Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Audio Assignment #3 Re-do, Reis
https://soundcloud.com/user-485207169/audio-assignment-3-new-mixdown
Monday, December 17, 2018
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Photo Assignment #4 REDO, Green
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| A freshly organized set of books at the top of a Prince Frederick dorm room desk. |
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| Richard Ojo and Katherine Sebina prepare for their last final exams of the semester on Sunday, December 16, 2018. |
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| Katherine Sebina, a sophomore computer science major writes code for a project on Sunday, December 16, 2018 |
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Final Project, Nash
Music credits:
Purple Planet Music
Emotional - Ecosphere -
Gentle - Tranquility -
Inspirational -Uprising -
Upbeat - Movin' on -
Friday, December 14, 2018
Final Project Draft, Nash
Music credits:
Purple Planet Music
Emotional - Ecosphere -
Gentle - Tranquility -
Inspirational -Uprising -
Upbeat - Movin' on -
Pre Video Assignment Re-do Sean Mahoney
Good Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOQYn5WAIsQ&t=965s
This feature story on the death of a former NFL star in my opinion is absolutely amazing. I think one of the best effects of the project is that there is no narration. All the dialogue in the story is by the people they are interviewing and, with a subject matter like this, emphasizes the importance or the weight of the story. I also like how the way VICE documented this was from different point of views. At the start of the story it is telling a story of some grand nfl star beloved by the community who was gunned down randomly. But as the package continues they start to paint a different narrative. One which is more beneficial to the so called "perpetrator" and open people's eyes to both sides of the story as, is said in the film, the media might depict. Overall, even with the length being 40 minutes, i believe this multi-media project is out of this world and kept me engaged throughout.
Not so good example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV01ktE21j8
Don't get me wrong I do think there are some good qualities to this project and i think that the shots, at where i am now in my journalism career, in some cases exceed the capability of mine. But there is just a few things that i think bring the quality down of this video. First, when they are interviewing some of the band mates and the daughters, the rule of thirds is not at all in effect. Especially in the girls shot, they are barely all fitting in the frame. I just think there are too many shots like that in the story. Also, obviously this may be due to the youtube link, but even disregarding that i think the audio is a little shaky. There isn't a consistency of sound throughout the project as sometimes the music raises the volume a lot and you can then barely hear the interviews in comparison. Overall, still a newsworthy story, just not the best execution
This feature story on the death of a former NFL star in my opinion is absolutely amazing. I think one of the best effects of the project is that there is no narration. All the dialogue in the story is by the people they are interviewing and, with a subject matter like this, emphasizes the importance or the weight of the story. I also like how the way VICE documented this was from different point of views. At the start of the story it is telling a story of some grand nfl star beloved by the community who was gunned down randomly. But as the package continues they start to paint a different narrative. One which is more beneficial to the so called "perpetrator" and open people's eyes to both sides of the story as, is said in the film, the media might depict. Overall, even with the length being 40 minutes, i believe this multi-media project is out of this world and kept me engaged throughout.
Not so good example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV01ktE21j8
Don't get me wrong I do think there are some good qualities to this project and i think that the shots, at where i am now in my journalism career, in some cases exceed the capability of mine. But there is just a few things that i think bring the quality down of this video. First, when they are interviewing some of the band mates and the daughters, the rule of thirds is not at all in effect. Especially in the girls shot, they are barely all fitting in the frame. I just think there are too many shots like that in the story. Also, obviously this may be due to the youtube link, but even disregarding that i think the audio is a little shaky. There isn't a consistency of sound throughout the project as sometimes the music raises the volume a lot and you can then barely hear the interviews in comparison. Overall, still a newsworthy story, just not the best execution
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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Friday, November 2, 2018
Pre-Video Assignment, Espiritu
Good Example:
The story itself is intriguing, as it is an issue that isn't commonly talked about, but is shown to be important. The voice-over is well scripted and very informative, while still being easy to follow. B-roll is very well shot and includes shots that really capture the setting in North Dakota, as well as the life of the Native American tribe. Interview clips are also well done and informative.
