That's a wrap!

We started off the semester with learning the three types of lighting. Three-point lighting consists of key light, fill light, and back light. Key light is the light directly on your face. Fill light is light from the side. Back light is the light in the back of the object and acts as background light. This process works best when you turn the lights off in the room because you can fully illuminate the object with the three point lighting. It is best to set up shots and then gradually add light. The sun should be behind you to prevent shadows, glare, and the sun acts as a light source.

Throughout the semester we storyboarded. We would take all types of shots to tell a story or we would put them into a youtube video. Each shot should be displayed for no more than three seconds. Four seconds of each photo is too much. I learned that it is important to know your audience and know the message that you want to leave with. Establishing shots allow us to display a location, whether it is interior or exterior. Establishing shots are the first shots we should sow in a storyboard. Other shots consist of closeups, extreme closeups, medium, and full body. Blogging was important to this class because it was a way to share our experiences and what we learned.

One other thing we learned was see a duck say a duck. This is a general writing philosophy when writing a script. If you see something in the script say it, if you say something in your script, see it. It is important to know your audience because you need to know who you are speaking to.

The production process consists of three parts. Pre production includes planning, writing, scheduling, assigning, and location scouting. Production is when you actually shoot or blog. Post production is the editing, uploading and marketing. Location scouting requires looking for outlets, a place that is easy to light, not too shady, and where you can set up equipment easily. The production process was crucial to our class meetings.

Once we grasped three point lighting and over the shoulder shooting, we began to shoot interviews in class. It is important to script questions before filming the interview. Each person had a key role in the interview process. Our class had the opportunity to interview Cynthia Lyles Quinn. It was great to learn about her and what she does on a daily basis. The production process, three point lighting, and scripting were crucial to this interview. As a class, we set up lighting, moved things around, and staged the interviewer and the interviewee. This was part of the pre production process. Mary did a great shop as the interviewer.

      This semester we had the opportunity to work in the Greycomm studio. We all had assigned jobs to contribute to the interview. Myself and Carla had the opportunity to interview Doc Chris. I asked him questions about his life on a daily basis, and his time spent at Loyola. I was not too thrilled to be the interviewer because I personally like to be behind the scenes. This was a really cool experience. I was nervous during the interview because I had to think of questions on the spot. I feel like I grew through this experience. I also got to know Doc Chris better by talking to him one on one in the interview. It was cool to be on camera and speaking to Doc Chris. Doc Chris trusted the class to lead the production process. We also had the opportunity at the end of the semester to interview Crystal L. Bass. We switched up the crew on this interview. Crystal was very inspirational and truly an inspiring woman.

Overall, I enjoyed working with my fellow classmates. This course centered around teamwork. Teamwork is a major takeaway for me personally. Each week we worked with a team to complete our task. We worked together outside of class, in class, and in the greycomm studio. It is important to work in groups because if one student does not understand something, the other group members could show them the proper way to do it. Working in groups allows students to work with other people and become comfortable with them. I have grown as a student by allowing myself to interact with others in a classroom setting. Not all classes allow for this much interaction. I believe that interacting with others is important to learning.
This class would not be what it was without Doc Chris's enthusiasm and encouragement. He believed in us and challenged us by pushing us each week. We were able to broaden our horizons to multimedia because Doc Chris exposed us to different techniques. He introduced us to two influential women, Cynthia Lyles Quinn and Crystal L. Bass. As mentioned earlier, I had the opportunity to interact with Doc Chris on camera.

My experience in this class was definitely rewarding. Overall, I learned how to take different types of shots, the importance of lighting, storyboarding, the interview process, the production process, and how to blog. I had the opportunity to show my family what I learned by filming the Thanksgiving video. I also learned how to edit and put together videos on iMovie and upload them to youtube. I learned how to do things that I didn't know I can do. You never know until you try. I can use shot composition in future picture taking. I think I became a more organized writer through blogging. I will definitely use everything I learned in the future, and I will never forget my experiences in Multimedia. Lastly, thank you to Doc Chris for this experience!

Video Reflection:

Shots:

Chatting with... Crystal L. Bass:

           

Interviews and Crystal L. Bass

Overview of November 30th: This weeks class consisted of interviews. Will interviewed a few of our classmates, along with myself and Doc Chris. Crystal came to our class, and Doc Chris interviewed her. I thought Crystal had an interesting story and she seems like a great individual. 

Evaluation of the Class: Chris was the director, Frank and Paul worked the cameras. Students shared their views on the course, what they learned, and if they would recommend this course to others. This was a good way to reflect on the semester as a whole, what we have learned, and how we have grown. 

Evaluation of the Professor: Doc Chris did a nice job with interviewing Crystal. It was a good idea for him to interview her because he knows Crystal very well. I could tell Crystal felt comfortable talking to Doc Chris. Doc Chris gave our class some feedback and complemented us for how far we have come. I'm glad and proud that our class was able to exceed his expectations and go further than he expected.

