I spent most of todays class getting caught up on my blog.
The first half of The Rainman is finished. Now we just need to film the car chase and we're mostly done.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Baseball Shot Plan
Camera 1: Camera 1 will be in the outfield zoomed in to capture the pitcher from behind throwing the ball and have a good view of the batter as he swings. If it’s a hit this camera will be in the back so it will be able to shoot the ball if it comes into the outfield and also have a wide shot of the whole field.
Camera 2: Camera 2 will be behind third base getting an alternate shot of the pitch and getting any close ups of the players that we may need. After the ball is hit this camera will stay on the person running the bases.
Camera 3: Camera 3 will be moving around mostly between Home plate and First Base. This camera will be responsible for shots of the crowd and any shots the other cameras can’t get. Mostly this camera should be kept on the batter as he is preparing to swing unless another shot is needed.
Director: The director will be placed preferably by Home Plate and First Base so he has a good view of the game and also to communicate better with camera 3. The director will be watching the game and keeping an eye out for good shots. He also needs to watch the monitors and know when to switch between shots. To do this he should be paying attention to the game so he knows what’s happening and has an idea of what will happen next so he can be prepared to switch between shots at a moment’s notice. He should communicate with camera 3 telling him to get different shots that are needed.
Technical Director: The technical director works with the director setting up the shots and switching between using the switcher board. He should know how to change between shots and use some different transitions. When the director tells him to set up a shot he queue’s it up and when the director tells him he switches between the shots.
Camera 1: Camera 1 will be in the outfield zoomed in to capture the pitcher from behind throwing the ball and have a good view of the batter as he swings. If it’s a hit this camera will be in the back so it will be able to shoot the ball if it comes into the outfield and also have a wide shot of the whole field.
Camera 2: Camera 2 will be behind third base getting an alternate shot of the pitch and getting any close ups of the players that we may need. After the ball is hit this camera will stay on the person running the bases.
Camera 3: Camera 3 will be moving around mostly between Home plate and First Base. This camera will be responsible for shots of the crowd and any shots the other cameras can’t get. Mostly this camera should be kept on the batter as he is preparing to swing unless another shot is needed.
Director: The director will be placed preferably by Home Plate and First Base so he has a good view of the game and also to communicate better with camera 3. The director will be watching the game and keeping an eye out for good shots. He also needs to watch the monitors and know when to switch between shots. To do this he should be paying attention to the game so he knows what’s happening and has an idea of what will happen next so he can be prepared to switch between shots at a moment’s notice. He should communicate with camera 3 telling him to get different shots that are needed.
Technical Director: The technical director works with the director setting up the shots and switching between using the switcher board. He should know how to change between shots and use some different transitions. When the director tells him to set up a shot he queue’s it up and when the director tells him he switches between the shots.
During the past few weeks I have been working on the Rainman project. We filmed some car chase scenes. I also finished the shot plan for the multiple camera shooting project and started work on my news story. I filmed the evening fashion show and got some interviews with Mrs. Finch and some of the Hairstyling students.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
What’s in a Name?
Always make sure names are spelled and pronounced correctly otherwise you might offend the news source. There are various places to check the spelling and pronunciation of a name. Include a pronunciation guide beside the name so anyone reading it will know the correct pronunciation.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbeen
Ex. (good) Mr. Nutbean
Who Was That?
If you start a story with an unknown name, the listeners who weren’t paying that much attention might have missed it. Make sure to give a reason why the person was in the news before his name so people will know that a name is coming. If the person you’re talking about has a title, it’s okay to use that first to arouse the listener’s interest.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbean fought off an invading ninja army today saving the town.
Ex. (good) An entire ninja army was fought off today by Mr. Nutbean. Authorities say his heroics saved the town.
Endless Titles
Sometimes titles can be long and complicated. If that is the case try to break it up into smaller parts so it all doesn’t have to go in front of the name.
Ex. (bad)
Ex. (good)
First Names First
When using someone’s name that is not well known, use the first and last name the first time you identify them. After that, identify them just by their last name.
Ex. (bad) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital John Smith is in stable condition.
Ex. (good) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital Smith is in stable condition.
Eliminate the Middleman
A middle name or initial isn’t used unless it is associated with that person.
Ex. (bad) Cam M Beddome
Ex. (good) George W Bush
Identification Please
Titles can help identify specific people. There can be lots of different people in the community with the same name as each other. Using the persons title can help identify which are which.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) Businessman Johns Smith won best person ever award.
