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Mastering Video Composition in Journalism Class

Enhance your journalism skills by mastering video composition techniques in this practical course. Learn about lighting, audio, and capturing emotion in your shots to create engaging stories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your storytelling abilities.

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Mastering Video Composition in Journalism Class

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  1. Journalism 285Mondays and Wednesdays 8:10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Room 26-207 Course Info: http://cpj285.wordpress.com Dave Schermer Lecturer

  2. 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.

  3. Shooting Great VideoKelly TeelChief PhotographerKSBY-TV

  4. Project 1: Slide Show

  5. 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

  6. Video with “CLAS” • Composition • Lighting • Audio • Steadiness

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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)

  11. Reminders • Blog Post 3, due next class • Blog Post 4, due Weds. 10/26 • Readings

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