Thursday, April 18, 2013

Camera Notes

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
A central statement that will guide your news story

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
It narrows down one thing to make into a story

 3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
"Homecoming nominees have unusual talents"

 4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
"Girls make dresses"


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? 
Keeps your shots perfectly steady and clear

 7.  The Tripod is my FRIEND

8.  Define:  Pan
Moving tripod horizontally

 9.  Define:  Tilt
Moving tripod vertically

 10.  Why are headphones important?  
So you can know if you microphone is good or not

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
So you know if its good to use so you don't have to go back and interview again
12.  Define Wide shot:
Show setting and surroundings, establish location

 13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
Give an overall feel of the setting

 14.  Define Medium shot:
Little less setting, more detail and focus on a specific area

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
To give more details to the viewers

16.  Define a tight shot.
Close up, lots of detail

 17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
Give a really nice detail shot that you can't get at medium or wide shot

 18.  What is a sequence?

19.  Why do we need a sequence?

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