Home Sweet Home
If you can’t find a person’s title to identify them, it’s also acceptable to use their address if it’s available to you. To protect the person’s identity, don’t give information that tells people exactly where they live. Instead give an area of the city like North-West or Mid-City.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) John Smith, of 2nd street, was awarded best person ever award.
Age Gracefully
Only use ages to help identify someone when it’s important to the story or you don’t have anything else to use. Consider using an age if the person is unusually old or young to be involved in what he’s involved in.
Ex. (bad) 25 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Ex. (good) 4 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Who Says So
Attribution is the source of the information in the newscast. It lets people know where you got the story. Attribution should always go before the information that’s said.
Ex. (bad) “I can’t believe my 4 year old son robbed a bank!” Said Jane Smith.
Ex. (good)Jane Smith can’t believe her 4 year old son robbed a bank
Say it with Says
There are lots of different synonyms for says but you don’t have to use a different word every time somebody says something
Ex. (bad) “It was a good day.” Exclaimed John Smith.
Ex. (good)”It was a good day” Said John Smith.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
Don’t be afraid to use the same words more than once. If the word sounds right than use it, even if you’ve already used it. Use the natural conversation words that come to mind.
Always make sure names are spelled and pronounced correctly otherwise you might offend the news source. There are various places to check the spelling and pronunciation of a name. Include a pronunciation guide beside the name so anyone reading it will know the correct pronunciation.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbeen
Ex. (good) Mr. Nutbean
Who Was That?
If you start a story with an unknown name, the listeners who weren’t paying that much attention might have missed it. Make sure to give a reason why the person was in the news before his name so people will know that a name is coming. If the person you’re talking about has a title, it’s okay to use that first to arouse the listener’s interest.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbean fought off an invading ninja army today saving the town.
Ex. (good) An entire ninja army was fought off today by Mr. Nutbean. Authorities say his heroics saved the town.
Endless Titles
Sometimes titles can be long and complicated. If that is the case try to break it up into smaller parts so it all doesn’t have to go in front of the name.
Ex. (bad)
Ex. (good)
First Names First
When using someone’s name that is not well known, use the first and last name the first time you identify them. After that, identify them just by their last name.
Ex. (bad) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital John Smith is in stable condition.
Ex. (good) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital Smith is in stable condition.
Eliminate the Middleman
A middle name or initial isn’t used unless it is associated with that person.
Ex. (bad) Cam M Beddome
Ex. (good) George W Bush
Identification Please
Titles can help identify specific people. There can be lots of different people in the community with the same name as each other. Using the persons title can help identify which are which.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) Businessman Johns Smith won best person ever award.
Home Sweet Home
If you can’t find a person’s title to identify them, it’s also acceptable to use their address if it’s available to you. To protect the person’s identity, don’t give information that tells people exactly where they live. Instead give an area of the city like North-West or Mid-City.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) John Smith, of 2nd street, was awarded best person ever award.
Age Gracefully
Only use ages to help identify someone when it’s important to the story or you don’t have anything else to use. Consider using an age if the person is unusually old or young to be involved in what he’s involved in.
Ex. (bad) 25 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Ex. (good) 4 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Who Says So
Attribution is the source of the information in the newscast. It lets people know where you got the story. Attribution should always go before the information that’s said.
Ex. (bad) “I can’t believe my 4 year old son robbed a bank!” Said Jane Smith.
Ex. (good)Jane Smith can’t believe her 4 year old son robbed a bank
Say it with Says
There are lots of different synonyms for says but you don’t have to use a different word every time somebody says something
Ex. (bad) “It was a good day.” Exclaimed John Smith.
Ex. (good)”It was a good day” Said John Smith.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
Don’t be afraid to use the same words more than once. If the word sounds right than use it, even if you’ve already used it. Use the natural conversation words that come to mind.
What’s in a Name?
Always make sure names are spelled and pronounced correctly otherwise you might offend the news source. There are various places to check the spelling and pronunciation of a name. Include a pronunciation guide beside the name so anyone reading it will know the correct pronunciation.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbeen
Ex. (good) Mr. Nutbean
Who Was That?
If you start a story with an unknown name, the listeners who weren’t paying that much attention might have missed it. Make sure to give a reason why the person was in the news before his name so people will know that a name is coming. If the person you’re talking about has a title, it’s okay to use that first to arouse the listener’s interest.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbean fought off an invading ninja army today saving the town.
Ex. (good) An entire ninja army was fought off today by Mr. Nutbean. Authorities say his heroics saved the town.
Endless Titles
Sometimes titles can be long and complicated. If that is the case try to break it up into smaller parts so it all doesn’t have to go in front of the name.
