Here is a link on photographing the essence of people.
Here is a link that you will see uses very important close-ups in the video that enhance the story-telling. We want to do this when we shoot our news videos. Story is going to be key . . . always.
That is all I have today. For homework, send me a link to something that you think is a great video we should look at as a class. Due Thursday by class time. Send it to: joanna_g_greer@mcpsmd.org
Worth 10 points so make it worth the class time and
explain how and why it is important in covering the news. The explanation will be more important than the video you choose. So choose wisely.
As for your stories, we will talk tomorrow about what else you need in them. Did you talk to at least five people who are valued-added (no one else could say with authority what they say) and give varied enough answers that add more dimension to your story? I am finding that they are not researched well enough . . . they feel thrown together and don't show all perspectives. You cannot print that as it is a disservice to those you interviewed and the community you serve.
Think like a judge . . . ask yourself what are all sides here and then do the legwork with your notebook in hand. This is one kind of writing that you cannot fake. Remember that you MUST identify yourself as a reporter and not use anonymous sources. No hijacking people here. You are doing a public service job that is noble. Remember that.
Ms. Greer
Silver Spring, Md.