What I learned: As I said in my interview, I have learned many things throughout the semester. I would say the most important thing was the production process and how to apply it to interviews. Everything we have learned has been applied to our interviews. I have learned the importance of team work and how crucial it is to this field. I also learned about Crystal L. Bass and what inspired her to do all that she has done. It was inspiring to hear a successful woman talk about how far she has come in life, and the experiences that have made her who she is today.

Expectations: I cannot believe this was the last class of the semester. I hope to take all that I have learned in this class and apply it to my everyday life in the future.

on set with Crystal L. Bass

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is always a special time of year. It is a time when we can reflect on what we have and the people that we have in our lives. Thanksgiving day was spent at my house. My mom and dad spent hours preparing for our company. It always gets emotional when grace is said before the meal. We enjoyed a yummy meal with about ten side dishes to go with our turkey. I got to spend break with my family and friends. Over break, my mom and sister asked one another what they are thankful for. Then, my mom asked me what I'm thankful for. 

Here's what we had to say...

 even my dog wanted to join in...

Class: Greycomm Edition

This week we had class in the studio. We all had assigned jobs to contribute to the interview. Myself and Carla had the opportunity to interview Doc Chris. I asked him questions about his life on a daily basis, and his time spent at Loyola. I was not too thrilled to be the interviewer because I personally like to be behind the scenes. I had the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and be at the center of it all. I feel like I got to know Doc Chris better by talking to him one on one. It was cool to be on camera and speaking to Doc Chris. I thought Doc Chris did a good job  in the interview. He trusted the class to lead the production process. I thought my fellow students did a good job at running the process. I look forward to more interviews in future classes. I hope we get the chance to go back to the studio and put forth what we have learned.

Doc Chris and myself:

Doc Chris and Carla:

Class November 9

Today our job was to interview Cynthia Lyles Quinn. It was great to learn about her and what she does on a daily basis. We utilized this class time by taking everything we have learned so far and putting it forward. The production process, three point lighting, and scripting were crucial to this interview. As a class, we set up lighting, moved things around, and staged the interviewer and the interviewee. This was part of the pre production process. Mary got warmed up by practicing an interview with Carla. We then filmed the interview of Mary and Cynthia. After this production, we asked Cynthia questions to learn more about her. Cynthia seems passionate about what she does. She shared with us that its not about what your career is, its what you do with it.

What I learned: I learned how to apply everything we have done so far and produce it in one class. I learned a lot about Cynthia as well.

Evaluation: This class was one of my favorite so far. I thought the class did a good job of taking on roles that were crucial to the interview process. Abby took charge by making up questions, assigning people tasks, and instructing the interview. We had three people filming, Nicole captured Cynthia, Chris captured Mary from an angle, and Lauren captured the two shot. Mary did a great job of guiding the conversation with Cynthia. She approached each question well and caused the interview to flow well. Doc Chris allowed us to take the reigns and put forward what he has taught us. 

Expectations: I expect to continue interviewing and getting more comfortable with it. I look forward to interviewing Crystal Bass in the future.

Class November 2

Overview: Before coming to class, we met with our groups to videotape an interview. It is important to script questions before filming the interview. In class we talked about Schramm's Sender Receiver Model. The sender is the interviewer, and the receiver is the interviewee. A blocker interferes with the communication process. An example of a blocker would be noise. Who the sender is is critical to the communication process. We also talked about Apple as the largest entertainment and tech company. 

What I learned: I learned how to apply the Sender Receiver applies to an interview. I learned the importance of communication. Communication is how we learn. 

Expectations: I expect to continue to work in groups to film interviews. I expect my group and I to get more comfortable with communicating an interview.

Evaluation: We worked well together in our groups to film interviews. We have come up with questions to ask Crystal Bass. Doc Chris explained the sender receiver model and how it applies to the interview process. 

Location Scouting for Love Loyola: Some of my classmates suggested that we film in the Humanities building. It would be nice to film outside, maybe on the quad or outside of one of the buildings. We could also film at the FAC.

interview:

October 26th with interview

Overview of Class:

Today we planned our Love Loyola storyboard. We threw out ideas such as the different locations that we will shoot. We discussed the questions we will ask Crystal Bass (5 Ws and How). The Love Loyola storyboard consists of establishing shots of the quad, student center, and classrooms. It will be important to show the cultures  of our campus and people's ethnicities. Slogans will consist of "Its all about the love" "we got the love" and "thats why we go here." We can show people hugging and giving high 5s. We should show how different people interact and become united on our campus.

What I learned:

I learned that when formulating questions for an interview, you should begin with the 5 Ws and how. 

Expectations:

I expect to finalize questions for the Crystal Bass interview. I expect to work well with my group.

Evaluation of the class:

As a class, we agreed on a draft of our storyboard for Love Loyola. We agreed on questions to ask Crystal Bass in the interview. As a group, we put forward ideas and compromised.

Evaluation of the professor:

Doc Chris presented many ideas for our Love Loyola storyboard. He encouraged us to share ideas for the storyboard

Interview with Michelle:
This is an interview with my roommate Michelle. I ask her a few questions about herself.