Ex. (bad)
Ex. (good)
First Names First
When using someone’s name that is not well known, use the first and last name the first time you identify them. After that, identify them just by their last name.
Ex. (bad) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital John Smith is in stable condition.
Ex. (good) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital Smith is in stable condition.
Eliminate the Middleman
A middle name or initial isn’t used unless it is associated with that person.
Ex. (bad) Cam M Beddome
Ex. (good) George W Bush
Identification Please
Titles can help identify specific people. There can be lots of different people in the community with the same name as each other. Using the persons title can help identify which are which.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) Businessman Johns Smith won best person ever award.
Home Sweet Home
If you can’t find a person’s title to identify them, it’s also acceptable to use their address if it’s available to you. To protect the person’s identity, don’t give information that tells people exactly where they live. Instead give an area of the city like North-West or Mid-City.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) John Smith, of 2nd street, was awarded best person ever award.
Age Gracefully
Only use ages to help identify someone when it’s important to the story or you don’t have anything else to use. Consider using an age if the person is unusually old or young to be involved in what he’s involved in.
Ex. (bad) 25 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Ex. (good) 4 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Who Says So
Attribution is the source of the information in the newscast. It lets people know where you got the story. Attribution should always go before the information that’s said.
Ex. (bad) “I can’t believe my 4 year old son robbed a bank!” Said Jane Smith.
Ex. (good)Jane Smith can’t believe her 4 year old son robbed a bank
Say it with Says
There are lots of different synonyms for says but you don’t have to use a different word every time somebody says something
Ex. (bad) “It was a good day.” Exclaimed John Smith.
Ex. (good)”It was a good day” Said John Smith.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
Don’t be afraid to use the same words more than once. If the word sounds right than use it, even if you’ve already used it. Use the natural conversation words that come to mind.
Always make sure names are spelled and pronounced correctly otherwise you might offend the news source. There are various places to check the spelling and pronunciation of a name. Include a pronunciation guide beside the name so anyone reading it will know the correct pronunciation.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbeen
Ex. (good) Mr. Nutbean
Who Was That?
If you start a story with an unknown name, the listeners who weren’t paying that much attention might have missed it. Make sure to give a reason why the person was in the news before his name so people will know that a name is coming. If the person you’re talking about has a title, it’s okay to use that first to arouse the listener’s interest.
Ex. (bad) Mr. Nutbean fought off an invading ninja army today saving the town.
Ex. (good) An entire ninja army was fought off today by Mr. Nutbean. Authorities say his heroics saved the town.
Endless Titles
Sometimes titles can be long and complicated. If that is the case try to break it up into smaller parts so it all doesn’t have to go in front of the name.
Ex. (bad)
Ex. (good)
First Names First
When using someone’s name that is not well known, use the first and last name the first time you identify them. After that, identify them just by their last name.
Ex. (bad) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital John Smith is in stable condition.
Ex. (good) John smith was attacked on the street yesterday. According to the hospital Smith is in stable condition.
Eliminate the Middleman
A middle name or initial isn’t used unless it is associated with that person.
Ex. (bad) Cam M Beddome
Ex. (good) George W Bush
Identification Please
Titles can help identify specific people. There can be lots of different people in the community with the same name as each other. Using the persons title can help identify which are which.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) Businessman Johns Smith won best person ever award.
Home Sweet Home
If you can’t find a person’s title to identify them, it’s also acceptable to use their address if it’s available to you. To protect the person’s identity, don’t give information that tells people exactly where they live. Instead give an area of the city like North-West or Mid-City.
Ex. (bad) John Smith was awarded best person ever award.
Ex. (good) John Smith, of 2nd street, was awarded best person ever award.
Age Gracefully
Only use ages to help identify someone when it’s important to the story or you don’t have anything else to use. Consider using an age if the person is unusually old or young to be involved in what he’s involved in.
Ex. (bad) 25 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Ex. (good) 4 year old John Smith robbed a bank yesterday.
Who Says So
Attribution is the source of the information in the newscast. It lets people know where you got the story. Attribution should always go before the information that’s said.
Ex. (bad) “I can’t believe my 4 year old son robbed a bank!” Said Jane Smith.
Ex. (good)Jane Smith can’t believe her 4 year old son robbed a bank
Say it with Says
There are lots of different synonyms for says but you don’t have to use a different word every time somebody says something
Ex. (bad) “It was a good day.” Exclaimed John Smith.
Ex. (good)”It was a good day” Said John Smith.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
Don’t be afraid to use the same words more than once. If the word sounds right than use it, even if you’ve already used it. Use the natural conversation words that come to mind.
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