Week 3

Photos before class:

A journey through boulder

September 21st: This week we talked about storyboarding. 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.

Evaluation of the class: As Doc Chris said, our class is moving at a fast pace and is ahead of the syllabus.

Evaluation of the professor: Doc Chris taught us simple mathematics. For example, if you have 10 photos that are displayed for three seconds each, your video will be 30 seconds long.

Expectations: I look forward to future use of storyboarding in this class. I hope to get to know other students in the class.

15 seconds of why I love Loyola:

Class 2

In class shots

2 person:

 3 person:

telling a story:

internal establishing:

external establishing:

medium:

3 point lighting:

key light:

fill light:

back light:

Video:

Overview of class/ What I learned: Before entering the classroom, we worked in groups to practice taking different shots. This week we discussed the three types of lighting. Key lighting lights up the face. Fill light adds extra light needed to illuminate. Back light illuminates the object from behind. We also discussed the three part production process. Pre production includes planning, writing, scheduling, assigning,and location scouting.  Location scouting requires looking for outlets, a place that is easy to light, not too shady, and where you can set up equipment easily. 

Evaluation: Doc Chris enthusiastically spoke to the class about three point lighting and the production process. As a class we worked in groups to learn how to appropriately use the three point lighting system. Doc Chris went around the room to make sure each student learned how to properly use the three point lighting system.

Expectations: I expect to apply the three point lighting system to the shots that I take in the future.

Week 2

These photos express what I learned in week one of class. Two shots involve two people and three shots involve three people. Photos with more than one person can show the relationship between two or more people within a certain setting. Interior and exterior shots establish the setting as internal or external. These shots can tell us where the photo was taken. I look forward to next class and learning new media skills.

two shots:

 three shots:

interior establishing shot:

exterior establishing shots:

Reflection 1
Evaluation of the class: I decided to take this course because it was recommended to me by three of my roommates. I had high expectations that the class would be exciting and entertaining. The first day of class was a glimpse of what the rest of the semester would be like. The students were captivated by Doc Chris' energy and were willing to participate in conversation.

Evaluation of the Professor: Doc Chris is different than any other professor that I have encountered. Doc's energy is contagious to the students. Doc seems like he can relate to the students. 

Expectations: I expect to learn and experience different types of media in a fun and enjoyable manner. Doc Chris seems experienced in different aspects of the media.

Recap of the first day of class: We watched music videos which displayed storytelling and how to draw people in. Music videos are staged to draw in viewers by displaying different shots. On day one, we formed small groups and practiced taking different shots. An establishing shot is used to set the scene and location. Other shots include, extreme close up, close up, and medium shot. We also discussed how relationships are the key to storytelling.

Music Video of Storytelling:

establishing shot:

close up:

medium:

full body: