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.

October 19th

Overview of the Class:

This week we divided up tasks amongst groups. My group is in charge of the Crystal Bass interview. Our job is to get in touch with Crystal and plan an interview with her. We talked about lighting for this interview. We need to brainstorm questions we might ask Crystal. Other groups are in charge of the love Loyola campaign. 

As a class we discussed future things we are going to do. In the next few weeks we will video Doc Chris. This will involve us instructing him on camera. We will also be putting together a Thanksgiving video. We will interview our friends and family, and ask what they are thankful for. The backdrop is important in this case. Doc Chris also suggested that we watch Enemy of the State.

What I Learned:

I learned that production meetings are based on planning. I learned that we write blogs so that we can layout what we have learned in each class. 

Expectations:

I look forward to the Crystal Bass interview and asking her questions. I look forward to hearing what inspired her to write. I expect to film and produce more videos inside and outside of Multimedia class. I expect to work with people in the class that I have not worked with before.

Evaluation of the class:

As a class we successfully divided up the group work. Students got on board with the Crystal Bass interview and Love Loyola campaign. This will be a good opportunity for us to work with other students in the class. I think that we will all work well together when doing these tasks.

Evaluation of Doc Chris:

Doc Chris did a good job of dividing up the tasks amongst groups. He informed us of the layout of the rest of the semester, as well as our future tasks. He posted a syllabus to keep us up to date with future blogs.

Storyboard

Fall break: On thursday afternoon, I went on a field trip to a brewery with my microbiology class. I went home this weekend and got to see my family and also celebrate my birthday. My dog was sick so we had to take him to the vet. Here are some pictures from this weekend.

college center before I left for break

brewery in baltimore 

with my microbiology class on thursday afternoon

food with friends

2 shot dinner date

3-shot with my sister and friend

birthday celebration

two shot

birthday celebration

 two shot

 Over break I saw my dog

We took him to the vet

"Surprise Party" featuring Abby & Cassandra

Abby and I met up to film a conversation using reversals. We talked about my surprise party from this past weekend. We were able to borrow a camera from a friend. Here are 2 videos: one video was recorded with an Iphone, and the other with a camera.

"Surprise Party"

using an iphone:

using a camera:

Week 4

October 5th

Overview of class: Prior to class, we divided into groups and took photos for our storyboard. I documented these photos at Starbucks with Abby, Sarah, and Paul. In class, with the direction of Doc Chris, we broke into groups and practiced over the shoulder shots. Next, we took footage of conversations between two of our peers. In each group there was a director, video taper, and actors. Our group had to come together as a team to produce this footage.

Evaluation of the class: It was interesting to see how the conversation flowed between two students while being videotaped. It was nice to practice something new in class that we hadn't before. I enjoyed seeing how each group interacted. I think all the group members worked well together to produce the footage. The conversation flowed between the group members. If the group messed up a line, they were able to start over. Most people in the class learned over the shoulder shots for the first time. Overall, I think my classmates did a great job at applying these skills.

What I learned: I learned how to take over the shoulder shots. I learned how to apply this to shooting a video. I learned the roles that are involved in shooting video footage. When we practiced over the shoulder shooting, my job was to videotape the footage. I am now comfortable with capturing an over the shoulder shot. I learned to not leave too much empty space in the shot. I zoomed in on Abby and Paul to do so.
 Smart phones are a third screen.  We also learned how to direct, how to apply light, casting, producing, and camera skills. The ceiling lights acted as our three point lighting. Lastly, it's all about the conversation. It is important to have good conversation between the actors.

Evaluation of the teacher: Doc Chris helped us use the lighting in the room for our footage. He showed us how to take over the shoulder shots. Doc Chris interacted with us to show us how each person can contribute to the filming process. Doc Chris gave us direction. If we did something wrong, he showed us the proper way to do it. For example, he told me not to leave too much empty space in the shot. With this advice, I zoomed in on Abby and I was able to get a better over the shoulder shot.

Shots

over the shoulder footage

Over the shoulder shots

Midterm Assignment

Midterm

1. Production Process:

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.

2. Three Point 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.

video of three point lighting

key light:

fill light:

back light:

photo credit: Frank Bellia

3. Types of shots:

extreme closeup- face

photo by: Matty Lodispoto

closeup- face with neck

medium- above waste

  

full body~long shot- persons entire body

two shot- two people

three shot- three people

establishing shots (interior and exterior)- set the scene

- the exterior shot is usually first because you go from outside to inside

4. 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. You need to know who you are speaking to.

5. What I've learned so far:

I have learned how to apply shot composition and three point lighting when taking pictures outside of class. I have learned how to add light to make a picture look better. I have learned how to take photos in an outdoor and indoor setting.

6. Working in groups: 

Working in groups is a common theme within this class. We demonstrate three point lighting and take pictures of/with one another. 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 t 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.

7. Evaluation of Doc Chris:

Doc Chris provides us with the opportunity to interact with others and learn from each other. Doc Chris goes over the information from the previous classes so that we learn better and understand the material. Talking with the professor is a good way to learn the material. Doc Chris understands that we are busy students and he allows for flexibility with due dates. Doc Chris is dedicated to speaking to students and making sure they understand the topics of discussion.