Bad Example:
This is the beginning of a documentary series done by popular YouTuber Shane Dawswon. Although interview clips are good and the overall video is entertaining. The script and B-roll are unorganized, many unnecessary clips thrown in.
Pre Video Assignment, Crowley
Bad Example:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/nov/01/the-last-free-place-in-the-us-slab-city-california
Although the images in this story are visually interesting, I would like some pictures of residents of 'Slab City" and some captions to give the images context. I suspect the residents of this place are more interesting than the place itself, and I would have liked to see them.
Good Example:
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/north-ronaldsay-jobs?playall=376
This example has great b-roll, visual diversity, and sound. There are several great sequences throughout the clip using wide. medium. and close up shots. Additionally, I like that the creator consistently places Sarah in the center of the frame, both in seated interviews and in general.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/
This example combines beautiful images and video with in-depth explanation to tell an effective visual story. The videos really add a sense of place for me
Pre-Video Fischer
Good: It's simple. The background music is always present but never distracting and the cuts between the highlights and the two guys talking are very clean.
Less Good: The camera is not super steady. The cuts are mostly good but there are sometimes where shots linger too long. The framing for the interviews is not always great.
Less Good: The camera is not super steady. The cuts are mostly good but there are sometimes where shots linger too long. The framing for the interviews is not always great.
Pre-Video Assignment, Green
Good example: I enjoyed this multimedia project because it was very unique. I felt like I was personally at the march and was walking through the crowd along with this guy. I'm usually not a fan of music playing in the background of news clips, but the music also added to the momentum of the story. Hearing from the various women there in all shapes and sizes, there for a common goal of promoting women's' rights. I think the video had a good amount of interviews so that we were able to hear from many different voices. The piece didn't just feel like a news piece, but it also felt like a statement and an activist think piec
Bad example:I understand that this is a much broader piece and features different clips from many different women's marches, but I think it would've been helpful to give more background information. I also would've preferred a voice over as opposed to the few clips from the speeches. Also, the quality of the video varies as it goes on.
Pre-Vido Assignment, Awosika
Good: I think this is a good multimedia project because the sequencing is natural but also engaging and captures both sides of the issue. Throughout the video, the visuals remained relevant to the words being said.
Bad: This video wasn't terrible but for some parts, it felt more like a slide show than an actual video. Also, the visual used for some parts weren't relevant at all to what was being said.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Pre-Video Assignment, DeBlasis
Good Example: I enjoyed watching this multimedia project because it is well put together and tells an interesting, unique story in a cohesive way. The story is told through the main interviewee and his own videos, making the story compelling and personal. They add music that helps the mood of the entire video, helping the audience feel the intensity of the lasers.
Bad Example: I would not say this is a horrible example of a multimedia project, but I do feel as though it was kind of thrown together. This event happened today and some of the footage was shaky. Along with this, the editing sometimes was weird. For example, when the audio cuts in with a sound bite from one student when a picture of Lt. Richard Collins III was on the screen. The audio was sometimes spotty at points as well -- I had to change my volume multiple times because the audio in the video was not even. This example was not horrible, but it seemed rushed because it is current news and the Washington Post obviously wanted it published as soon as possible.
Alas Pre-Video Assignment
Bad video example
There's a couple things I find off about this video. Granted, it looks like direct police footage, but there could have been some type of news narration to provide context. Some kind of editing would have also gone a long way here. As it is, it just feels very rough, unfinished, and not quite journalistic.
Good Video Example
This segment, in contrast, feels very professional and well-put together. First, there's a political editor from NPR narrating and providing info. By dint of the presenter's role, one trusts him to be knowledgeable about the taxation system in this country, Video quality is good, sound levels are on point, and perhaps most importantly, it's informative.
