This semester, I've learned a lot of new things and life lessons from the experiences I've had. I think my strengths would definitely be producing, but I also can create good stories when the time is needed. I conduct really good interviews; set up wise and question wise. I also can come up with really interesting shots if I have the time to plan them out. But as a producer I thrive by writing scripts and and making sure everyone's stories are done on time with their lead in's written.
My weaknesses differ from videography issues to project management issues. I'm still working on my problem solving skills and my procrastination on getting stories and other things done (scripts). I also need to make sure my audio levels are even on the camera before I start filming because in my last story the audio was barely hearable. Along with this, I still could improve a little more on my script writing skills. I have the basics down, but I need to focus more on going deeper and trying to insert casual remarks and improv within my writing.
For this next semester, I'm going to try to focus more on stories and not so much on producing. I love the producing aspect, but I'm trying to lean more towards reporting rather than producing. I also would like to anchor more and insert more improv into what I say so it is more like a real news broadcast. I hope to do more news stories and improve on my overall project/time management skills within this next semester.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
News Story Reflection 12
I was able to learn a lot of new information such as how commercials work (national and local), the difference between real news and high school anchors, and how a true live production works. It was really reassuring to know that most of what we do now in high school stays the same in the real world and that I won't be completely and utterly lost when I go to a true news station.
Some of the things that I am definitely going to start implementing into my own work is the use of more stand ups, ad-libbing with my co-host when I anchor ONW Now, and to try to put more entertaining and humorous packages into the show along with not being so serious when I anchor.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
News Story Reflection 11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnl30q0Xd3g
This news story was told by a weather reporter actually which wasn't any different from a normal journalist besides the addition of weather at the end. It was about the show Walking with Dinosaurs and how each of the dinosaurs are controlled.
I thought it was really interesting how the reporter ad libbed the whole segment and improvised her responses to the person she was talking to on the spot. She obviously had a set amount of time and an outline of script, but she ultimately had to report off the top of her head which shows just how good a true reporter is.
If I were to have been the reporter in this situation, I would've tried to get an interview with the people up at the top that're controlling the movements and actions of the dinosaur instead of just the person in charge of driving the dinosaur itself. I also would've possibly gotten footage from the actual show rather than solely the behind the scenes.
This Friday I'm hoping to possibly gain a mentor and internship at Fox 4 along with an idea of how the real world of broadcast journalism works. If the reporters have any tips on how to be a good journalist that will also be amazing to learn. I'm extremely excited for this opportunity.
This news story was told by a weather reporter actually which wasn't any different from a normal journalist besides the addition of weather at the end. It was about the show Walking with Dinosaurs and how each of the dinosaurs are controlled.
I thought it was really interesting how the reporter ad libbed the whole segment and improvised her responses to the person she was talking to on the spot. She obviously had a set amount of time and an outline of script, but she ultimately had to report off the top of her head which shows just how good a true reporter is.
If I were to have been the reporter in this situation, I would've tried to get an interview with the people up at the top that're controlling the movements and actions of the dinosaur instead of just the person in charge of driving the dinosaur itself. I also would've possibly gotten footage from the actual show rather than solely the behind the scenes.
This Friday I'm hoping to possibly gain a mentor and internship at Fox 4 along with an idea of how the real world of broadcast journalism works. If the reporters have any tips on how to be a good journalist that will also be amazing to learn. I'm extremely excited for this opportunity.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
News Story Reflection 10
This week I am doing my blog on an episode of Glee. Ainsley, Lina, and I watched an episode of Glee one day in class and learned quite a bit actually. There are many different aspects of tv shows that can be incorporated into news stories such as different shots, zooms, and how to use J and L edits.
Glee tends to use a lot of zooms in their footage to enforce certain situations within the show. I actually used a zoom in my recent story to try to put emphasis on a stand up location. I also used many different J and L edits to make the broll and interviews more fluid within the package like used in the show.
Some things they could do better are to make the shots more steady and not so shaky. The movements are also really sharp which make it kind of hard to keep track of the story line sometimes. If I were to film for the show I would make sure the shots are a little more steady and make the broll flow together better.
News Story Reflection 9
https://www.local10.com/travel/bird-slams-into-miami-bound-flight-on-approach-to-airport-1-1
This news story was one that we had to look at for our quiz. It was about a bird that had somehow crashed into a plane while in the air then got stuck. Luckily the plane was able to land safely with the bird still stuck and there were no injuries except for the bird itself.
The reporter did a good job of getting interviews with the pilot and with passengers of the plane as well. They also got as much broll as possible considering the limited amount of time and information and possible footage they could get.
