Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Madison's Story

The story was very inspirational and motivating. She makes the most out of her stump while we all take our hands for granted. In a way, this story makes me appreciate my hands, because some people are not fortunate enough to have both hands and I consider myself lucky.

Great camera work except some shakiness. All shots follow the Rule of Thirds, Nose Room, and also a few sequences involved. They go back and forth between the raw footage and also the interviews so the viewers do not get bored.  

A-Roll: Interviews, Reporter Voice Overs, Natural Sound
B-Roll: Video Footage that compliments the story

Tuesday, April 23, 2013


1.  What is the focus statement of this story?
-Publisher's passion fueled by the sun.
2.  Give examples of W-M-T sequences
-Showing his cabin on the computer, showing the solar panels.
3.  Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
-Driving his car.
4.  Give examples of Eyes on Third
-Talking in the office.
5.  Give examples of Talking Space
-Talking outside his store, showing his books.
6.  What did you like about story?
 -It was a happy story and i thought it was cool that this guy powered everything with solar power and runs on electricity.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Interview:

Grace Lovelace is an 18 year old girl at Eastview High School. She is a senior, and has big plans for next year, but has also brought many memories with her. Her big plans include a road trip and attending the University of Minnesota Duluth to become a nurse. Grace has played basketball for most of her life. She has had many great experiences and friendships throughout the Eastview basketball program. Basketball has motivated and inspired her to do many great things in her life, including getting good grades, expanding her social life, and even getting a job at Old Navy. Basketball has given her many great memories. The best memories come from the tournaments they won throughout the years. Those experiences gave her a strong group of friends and inspiration to be successful. Now Grace is headed down the path to greatness and success.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Criteria of Newsworthiness

Today you will read pages 21,22, and 23 of "The News" packet. Copy the following questions on to your blog and answer.

1.  Identify, define, and give an example of the 6 criteria of newsworthiness.

Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: Different, out of the ordinary
Example: "If an airplane departs on time, it isn't news. If it crashes, regrettably, it is."

Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Important events, ones that affect many people
Example: Taxes, elections, wars, scientific discoveries, the economy

Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: Modern
Example: People want to hear about the flood while its happening, not next month when everything has dried up

Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: Local events of significance
Example: The local school, the new tax law

Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: Well known people, buildings, or places involved
Example: If someone gets arrested for shoplifting, it wont make the news, unless its a celebrity

Criteria 6: Human interest
Definition: Heartwarming, humorous, dramatic
Example: A sand castle competition

2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journlism.  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.
1- loose pigs are unusual. 3- recent event.
4.  List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.
3- recent 6- heartwarming that both dogs can still survive with eachother
5.  List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.
2- many people are interested in movie awards. 3- recent, one day old. 5- celebrities involved. 6- dramatic and humorous.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Interview of a Classmate

What do you do on a daily basis? Work at Old Navy
What activities do you enjoy? Playing basketball, played for years
What are your plans for next year? Attend UMD for college
Do you have any big plans coming up? Possibly a road trip to Arizona, and prom
What do you like to do with friends? Take road trips, shop, play basketball
What inspires you? Successful people