Pre-Video Assignment, Roberts
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000006190133/protesters-rally-against-trumps-visit-to-pittsburgh.html
This is a multimedia project from The New York Times, showing protests in Pittsburgh against Trump's visit in the wake of the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue. Since I'm from Pittsburgh, I might be a bit biased, but I feel like this video does not capture the anger that coursed through the city with Trump's suggestion that the attack could have been avoided if an armed guard had been present at the place of worship. The camera is blurry and while the audio is good -- a quiet singing of "This Land is Your Land" -- the video angles chosen do not properly convey the size of the protest. Also, the video is way too short to do the protest justice, at less than 30 seconds long.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000006184109/pittsburgh-shooting-synagogue.html
On the other hand, this multimedia project from The New York Times, which walks through the aftermath of the Pittsburgh shooting, is extremely well put together. It has impactful visuals and follows the line of grief, confusion, and rage the city went through in the wake of the attack.
This is a multimedia project from The New York Times, showing protests in Pittsburgh against Trump's visit in the wake of the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue. Since I'm from Pittsburgh, I might be a bit biased, but I feel like this video does not capture the anger that coursed through the city with Trump's suggestion that the attack could have been avoided if an armed guard had been present at the place of worship. The camera is blurry and while the audio is good -- a quiet singing of "This Land is Your Land" -- the video angles chosen do not properly convey the size of the protest. Also, the video is way too short to do the protest justice, at less than 30 seconds long.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000006184109/pittsburgh-shooting-synagogue.html
On the other hand, this multimedia project from The New York Times, which walks through the aftermath of the Pittsburgh shooting, is extremely well put together. It has impactful visuals and follows the line of grief, confusion, and rage the city went through in the wake of the attack.
Pre-Video Assignment, Wilcox
Bad Video:
I recently began watching CampusLore's content, which consists of feature stories. Ironically, on this episode, the three panelists are discussing the current condition of the University of Maryland football program. I like what they are trying to accomplish with a laid back round table discussion, but the camera is constantly moving. Although it is minor, the movement throws off the viewer ,and it does not look very professional.
Good Video: I watched this video when it aired on College Gameday on Oct. 20. Tom Rinaldi is outstanding on how he tells the story. Rinadi's ability to put together a great story comes second to none as he takes you into the life of Tyler Trent. This piece is very powerful and so well-told by the College Gameday crew.
I recently began watching CampusLore's content, which consists of feature stories. Ironically, on this episode, the three panelists are discussing the current condition of the University of Maryland football program. I like what they are trying to accomplish with a laid back round table discussion, but the camera is constantly moving. Although it is minor, the movement throws off the viewer ,and it does not look very professional.
Good Video: I watched this video when it aired on College Gameday on Oct. 20. Tom Rinaldi is outstanding on how he tells the story. Rinadi's ability to put together a great story comes second to none as he takes you into the life of Tyler Trent. This piece is very powerful and so well-told by the College Gameday crew.
Pre Video Assignment, Nash
Bad example https://www.youtube.
This is a long documentary that actually does a decent job of keeping the viewer into the story through effective visuals, supporting sound effects and tons of B-roll. Where it fails for me, is the lack of face to face imagery of the main characters, and the clearly staged dramatic representations. I am also not a fan of the transitions between segments nor the length of the film. So what do I mean by face to face imagery? For the first two minutes of the film, the viewer hears a narration by the main character accompanied by b-roll of him brushing his teeth, walking to meet his friend, etc. but there is an awkward tension created by the fact that you hear the speakers voice, and you see images of him, but there is a delayed revealing of both the speaker's voice and face in the same clip. An interview setup would have done well in that situation, but there is none. By the time you finally see his face and hear his voice in the same clip, its a staged representation of the beginning of his story instead of an actual interview where he could have explained the beginning to the camera. The staged representations are lazy, and the viewer cringes to watch them, If you miss shooting an important event, give some other thoughtful b-roll, but not that. As for the transitions, they are also lazy. no good film needs a chapter by chapter set up for the stages of a story. A good editor can make one thing flow to the next through sound bites and visuals. Then as a last point, there is no reason for the film to be 19 minutes long. a lot of the material could have been condensed to make this 10 minutes or less. Shortening would also drastically increase the chance that a viewer will stay to watch the whole thing.
