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This journalism course covers blog review, grammar tips, diverse interviews, video shooting techniques, iMovie basics, and project reminders. Join now!
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Journalism 285Mondays and Wednesdays 8:10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Room 26-207 Course Info: http://cpj285.wordpress.com Dave Schermer Lecturer
Quiz • 4 multiple choice questions based on readings and past classes • You can take it between 8:10 and 8:15 a.m. • To begin, log in to Blackboard, click “Assignments,” then click on the quiz.
Blog Tips • Grammar, spelling, punctuation • Use spell check • Consult AP Stylebook • Proofread your work • Have a friend read it • Diverse interviews • Age, sex, occupation • Not just friends • Go to the source
Video Tips • 5-shot sequence should be at each location • Stop camera between shots • Frame shot before you hit record • Less junk video to deal with • Makes for easier editing
Project 3: Basic Video • Assignment info online • Examples • Weak audio • Better audio • Creative Intro • Framing
iMovie Basics • Create project • Import video • Add animated text intro • Add transitions • Add lower thirds
Reminders • Blog Post 3 was due this morning • Project 2: Audio Story, due next class • Project 3: Basic Video, due Monday 10/24 • Readings on Course Schedule
LAB: Practice Video Editing • Pair up and interview each other • Ask 3 questions of your choice • In iMovie, edit a video that has: • Question 1 written out full screen followed by video of the answer • Same thing for questions 2 and 3 • Use transitions between segments • Use a lower third over first answer