Thursday, May 2, 2013

Changing Identity

1.  Identify and explain as many WALLDO shots as you can.
 When they film Noah they do it from an angle instead of straight on.

They show Noah playing the piano, then when they go to other shots you can still faintly hear the piano while the interview with Noah goes on. also they show him doing everyday normal things like making toast and doing homework with his dad.
They put angle when playing piano and making toast.
When he was playing with his dog they got a low shot.
Another low shot was when he was coming downt he stairs.
Also when he was making the toast it was at low angle.
When it went from the wind chimes to his face it was a linking shot.
They shot Noah making toast from opposite shot.

2.  What is Natural Sound?
Sound that you would normally hear in the environment.




3.  Identify several examples of Natural Sound in this story?
when Noah was making toast you can her the knife hitting the jar, and the toast pop up.
you can here noise of outdoors/wind and traffic.
Dog barking.
The piano playing through out the story.

4.  How does Natural Sound enhance the story?
Makes it more real, like we're actually there. also makes you feel comfortable.

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

6 criteria of newsworthiness

1.       Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.
Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: The different, the unusual, the out-of-the ordinary; unusual is more often found in bad news.
Example: Car accident, death, illness, missing person

Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Important events, ones that affect many people.
Example: taxes, elections, war, scientific discoveries, the economy

Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: News that is happening right now, not in the past.
Example: A flood that is happening right now, not after it has dried out.

Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: In your area
Example: the new state tax law, the proposed regional highway, the asbestos problem in the local school

Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: Well-known people, buildings or places
Example: If a movie star is arrested

Criteria 6: Human interest
Definition: Stories about ordinary people e or animals, humorous or dramatic stories, heartwarming or heart-wrenching stories; and emotional and personal appeal that draws our attention; often good stories
Example: a minister who runs a drop-in center for troubled teenagers, a veterinarian who specializes in elephants, a sand castle competition

2.        On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism.  Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain. 

3.  List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.{Pigs}Timeliness: unusual
4.  List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.{Dogs} Human interest: timeliness: unusual
5.  List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.{MTV awards} Prominence: Human interest

Monday, April 15, 2013

Interview Questions

  • Name
    • Steph
  • What's a normal day like for you?
    • Wake up, go to school, take a nap, eat dinner, go to bed
  •  What's your favorite childhood memory?
    • Going to Disney World with her family when she was 5
  • What's a unique things about you?
    • tore ACL 2 years ago in Basketball
  • What's your favorite thing to do outside of school?
    • Likes to go shopping with her mom
  • How would you describe yourself?
    • outgoing, responsible, bubbly person
  • What's your favorite things about school?
    • Working hard, and earning good grades
  • What makes you the most happy?
    • friends, family, dog and boyfriend
  • What's an important even in your life that's made an impact on you?
    • found out her dad had cancer, taught her not to take anything/everyday for granted
  • What are your hobbies?
    • shopping, baking, and hanging out