Monday, October 31, 2011

Anchor in/out to Halloween Story

Anchor IN: There are several activities, traditions and memories when it comes to Halloween each year. Lindsey got the inside-scoop to see what Eastview members are up to for this spooky holiday.

Anchor OUT: Thanks, Lindsey. It sounds like Halloween this year is going to be a blast!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Video Shooting Tips

2 things I already know:
-You must keep the camera still.
-Get a variety of shots on the same frame so it is more interesting to watch.

2 things I learned:
-Instead of using the zoom button, just lean in or out.
-Use an establishing shot in to grab the viewers attention and to help tell your story.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Group Story/Interview

Group Members: Erica Anders, Emily Muckler, Lindsey Schoenecker

Topic: #12 Halloween Spirit

3 Experts on topic: Chris Lesch, Mr. Currie, Maddie Archer-Burton, Maddie Schultz

Interview Questions:
1. What are your halloween traditions?
2. Do you have a halloween costume picked out? If yes, what are you going to be? If no, do you have any ideas?
3. What is your favorite halloween activity?
4. Do you go trick-or-treating or do you hand out candy?
5. What is your favorite halloween candy?
6. What is your favorite halloween memory as a kid?

Pumped For Pumpkins

1. A guy taking care of a pumpkin
2. Sounds bites: When we was explaining why he named his pumpkin Chubaca. When he was talking about how he wanted the weight of the pumpkin to be a surprise and that's why he didn't bring a scale out to the garden.
3. Secuence Shots: When they showed the guy measuring it with a tape measure. (Wide, medium, tight)

Friday, October 7, 2011

The Death of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, creator of Apple, died at age 56. Even though he dropped out of college, he was still extremely successful in his life. He created electronic devices that changed peoples lives including the iPhone, iPod, iTunes, iPad, World Wide Web and the Mackintosh. In an article, it said that Steve could get anyone to believe anything because he was such a good salesperson. The loss of Steve Jobs has somehow affected everyone in some way.

Shayna's Story

1. The segues were used so that the reporter could talk and explain Shayna's story in between her interviews.
2. She did not include a stand up because there was no need for one and it may have interupted the story.
3. The surprise was that Shayna found out that she was pregnant when she went to the hospital after her fall.
4. The story ends with hope because her baby is doing great and he is growing normally.