Good example https://www.nytimes.com/video/
Conversely, this is an excellent example of a project similar to the style I want to do. It takes a broad topic, a migrant caravan, and it humanizes it through the story of one mother and her child. It hooks the viewer in 20 seconds through a montage of scene setting shots into a sound bite of "She's pregnant, you are going to kill her!" As the footage rolls, a voiceover introduces the woman with a short and to the point statement. The footage continues, as does the voice, and music slips into the background ever so smoothly with the natural sound bites. As the narrator begins to talk about the woman's family, a short clip of each sister and aunt transition through. As the migrant caravan starts moving, the narrator explains that, and the camera follows. In the following clips, the cameraman breaks Prof. Jacobson's rule of keeping the camera still, but he keeps the footage ever so smooth that the movement helps put the viewer in the frame of a moving caravan. The rest of the story is told through the narrator and sound bites of an interview with the main woman as lots of b-roll plays through to support everything. The film comes to an end with slowing down of shot pacing with less and less camera and subject movement until the sound bites bring about a comfortable conclusion going along with the music.
Pre Video Assignment, Mandato
good video: https://vimeo.com/296345050
bad video: https://vimeo.com/119492798
bad video: https://vimeo.com/119492798
Hugh Garbrick, Pre-Video Assignment
I really don't like this video on the Amazon Echo. The Washington Post acknowledged that Jeff Bezos owns the newspaper but this video comes off as an ad. It's really bad optics for a news publication. Also the people are kind of annoying.
I like this video because they interview someone with a very interesting perspective. Also they don't edit out the reporters questions. I think that this informs the viewer more about the interviewees answer, it provides more context.
I like this video because they interview someone with a very interesting perspective. Also they don't edit out the reporters questions. I think that this informs the viewer more about the interviewees answer, it provides more context.
Pre-Video Assignment- Caesar
Bad package- https://vimeo.com/279736902
Good package- https://vimeo.com/278157381
Good package- https://vimeo.com/278157381
Gaskill, Pre-Video Assignment
I found a lot of examples.
Good:
Vice News Tonight
"Meet the gun rights advocates suing Dick's for not selling them a gun"
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/meet-the-gun-rights-advocates-suing-dicks-for-not-selling-them-a-gun/5bd8d88dbe407731e10b7f02?popular=1
INCREDIBLE WORK!!!! (But a little long for our purposes)
Vice Life Hacks with Oobah Butler
"I Made My Shed The #1 Restaurant In London"
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/oobah-butler-i-made-my-shed-the-1-restaurant-in-london/5a5dfac6177dd44de3197af2?popular=1
Bad:
Trump Anti-Immigration Attack Ad
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6342091/Trump-hammered-racist-ad-tying-caravans-twice-deported-Mexican-cop-killer.html#v-966261134065842710
"Kentucky teacher placed high school in lockdown after threats"
Daily Mail
Kentucky teacher placed high school in lockdown after threats
Good:
Vice News Tonight
"Meet the gun rights advocates suing Dick's for not selling them a gun"
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/meet-the-gun-rights-advocates-suing-dicks-for-not-selling-them-a-gun/5bd8d88dbe407731e10b7f02?popular=1
INCREDIBLE WORK!!!! (But a little long for our purposes)
Vice Life Hacks with Oobah Butler
"I Made My Shed The #1 Restaurant In London"
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/oobah-butler-i-made-my-shed-the-1-restaurant-in-london/5a5dfac6177dd44de3197af2?popular=1
Bad:
Trump Anti-Immigration Attack Ad
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6342091/Trump-hammered-racist-ad-tying-caravans-twice-deported-Mexican-cop-killer.html#v-966261134065842710
"Kentucky teacher placed high school in lockdown after threats"
Daily Mail
Kentucky teacher placed high school in lockdown after threats
Pre-Video Assignment, Myers
Good Example:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/wall-people-trump-defends-military-presence-border-58878290
This news package is from Good Morning America. Of course, this program is one of the premier television news shows, so a good product is expected. This package included an interview, b-roll, narration and a bug graphic across the bottom of the screen throughout. I thought it was well-layered, alternating from one-on-one interview to b-roll and narration. The sequencing and mapping of the package made sense and was well done.
