I traveled high and low listening to pranks for April Fools Day that we all know is the first day of April. I must say humans have some creative minds. The things I heard and could not help but laugh.
I actually learned how to look at this particularr day in multiple ways. My top five are:
1. Maybe someone is having a bad day then you could cheer them up.
2. Maybe you are sneaky and just enjoy tricking people.
3. Maybe you love to laugh so you do things to make others laugh
4. Maybe you just tap into your intuition and try to see how creative you can be.
5. Last fave, a time to tell the truth and make every think its a joke.
This was my first Feature package and can be found on youtube channel AllLov3. (Olive)
I really enjoyed it and I have gotten a lot of great feedback!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
HOMELESS VETERANS PKG
This package was a challenge. Everything was so secretive. No one wanted to go on record to say anything. They gave me the run around and the information changed everytime I spoke with someone new.
The most intersting part was I found a nice area to film and speak with individuals who were willing to say a few words. But the footage was a bit tough to collect because telling this story required multiple areas. Those locations were private property.
The challenge was film until you are asked to move, ask for permission or just simply move on and hopefully you find something else that will work.
Journalism is not just writing to tell a story but it is also pictures.
Photo Journalism is a skill that I have and enjoy but im working to enhance it that s why I attend photography classes.
Anywho, I met some outstanding people who just happen to be stuck like a rock in a hard place but I found that their are still caring people lending a hand up not a hand out!
The most intersting part was I found a nice area to film and speak with individuals who were willing to say a few words. But the footage was a bit tough to collect because telling this story required multiple areas. Those locations were private property.
The challenge was film until you are asked to move, ask for permission or just simply move on and hopefully you find something else that will work.
Journalism is not just writing to tell a story but it is also pictures.
Photo Journalism is a skill that I have and enjoy but im working to enhance it that s why I attend photography classes.
Anywho, I met some outstanding people who just happen to be stuck like a rock in a hard place but I found that their are still caring people lending a hand up not a hand out!
Monday, February 14, 2011
FAMU WAY Ext. Pkg #2
I began collecting b-roll aka footage to tell a story the very next day because it was raining the day of. I am starting to understand how a story unfolds.
I spoke with local residents and found out that FAMU WAY used to be called CANAL STREET.
I never would have thought that I would be a reporter knocking on doors looking for someone to interview.
It was actually pretty fun. The individual I ended up selecting to interview, I spoke with her first.
FAMU WAY extension is suppose to extend to Lake Bradford Road. The idea is to have shops like ice cream and shopping and entertainment. It is also to have areas for green space, walking and bicycling.
I would like to see this project complete, I just may come back to Tallahassee in 2015 just to see the south side of town upgrades.
The major concerns were traffic and businesses. There are abandoned homes along the area and a vacant park I found.
The construction is set to begin in 2013 while construction on Gaines Street is wrapping up.
I had to chase down footage of bikers and ended up not even using it. I put in over 10 hours on this second package so I know it is better than the one before.
I watched a package on WJXT News for Jax and the reporter was very creative with her shots and story-telling. She encouraged me to use many angles and really involve the viewers in my package.
I spoke with local residents and found out that FAMU WAY used to be called CANAL STREET.
I never would have thought that I would be a reporter knocking on doors looking for someone to interview.
It was actually pretty fun. The individual I ended up selecting to interview, I spoke with her first.
FAMU WAY extension is suppose to extend to Lake Bradford Road. The idea is to have shops like ice cream and shopping and entertainment. It is also to have areas for green space, walking and bicycling.
I would like to see this project complete, I just may come back to Tallahassee in 2015 just to see the south side of town upgrades.
The major concerns were traffic and businesses. There are abandoned homes along the area and a vacant park I found.
The construction is set to begin in 2013 while construction on Gaines Street is wrapping up.
I had to chase down footage of bikers and ended up not even using it. I put in over 10 hours on this second package so I know it is better than the one before.
I watched a package on WJXT News for Jax and the reporter was very creative with her shots and story-telling. She encouraged me to use many angles and really involve the viewers in my package.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
PKG # 1 Fla Budget Cuts
The $3.5 Billion Budget cuts at the end of 2010 has increased up to $4.6 Billion. The process of this package went fairly smooth. Transportation and time management made it difficult to collect B-Roll, which is footage that tells the story.
Speaking of telling the story, the footage collected for this story was not much. The ideas I had were to have clips of news papers. I actually wanted the words to jump off the paper as I read along. Clips of the Capitol building and clips of flags and people and the post office and a school is what I had to work with.
I had the opportunity to meet Representative Grimsley. She was very nice and helpful. I know it is said to go into an interview understanding fully what the topic is about. I went in asking the right questions to fully understand what I need to share with the public.
I actually enjoy putting together packages. It’s the story-telling I’m not the greatest at but I am becoming. It’s just the thought of nothing and creating something! Pure Talent!
This package was rushed on my part. I needed assistance to write my script. I had people there but my availability was the issue. I am actually looking forward to my next package. I can only go up from here. There are something’s I would have done differently. Deadline is Deadline. I am happy to have one.
Speaking of telling the story, the footage collected for this story was not much. The ideas I had were to have clips of news papers. I actually wanted the words to jump off the paper as I read along. Clips of the Capitol building and clips of flags and people and the post office and a school is what I had to work with.
I had the opportunity to meet Representative Grimsley. She was very nice and helpful. I know it is said to go into an interview understanding fully what the topic is about. I went in asking the right questions to fully understand what I need to share with the public.
I actually enjoy putting together packages. It’s the story-telling I’m not the greatest at but I am becoming. It’s just the thought of nothing and creating something! Pure Talent!
This package was rushed on my part. I needed assistance to write my script. I had people there but my availability was the issue. I am actually looking forward to my next package. I can only go up from here. There are something’s I would have done differently. Deadline is Deadline. I am happy to have one.
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