Please read chapters 5 and 6 of When Words Collide and Chapter 2 of Advancing the Story(Reporting the Story) by Monday.
thanks-
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
VOSOT project and changes in schedule
Tomorrow, from 1:30-4:30, we will practice shooting MOS interviews. I want you to start feeling comfortable going up to people, identifying yourself as a journalist ( journalism student) and do quick interviews. I will give you some tips on techniques tomorrow before we head out.
For the VOSOT, here's what I am looking for....basically, a voice over with some sound on tape in the form of a short interview response or a soundbite from a press conference or official briefing. The story does not have heavy news value, but i would like it to have SOME news value. If you are not sure, please send me an email with your topic or ask me tomorrow.
This is the format/process....
1. Your script should run :40-:45 seconds NOT INCLUDING the stand-up close.
2. Track the entire script INCLUDING the stand-up close.
3. Edit a VOSOT (with slate that includes your name, the length, the title) that has TWO SECONDS of video pad prior to the FIRST word in the script where you want the video to start.
4. At the end of the VOSOT, go to BLACK for the STAND-UP CLOSE which you will ALREADY HAVE TRACKED. The STAND UP CLOSE will be part of your final DVD but WILL NOT be part of the :40-:45 seconds.
(thanks to Alex for helping me with that list)
Next Tuesday, October 6, the schedule is now:
10am-1p Review and critique VOSOTs (giving you your half hour back!)
2p-4:30p Creative Thinking
From school, I will go with the 4- and 8-week students to 30 Rock. Your day will end by 7:15p or so. The one year students will conclude your day at 4:30 and we will go to 30 Rock in a couple of weeks.
For the VOSOT, here's what I am looking for....basically, a voice over with some sound on tape in the form of a short interview response or a soundbite from a press conference or official briefing. The story does not have heavy news value, but i would like it to have SOME news value. If you are not sure, please send me an email with your topic or ask me tomorrow.
This is the format/process....
1. Your script should run :40-:45 seconds NOT INCLUDING the stand-up close.
2. Track the entire script INCLUDING the stand-up close.
3. Edit a VOSOT (with slate that includes your name, the length, the title) that has TWO SECONDS of video pad prior to the FIRST word in the script where you want the video to start.
4. At the end of the VOSOT, go to BLACK for the STAND-UP CLOSE which you will ALREADY HAVE TRACKED. The STAND UP CLOSE will be part of your final DVD but WILL NOT be part of the :40-:45 seconds.
(thanks to Alex for helping me with that list)
Next Tuesday, October 6, the schedule is now:
10am-1p Review and critique VOSOTs (giving you your half hour back!)
2p-4:30p Creative Thinking
From school, I will go with the 4- and 8-week students to 30 Rock. Your day will end by 7:15p or so. The one year students will conclude your day at 4:30 and we will go to 30 Rock in a couple of weeks.
New Articles
Please read the attached articles.
How Did This Happen?
Coast Guard Drill, Misunderstood, Sets Off 9/11 Scare
How Did This Happen?
Coast Guard Drill, Misunderstood, Sets Off 9/11 Scare
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
New Schedule
Tomorrow, at 1p, we will meet in Kubrick to finish screening today's video. I will split you into groups of three and you will check-out about 2pm. Each student should shoot his or her own project. You can shoot the remainder of the day/night and until NOON on Thursday. ALL equipment should be checked in by NOON.When your entire group has finished shooting, you can start screening (or if you have down time, but don't leave the rest of your group if they need help). After screening and logging your material (taking notes as to what video/sound you have and where the shots and audio are), write a :30 (30 seconds) piece of copy that tells the story you will show us.That copy (v/o script) is due between 2pm and 4pm Thursday. Please go to Kubrick for script approval. After you have been given approval, you can track and then edit. NO scripts will be approved AFTER 4:45, so make sure to meet the deadline.We will look at your final project on TUESDAY. Please come to the afternoon class with your project on a DVD (the edit lab will help you with that).I hope that clarifies some things.
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New schedule
Tomorrow, at 1p, we will meet in Kubrick to finish screening today's video. I will split you into groups of three and you will check-out about 2pm. Each student should shoot his or her own project. You can shoot the remainder of the day/night and until NOON on Thursday. ALL equipment should be checked in by NOON.
When your entire group has finished shooting, you can start screening (or if you have down time, but don't leave the rest of your group if they need help). After screening and logging your material (taking notes as to what video/sound you have and where the shots and audio are), write a :30 (30 seconds) piece of copy that tells the story you will show us.
That copy (v/o script) is due between 2pm and 4pm Thursday. Please go to Kubrick for script approval. After you have been given approval, you can track and then edit. NO scripts will be approved AFTER 4:45, so make sure to meet the deadline.
We will look at your final project on TUESDAY. Please come to the afternoon class with your project on a DVD (the edit lab will help you with that).
I hope that clarifies some things.
When your entire group has finished shooting, you can start screening (or if you have down time, but don't leave the rest of your group if they need help). After screening and logging your material (taking notes as to what video/sound you have and where the shots and audio are), write a :30 (30 seconds) piece of copy that tells the story you will show us.
That copy (v/o script) is due between 2pm and 4pm Thursday. Please go to Kubrick for script approval. After you have been given approval, you can track and then edit. NO scripts will be approved AFTER 4:45, so make sure to meet the deadline.
We will look at your final project on TUESDAY. Please come to the afternoon class with your project on a DVD (the edit lab will help you with that).