Bad example:
https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/tuscarora-high-school-students-charged-for-locker-room-sexual-assault/1562642877
I thought this news package had some good elements to it, such as the interviews with the police officer and parent (although the sound could have been better on the police officer with a better microphone). But I found some of the b-roll to be misguided. There was a lot of just cars or buses driving in front of the school. It looked as though the news crew set up in one location and collected all of their b-roll from there. When the reporter was talking about the football coaches, the b-roll could have perhaps included video of the football field.
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/wall-people-trump-defends-military-presence-border-58878290
This news package is from Good Morning America. Of course, this program is one of the premier television news shows, so a good product is expected. This package included an interview, b-roll, narration and a bug graphic across the bottom of the screen throughout. I thought it was well-layered, alternating from one-on-one interview to b-roll and narration. The sequencing and mapping of the package made sense and was well done.
Bad example:
https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/tuscarora-high-school-students-charged-for-locker-room-sexual-assault/1562642877
I thought this news package had some good elements to it, such as the interviews with the police officer and parent (although the sound could have been better on the police officer with a better microphone). But I found some of the b-roll to be misguided. There was a lot of just cars or buses driving in front of the school. It looked as though the news crew set up in one location and collected all of their b-roll from there. When the reporter was talking about the football coaches, the b-roll could have perhaps included video of the football field.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Pre-Video Assignment: Roxanne Ready
Good example:
This is a depressing one! But I recently watched Vice's documentary about the white nationalists who organized the 2017 Charlottesville rally, and it's very good. However, please be warned that from timestamp 11:20-12:00, the video clearly shows the car plowing into the crowd. There are also shots of people injured, in shock and obviously terrorized lasting until 15:00.https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/qvzn8p/vice-news-tonight-full-episode-charlottesville-race-and-terror
This is a powerful 22-minute documentary. The opening is intense, giving only the time and place as context as it leads into footage of the Friday night events. The juxtaposition of the nationalists and the counter-protesters was very well done. Throughout the piece, the events often speak for themselves, with just enough context given from the time/place/name stamps and surrounding interviews that the viewer can draw her own conclusions. The angles and framing are solid. I also didn't even notice, at first, the use of music throughout to create a connected narrative of building tension. The ending interview was a perfect bookend.
Bad (or at least not great) example:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/us/prisons-immigration-detention.htmlFirst, the good about this one: This piece does a good job of centering a broad issue around a single person, making it easy for viewers to understand and relate to. The issue being discussed is newsworthy and important. The video cuts relate to what is being said, and the narration and quotes flow naturally from one part to the next. I especially liked the use of vintage footage. The producer did well with subtitles and with naming the interviewees through text. And I loved the shots near the end of Mr. Cortez-Diaz joyously talking about his release day.
That said, some of the visuals are quite dull. Shots of the building and of Cortez-Diaz walking around a random part of the desert--which was never given any context--are neither engaging nor enlightening. Reporters are not generally allowed to wander around prisons taking B-Roll and were not present when the events Cortez-Diaz talked about took place, so I understand some of the challenges the reporters faced. However, the film does include decent prison B-roll in the latter half of the piece--some of which would have directly related to what the voice-over was discussing--so I wonder why the producer chose not to use any in the beginning.
