Focus Statement

1. What is the focus statement of this story?
Energy saving
2. Give examples of W-M-T sequences
Solar panels and shot of car-wide, in the car-medium, talking in the mirror-tight
3. Give examples of The Rule of Thirds
Horizon line, shot in the middle
4. Give examples of Eyes on Third
Where the eyes are placed in the shot
5. Give examples of Talking Space
Where the person is speaking in the grid
6. What did you like about story?
I liked how he was so proud of his accomplishments of going green. He can power a lot with his solar panels and it saves on the earth.

1. What is a Focus Statement? Define:
- States the topic and the specific idea you are covering

2. Why do we need a Focus Statement?
- To tell the readers exactly what you are covering in your story
3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
-"Administrators consider keeping the lights on at the dance"
4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
-"Administrators illimunate lights"
5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
- Camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, batteries, media

6. Why is a tripod important?
- Provides a steady and clean shot

7. The Tripod is my friend

8. Define: Pan
- Horizontal movement with the camera
9. Define: Tilt
- Vertical movement with the camera
10. Why are headphones important?  
- To check how the sound is picking up in the mic

11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
- To see if everything is working and ready for the shoot.

 12. Define Wide shot:
- Overall feel for the surroundings and settings

13. Why do we need a wide shot?
-  Establish location for us to see

14. Define Medium shot:
- Less setting, more details

15. Why do we need a medium shot?
- Let us focus on the specific area

16. Define a tight shot.

- Close up, give the most detail

17. Why do we need a tight shot?

- We can focus on all the detail of the shot

18. What is a sequence?
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19. Why do we need a sequence?

Criteria

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

Criteria 1: Unusualness
Definition: An event that is different or out of the ordinary
Example: A person dying in a unusual way

Criteria 2: Significance
Definition: Take a toll on the average person's life
Example: Taxes, elections, wars, scientific discoveries

Criteria 3: Timeliness
Definition: News that is happening right now
Example: Flood while it is happening

Criteria 4: Proximity
Definition: Nearby events
Example: local school, new state tax law, proposed regional highway

Criteria 5: Prominence
Definition: well-known people, buildings, or places are involved
Example: A movie star who gets arrested

Criteria 6: Human Interest
Definition: The more qualities it has, the more newsworthy. Catches our interest
Example: A minister who runs a drop-in center for troubled teens

2. On page 23 it discusses the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism. Please describe 3 ways they are different and explain.

One way is print journalism is more in-depth and has more coverage.

Another way is broadcast journalism is better for reporting fast-breaking stories.

One more way is broadcasting can provide the most dramatic news coverage.

3. List all the criteria the story we watched at the beginning of class fits under and why.
Unusualness, Human Interest, Timeliness

4. List all the criteria the 2nd story we watched fits under and why.

Proximity, Human Interest, Unusualness, Timeliness

5. List all the criteria the 3rd story we watched fits under and why.

Timeliness, Prominence, Human Interest

Interview Story

Interview Story

Like everyone does, Ali Matthews has a unique moment in her life that made a big impact on her character. Ali is a student at Eastview High School. She wants to study political science when she is older and make a positive impact on the world. In her spare time she dances and likes country music because it tells a story. Her family is very sarcastic, fun, and similar to one another. Ali was changed in a way that made her closer to the people in her life. When she was in 8th grade, one of her dearest friends passed away unexpectedly. Within a week her friend was at school, gone for two days, and then passed. It took a toll on her and the people all around her. Ali became closer with her family and friends. She told me, "It makes you become closer with the people in your life". Unexpected or not, this tragedy struck everyone around her. She told me she now, "Expects the unexpected". One thing that makes Ali happy is when she knows she can count on her friends to be there. When her friend passed, people around her joined together and came closer to one another to be there for everyone in that hard time. They do a lot of nice things in remembrance for her every year.

Interview of a Classmate



Q: What is a moment in your life that has made a big impact on you?

A: In 8th grade her friend unexpectedly passed away. It made her closer to the people in her life and to expect the unexpected.

Q: How do you want to impact the world?

A: She wants to make a positive impact on the people in her life and in the world.

Q: What is your favorite sport to watch or play?

A: Dance, because she dances and loves to watch it and learn from it.

Q: What is your family like?

A: Her family is very sarcastic, fun, similar, and always joking around.

Q: What is your favorite color and why?

A: Turquoise because she has always liked it.

Q: What do you want to see in your future?

A: She wants to go into political science in her future.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: She wants to have a family, a nice house, and a steady job.

Q: When was a time you felt like you had a lot of luck?

A: The other day she found $20 in her backpack.

Q: What would be a pet you want to own one day?

A: She wants to own a Pomeranian dog.

Q: What makes you happy?

A: What makes her happy is when her friends are there for her.

Q: What would you say a great hobby or talent is of yours?

A: She dances.

Q: What type of music do you like and why?

A: Country because it tells a story.