Some things they could've done better would be that they could've gotten more footage and tried to get more background information on certain types of birds or previous bird crash accidents that've happened in the past.
This news story was one that we had to look at for our quiz. It was about a bird that had somehow crashed into a plane while in the air then got stuck. Luckily the plane was able to land safely with the bird still stuck and there were no injuries except for the bird itself.
The reporter did a good job of getting interviews with the pilot and with passengers of the plane as well. They also got as much broll as possible considering the limited amount of time and information and possible footage they could get.
Some things they could've done better would be that they could've gotten more footage and tried to get more background information on certain types of birds or previous bird crash accidents that've happened in the past.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
News Story Reflection 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9aahzZMs4
In this news story, the tragic mass killing in New York was covered. There were many videos used from news stations but also bystanders who filmed the incident. There were also many different interviews from people who witnessed the horrible event and parents of children who were on lockdown in school during the event. This story was done very well and the variety of interviews and shots added to the intensity of the event.
Some of the things done well in this story were that the reporter got interviews with people you wouldn't generally think would be interviewed in this type of story such as children walking the streets during the incident and also a woman who's child was in school and put on lockdown once the killing rampage occurred. I also appreciated that the reporter used videos that they themselves filmed but also videos from people who witnessed the scene.
If I were to have done anything different with this package I probably would've tried to get an interview with an NYPD member or a detective that was at the scene after the incident occurred. I might've also tried to get a little more footage of the actual rampage itself or of the person who committed the act.
I've been a leader in class this week because I finished a feature story with Roan in 2 days and then also helped Lina produce her first Raven Minute. I also produced and anchored another Raven Minute on my own in one day.
In this news story, the tragic mass killing in New York was covered. There were many videos used from news stations but also bystanders who filmed the incident. There were also many different interviews from people who witnessed the horrible event and parents of children who were on lockdown in school during the event. This story was done very well and the variety of interviews and shots added to the intensity of the event.
Some of the things done well in this story were that the reporter got interviews with people you wouldn't generally think would be interviewed in this type of story such as children walking the streets during the incident and also a woman who's child was in school and put on lockdown once the killing rampage occurred. I also appreciated that the reporter used videos that they themselves filmed but also videos from people who witnessed the scene.
If I were to have done anything different with this package I probably would've tried to get an interview with an NYPD member or a detective that was at the scene after the incident occurred. I might've also tried to get a little more footage of the actual rampage itself or of the person who committed the act.
I've been a leader in class this week because I finished a feature story with Roan in 2 days and then also helped Lina produce her first Raven Minute. I also produced and anchored another Raven Minute on my own in one day.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
News Story Reflection 7
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/ashley-judd-describes-alleged-harvey-weinstein-encounter-50731307
This news package was about the sex allegations made towards famous producer Harvey Weinstein. It went into an interview with famous actress Ashley Judd and Diane Sawyer about Judd's experience with Weinstein. Sawyer did a very good job of making sure there was always gnat noise, that her voice overs matched up, and also gave a variety of pictures and videos. The way that her voice overs perfectly summed up and lead into the next sound bytes flowed very well.
If there were anything I would change, I would possibly try to get more than the one interview with Judd and try to find at least one more of the supposed 60 women who claimed they had been sexually assaulted as well. However, overall I believe this story was done very well and kept me intrigued the whole 8 minutes.
I'm going to make sure that when I do stories that I have many different shots or pictures, multiple interviews, and keep the gnat noise going. Also, I am going to try to use the sound bytes of the subject to base my voice overs and lead ins off of.
I was not the most productive this week considering I did not have a story nor did I produce this week. However, I tried to be as helpful as I could by helping Ainsley with her lead-in and assisting Dema in her script writing.
This news package was about the sex allegations made towards famous producer Harvey Weinstein. It went into an interview with famous actress Ashley Judd and Diane Sawyer about Judd's experience with Weinstein. Sawyer did a very good job of making sure there was always gnat noise, that her voice overs matched up, and also gave a variety of pictures and videos. The way that her voice overs perfectly summed up and lead into the next sound bytes flowed very well.
If there were anything I would change, I would possibly try to get more than the one interview with Judd and try to find at least one more of the supposed 60 women who claimed they had been sexually assaulted as well. However, overall I believe this story was done very well and kept me intrigued the whole 8 minutes.
I'm going to make sure that when I do stories that I have many different shots or pictures, multiple interviews, and keep the gnat noise going. Also, I am going to try to use the sound bytes of the subject to base my voice overs and lead ins off of.
I was not the most productive this week considering I did not have a story nor did I produce this week. However, I tried to be as helpful as I could by helping Ainsley with her lead-in and assisting Dema in her script writing.
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