Pre-Video Assignment, Solon
Good Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgBGwtk3qZY
This is an excellent feature story because it not only has great imagery and audio, but also tells a newsworthy, heartwarming and important story. The narrator introduces Tyler Trent as a huge Purdue fan, but uses a delayed introduction to bring in the fact that Tyler has cancer. The piece also uses the natural sound from Tyler’s home to capture a definitive look at his daily life. The voiceover is well-balanced with interviews and visuals of Tyler’s early life and struggles with bone cancer. The interviews also capture the true emotions of everyone involved, most notably when Tyler’s mother starts to tear up and the shot zooms in closer to her face and eyes. The complete story, from beginning to end, tells us Tyler’s background, excitement for Purdue, and his current struggles with his disease. Additionally, the reporter uses a lot of interviews to show the viewer a variety of perspectives on Tyler’s condition and fandom.
Bad Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B44MvjSUR-Y
This story lacks the necessary components to be a good feature. There is limited natural sound, poor interview quotes, and little visual proof of what the reporter is describing. The anchor introduces the jet noise as a big part of the story, but the sound of a helicopter is the first noise we hear. Furthermore, that sound is too strong and it is hard to hear the first interview. The next interview has a woman mention how quiet it is, but there are people talking in the background. Then, the reporter mentions “Big X’s” being drawn on the runway but shows no visual of this, only low-quality footage clearly taken from behind a fence. All of the footage focuses on airplanes, but the actual airport building is rarely shown. This feature package needs more close-up and detailed visuals and natural sound to better tell the story.
Pre Video Assignment, Guichard
Bad multimedia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a_BtUK1umw
This video had a good start with the alarm visuals and the close-ups of the cereal bowl was a good idea but it was blurry. The video is pretty shaky and not well framed. Even though it is filmed by the subject of the video herself, she should have been careful about not cutting her face when she films herself walking, and because she is walking and has no stabilizer, it is very shaky. The panoramic shots of the class rooms are both too short and too fast. The last shot of herself in the night is not focused properly on her face, so it gives her a blurry aspect. I think the idea of the video project was good and interesting, but it is hard to stay interested all along because of technical issues and because she only records her own voice, some ambient sound would have given a better insight on the life of a journalism student.
Good multimedia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=65&v=w6HxyzhJDgU
The rhythm of the video is very good, the visuals match the music and the voices, it leaves the audience want to see more and to see the full episodes. There are many visuals, and all the shots are pretty short, but because they are well filmed and go well together, it works perfectly. The music is well chosen, it is powerful and at the same time emotional, this video gave me the chills. We want to know more about these 4 women, and even in 1 minute and 20 seconds we get to see that they are strong, determined, but also funny, and sometimes fragile. The multimedia project shows the rollercoaster of emotions thanks to a perfectly controlled rhythm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a_BtUK1umw
This video had a good start with the alarm visuals and the close-ups of the cereal bowl was a good idea but it was blurry. The video is pretty shaky and not well framed. Even though it is filmed by the subject of the video herself, she should have been careful about not cutting her face when she films herself walking, and because she is walking and has no stabilizer, it is very shaky. The panoramic shots of the class rooms are both too short and too fast. The last shot of herself in the night is not focused properly on her face, so it gives her a blurry aspect. I think the idea of the video project was good and interesting, but it is hard to stay interested all along because of technical issues and because she only records her own voice, some ambient sound would have given a better insight on the life of a journalism student.
Good multimedia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=65&v=w6HxyzhJDgU
The rhythm of the video is very good, the visuals match the music and the voices, it leaves the audience want to see more and to see the full episodes. There are many visuals, and all the shots are pretty short, but because they are well filmed and go well together, it works perfectly. The music is well chosen, it is powerful and at the same time emotional, this video gave me the chills. We want to know more about these 4 women, and even in 1 minute and 20 seconds we get to see that they are strong, determined, but also funny, and sometimes fragile. The multimedia project shows the rollercoaster of emotions thanks to a perfectly controlled rhythm.
