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Bonus Narrative—Media and Technology Skills

Bonus Narrative—Media and Technology Skills. [adapted from Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action , Prentice-Hall, Publishers, 2001]. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip.

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Bonus Narrative—Media and Technology Skills

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  1. Bonus Narrative—Media and Technology Skills [adapted from Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Prentice-Hall, Publishers, 2001]

  2. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip • A video camera can help you capture the most exciting sights and sounds from any trip—whether you are traveling to a local amusement park, a state fair, or a relative’s office. • Your video journal will help you remember your trip and share your experience with an audience.

  3. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip (2) • Think about It: • Choose a specific trip you would like to record with a video camera. • Focus on one event from a longer journey. • For example, rather than trying to capture an entire trip to New York City, you might create a video journal of your visit to the Statue of Liberty.

  4. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip (2) • Set It Up • One key to an effective video journal is to set up imaginative and revealing shots. • Don’t rely on point-and-shoot views to create an interesting video. • Take a few moments to find an unusual angle or an especially powerful view.

  5. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip (3) • Set up and shoot a variety of different shots. You might use: • Long shots to show scenery • Close-ups to show details • Panning shots to show motion or a vast scene • Interviews to share people’s reactions • Remember that a video camera captures sounds, so background noise—such as birds, traffic, or even wind—can add to the atmosphere of your video.

  6. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip (4) • Some things to include: • People: Look for opportunities to film friends, relatives, and people you meet while traveling. • Signs and plaques can help to identify settings. • Some things to avoid: • Long, static shots of scenery are boring. • Close-ups that are too close may prevent your audience from knowing what it’s looking at. • Shaky camera work may made your audience dizzy. Try using a tripod to get an extra-steady image.

  7. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip (5) • Enrich It • Your video camera may offer a variety of special effects such as • Titles • Unusual fades • Color tints • Or black-and-white options. • Read the manual, and experiment to find new ways to enrich your journal.

  8. Creating a Video Journal about a Trip (6) • Edit it • After shooting your video, edit it to create a concise and engaging video journal. • Use your camera’s editing function, or use a double-deck videocassette recorder. • Keep your audience in mind as you edit. • Try to create a tape that will make your viewers feel as if they are actually along for the ride.

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