arm until they actually get to that part in telling the story. After they tell you that she does have an arm they show shots of all the activities that she is able to do without it. When they interviewed the football coach, he was in the weight room which was a nice background for him.

Madison's story is really unique and inspiring. Not many people in her position would be as positive as she is. It was positive message and was told really nicely.

A-Roll
Interviews
Reporter Voice Overs
Natural Sound

B-Roll
Video footage that compliments the story

Camera Notes

CAMERA NOTES

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
 Focus Statement is a statement that helps guide what topic of your story is going to be about. It is also helpful to narrow your statement down to 3 important words.

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
We need a Focus Statement so that our story stays on track and so that we have a plan.

3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
"Some girls are making their homing dresses"

4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
"Girls make dresses"



5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?

Camera, Tripod, Microphone, Headphone, Batteries, Media

6.  Why is a tripod important? 
keep shots perfectly steady and clean
7.  The Tripod is my _friend__________

8.  Define:  Pan
When you move the tripod horizontally
9.  Define:  Tilt
When you move the tripod vertically
10.  Why are headphones important?  
Because you need to be able to hear your audio

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

It is important to test your equipment before before you shoot because you don't want to find out about it while you're shooting or later wile you're editing.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Show setting and surrounding


13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
Establish location

14.  Define Medium shot:
Less setting, more detail 

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
Focus on specific area

16.  Define a tight shot.
Close up

17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
Lots of detail

18.  What is a sequence?
Edit together a series of connected shot.

19.  Why do we need a sequence?
You need them to tell a story.

Story on Classmate

Brett Hestness is a sixteen year old high school student at Eastview high school.   His daily schedule is every similar to any other high schooler. He wakes up, goes to school, goes to a sport practice after school, and after that depending on whether or not he has time he hangs out with friends, then goes home has dinner, does homework, goes to bed, and repeats his daily routine throughout his week.  According to Brett, starting high school was an event that has changed his life.  He says that, “I have met so many new people in high school” and Brett most definitely has.  Around the halls of Eastview high school, Brett is very well known. He has made many friends since he has started high school and most of his friends would say that he is out going, friendly, disorganized and athletic.

Brett is a one of a kind athlete here at Eastview high school. He is a three sport athlete, which is hard to come by these days.  While most kids put their focus and energy into one sport, Brett is well round in three.  In the fall he plays football, winter he wrestles and in the spring he plays lacrosse. Brett is has worked very hard in his athletics and has even been able to wrestle varsity as sophomore. He also hopes that this year he will be pulled up to play at the varsity level for lacrosse.   Brett has been, and continues to be successful in his athletics.  It will be exciting to watch Brett develop over the next two years.

Interview of a Classmate

Interview Questions

Brett Hestness 

  1.   What is an event in your life that changed you?

Coming to high school. Lots of things are different. Meeting new people

  2.   What is a normal day like for you?

Wake up, go to school, sport practice, go home, hang out with people maybe, do home work, eat, go to bed

  3.What is something unique about you?

Three sport athlete (football, wrestling and lacrosse) 
 4. What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Old neighborhood playing capture the flag every Friday night

 5. How would you describe yourself?

Outgoing, friendly, disorganized

 6. How do you think others around you view you? 

Outgoing, friendly, disorganized

 7. What makes you the most happy?

Being with friends and not having to worry about homework or school.

 8. What is something most people wouldn’t know about you?

I play drums (4^th grade), guitar (couple years), and some piano (2grade).

9.  What has been your favorite memory from high school so far?

Football games

10. Where do you hope to be 10 years from now?

Hopefully having a job and being successful