Pre-Video Assignment, Palmer
Good Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccTn5gz3JiI
The audio makes or breaks a package of this nature and in this case it was mixed very well. Everything flowed smoothly as the main topic's singing floated in and out of the background. There are no particularly ambitious shots but the video keeps things engaging by using multiple camera angles and multiple locations in the children's hospital, including good action shots of workers reacting to the singing. The interviews are done very well and are extremely informative, although if I had to nitpick anything I would wish they would have interviewed some children if possible.
Bad Example: https://www.660citynews.com/video/2018/07/02/moose-on-the-loose-at-calgary-airport/
The audio and video are captured decently well, but the final product is not extremely engaging. The B-roll footage, especially in the latter part of the video, does nothing to engage with the topic at hand as they use the same shots of planes flying more than once (when the main topic is the moose getting in the way of planes). The interviews are not very informative, particularly the ones with foreigners. The delivery of the main narration also has issues with intonation that distract from the video.
Pre-Video Assignment, Reis
Vanessa Reis
Pre-Video Assignment
Good Multimedia project: https://nyti.ms/2yEQxGA
This is a strong multimedia project because it contrasts two distinct differences between Democratic and Republican women running for government positions. Furthermore, the New York Times does this using a variety of video editing that makes the video flow extremely smoothly and coherently. Background narration is heard while images of women running for government are shown, and several of these women's campaign advertisement videos are then played in between the narrator's comments on the significance and ideas behind each of these ads. All of these aspects go together very smoothly and make the video interesting, intriguing, and easy to understand and learn from, while their stance remains nonpartisan.
Bad Multimedia project: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2018/oct/31/asia-bibi-protests-erupt-in-pakistan-after-blasphemy-conviction-overturned-video
This multimedia project is not good in my mind because there is no narration or explanation of what is going on, there is simply violence and yelling with no real context other than a vague title. I want to know what is going on in this video and why there is so much violence among these protesters. Furthermore, the opening is very abrupt and confusing.
Pre-Video Assignment, Neugeboren
Good Multimedia: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/25/world/canada/euthanasia-bill-john-shields-death.html
The New York Times does an amazing job with this multimedia piece, incorporating words, pictures, and a great 3-minute video to profile why this man has decided to end his own life peacefully. The video is powerful, well-made, interviews family members and friends, and it discusses the circumstances of assisted suicide and how it's an emotionally charged and under discussed topic. I was captivated throughout all the photos and video and thought the New York Times did a fantastic job giving all perspectives on a topic that can sometimes be very political.
Bad Multimedia: https://www.petoskeynews.com/life/multimedia/video-crooked-tree-arts-center-meditative-drawing/video_230abf0e-7bc4-50c8-9a19-bd8385ba68d7.html
I thought this multi-media piece lacked strong audio, narration, and visuals. The visuals oftentimes appeared blurry, and it's obvious that no real microphones were used as the audio quality seemed faded at times, making it hard to hear what they were saying. For a professional news organization, I would expect a more cohesive video piece but this one lacked that. To improve, adding an interview about the meditative drawing with a member, or have a narrator provide some context to the video piece other than the hard-to-hear natural sound and writing piece that accompanied it.
The New York Times does an amazing job with this multimedia piece, incorporating words, pictures, and a great 3-minute video to profile why this man has decided to end his own life peacefully. The video is powerful, well-made, interviews family members and friends, and it discusses the circumstances of assisted suicide and how it's an emotionally charged and under discussed topic. I was captivated throughout all the photos and video and thought the New York Times did a fantastic job giving all perspectives on a topic that can sometimes be very political.
