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Journalism 285 Mondays 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.
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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.
Assignment 2 ReviewABOUT AND RESOURCE PAGES • Include your first and last name • Blogs are not anonymous • Connect with readers • Search engine benefit • Optional: include your photo • Make sure your theme provides menu links
Video with “CLAS” • Composition • Lighting • Audio • Steadiness
BoringInteresting • Action • Motion • Emotion • Show and tell • People doing things • Close-ups • BOPSA: Bunch of People Sitting Around (meetings) • Buildings • Signs • Talking heads EXAMPLE: Paraplegic Dog
Interviewing • Establish rapport • Don’t make a big deal about starting the camera • Don’t talk over answers • Avoid “yes or no” questions • Ask tough questions • Re-ask if needed • Ask follow-up questions
Five Shot Rule for VideoGET THIS SEQUENCE OF SHOTS EVERY TIME • Extreme close-up of action detail, e.g. hands typing on a computer • Close-up of the face of the person doing the action • Wide/Medium shot, face and action together • Over-the-shoulder view (point of view of the person doing the action) • One more different angle — be creative! BBC VIDEO
LAB: Practice Shoot5 SHOT SEQUENCE • Go out and shoot a 5-shot sequence • Ideas: construction; store; restaurant; office; unlocking bike; riding elevator; getting into car • Import video into lab computer • Show me your sequence (don’t need to edit)
Reminders • Blog Post 3, due next class • Blog Post 4, due Weds. 10/26 • Readings