I hope that clarifies some things.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
New Schedule
Tomorrow, at 1p, we will meet in Kubrick to finish screening today's video. I will split you into groups of three and you will check-out about 2pm. Each student should shoot his or her own project. You can shoot the remainder of the day/night and until NOON on Thursday. ALL equipment should be checked in by NOON.When your entire group has finished shooting, you can start screening (or if you have down time, but don't leave the rest of your group if they need help). After screening and logging your material (taking notes as to what video/sound you have and where the shots and audio are), write a :30 (30 seconds) piece of copy that tells the story you will show us.That copy (v/o script) is due between 2pm and 4pm Thursday. Please go to Kubrick for script approval. After you have been given approval, you can track and then edit. NO scripts will be approved AFTER 4:45, so make sure to meet the deadline.We will look at your final project on TUESDAY. Please come to the afternoon class with your project on a DVD (the edit lab will help you with that).I hope that clarifies some things.
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a couple of things
Today, you asked a number of questions about the v/o project, one of which was regarding the length. I should clarify that the TOTAL time should be :30 seconds...that means the COPY should be :30, since we will see you (theoretically) at the top (start) and bottom (end), figure about :20 seconds of video. I will show you examples of voice overs tomorrow before you shoot.
Remember, your goal is to tell a short story...starting with an establishing/wide shot, then using a medium shot of some sort and a tight shot. As with every story, there should be a beginning, a middle and an end. Video is important, it helps us tell a story...and don't forget to screen what you shoot before you write.
There are a lot of news standards issues and I will have Geraldine (or her boss, David McCormick) come back in a few weeks to help clarify additional issues. In the meantime, please ask questions as they come to mind. I will refer questions to the lawyers or news practice group if needed.
Sorry for the late posting. See you tomorrow.
Remember, your goal is to tell a short story...starting with an establishing/wide shot, then using a medium shot of some sort and a tight shot. As with every story, there should be a beginning, a middle and an end. Video is important, it helps us tell a story...and don't forget to screen what you shoot before you write.
There are a lot of news standards issues and I will have Geraldine (or her boss, David McCormick) come back in a few weeks to help clarify additional issues. In the meantime, please ask questions as they come to mind. I will refer questions to the lawyers or news practice group if needed.
Sorry for the late posting. See you tomorrow.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
New student
Hi class--I met late this afternoon with our new student, Asa (pronounce oh-sa) from Scandinavia. She will see all of you tomorrow morning, so please welcome her.
Alex A. (the male version) asked me a good question this afternoon regarding the story pitches. Although the pitches MIGHT end up being a story you would like to do as a package, it does NOT have to be local. You may be as creative as you like. The purpose of the exercise is to get an idea what what work is needed in order to propose/pitch a story.
For those who celebrate the upcoming holiday, Happy New Year. To the rest, have a good weekend and see you all Monday morning.
Alex A. (the male version) asked me a good question this afternoon regarding the story pitches. Although the pitches MIGHT end up being a story you would like to do as a package, it does NOT have to be local. You may be as creative as you like. The purpose of the exercise is to get an idea what what work is needed in order to propose/pitch a story.
For those who celebrate the upcoming holiday, Happy New Year. To the rest, have a good weekend and see you all Monday morning.
Twitter Reading
Please read the attached articles for Monday's discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of Twitter as a news source:
Stark Images Uploaded To The World
Twitter on the Barricades: Six Lessons Learned
Real Time Criticism of CNN's Coverage of Iran
Media Seeks Ways Around Iran Clampdown
Stark Images Uploaded To The World
Twitter on the Barricades: Six Lessons Learned
Real Time Criticism of CNN's Coverage of Iran
Media Seeks Ways Around Iran Clampdown
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Some changes and reminders
Please read chapters 3 and 4 of When Words Collide, as well as Chapter 1 of Advancing the Story. Don't forget about the "Writing Broadcast Copy " chapter I handed out today. It's not vital you read all of this by tomorrow, but please had it read by Monday. Also, on Monday, bring in two PRINTED story pitches/proposals.
In addition, we will post some Twitter oriented stories in the blog tomorrow and discuss the Twitter phenom on Monday.
Friday's edit class will be from 9:30-12:30p (NOT 9am). Class will be held in the edit lab.
One more thing, I am reversing the order of things for Tuesday, Sept 22. The morning will be camera class and the afternoon will be your first production workshop.
See you tomorrow.
In addition, we will post some Twitter oriented stories in the blog tomorrow and discuss the Twitter phenom on Monday.
Friday's edit class will be from 9:30-12:30p (NOT 9am). Class will be held in the edit lab.
One more thing, I am reversing the order of things for Tuesday, Sept 22. The morning will be camera class and the afternoon will be your first production workshop.
See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday posting
Hi, please remember to read Chapter 5 of Advancing the Story, "Writing the Story." Also, please bring When Words Collide with you to class tomorrow. I hope camera class was informative, see you in the morning.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The blog, the class, the future
Hello, all. Welcome to the class blog.
Don't forget to read the first two chapters of When Words Collide by tomorrow (Tuesday). In addition, please read the articles I handed out in class. And, of course, read the paper or the Internet or watch a news broadcast....that should quickly become a habit.
Don't forget to read the first two chapters of When Words Collide by tomorrow (Tuesday). In addition, please read the articles I handed out in class. And, of course, read the paper or the Internet or watch a news broadcast....that should quickly become a habit.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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