Bad Multimedia: https://www.petoskeynews.com/life/multimedia/video-crooked-tree-arts-center-meditative-drawing/video_230abf0e-7bc4-50c8-9a19-bd8385ba68d7.html
I thought this multi-media piece lacked strong audio, narration, and visuals. The visuals oftentimes appeared blurry, and it's obvious that no real microphones were used as the audio quality seemed faded at times, making it hard to hear what they were saying. For a professional news organization, I would expect a more cohesive video piece but this one lacked that. To improve, adding an interview about the meditative drawing with a member, or have a narrator provide some context to the video piece other than the hard-to-hear natural sound and writing piece that accompanied it.
Pre-Video Assignment, Fontelieu
Good video:
This video was very entertaining and kept my interest the whole time. It portrayed an interesting unison of two things that don't often overlap: queerness and "gangster" rap. It follows the life and career of "Deadlee" as he finds that he's unable to fit well into the queer community because he doesn't produce the typical type of music they like. His narration is very seamlessly interwoven into the video, in a way, where by the end of the 3-minute segment you feel familiar with him and want to root for him. There are a lot of shots of his face, but from a wide variety of angles and distances to keep it interesting.
Bad video:
This video was about a hot air balloon festival in Sonoma, and it was honestly just very dull. The shots felt like things I'd already seen before; not a lot of creativity was put into the angles used. I also never got the point of why the festival was important or why I should care about it. The narration was from a man whose name flashed across the screen but of who no other information was revealed. He just talked about the mechanics of how hot air balloons worked for most of the clip, which felt odd for the subject of a news segment. If this video was framed around, a certain family's trip to the festival, it would have been much more interesting.
Pre-Video Assignment, Dobkin
Bad Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYLiSnemLdM
This video has a lot of shaky camera work because a tripod doesn't seem to be used in most shots. Also, the interviews and some b-roll shots are very long which makes the package a little more boring.
Good Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHun58mz3vI
While completely satirical about the exact formula of a broadcast video package, this has great framing, audio, b-roll, variation of shots, and is overall much better done than the other.
Pre Video Assignment, Feldstein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG_tO8HuBTs
Bad example:
This news segment was mildly entertaining but had they done a few things differently I may have been more engaged. First off, there was noise from the video during the voiceover which I found to be a bit distracting. Secondly, the interviews were not that substantive and did not offer much insight into the story. I think this piece could have been improved with better audio editing and more engaging and interesting interview questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsIVxY6YoCw
Good example:
This audio mixing was much better and the transitions were smoother than the bad example seen above. This is the kind of video that I would consider very professionally done. The interviews actually added to the story and contributed to why this piece engaged me despite being almost four times as long as the bad example.
Bad example:
This news segment was mildly entertaining but had they done a few things differently I may have been more engaged. First off, there was noise from the video during the voiceover which I found to be a bit distracting. Secondly, the interviews were not that substantive and did not offer much insight into the story. I think this piece could have been improved with better audio editing and more engaging and interesting interview questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsIVxY6YoCw
Good example:
This audio mixing was much better and the transitions were smoother than the bad example seen above. This is the kind of video that I would consider very professionally done. The interviews actually added to the story and contributed to why this piece engaged me despite being almost four times as long as the bad example.
Pre- Video Assignment - Seaforth
Good example:
http://www.iamsyria.org/art-feature.html
I think this a great multimedia project. Similar to the first video, this is about refugees who are fleeing for a better life. This video hones in on Syrian children who have to flee the war. While this is only a two minute trailer to preview the project, I already feel connected and empathetic to the children and what they are going through. The natural sound and visuals in this video really hit home and makes you want to do something to help these children out. Showing the state of Syria and how everything is destroyed was a good way to send a powerful message. The music played throughout the video fit the tone and really made the documentary emotional. Overall, great visuals, great sound, great flow.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTuX8wkBCNM
I dont think this video is a good multimedia project. I like the concept and the message trying to be conveyed about immigrants and refugees, but I would have approached it much differently. I think interviewing George Tarr who is a Liberian immigrant himself was a good idea, but throughout the video, the audio was hard to distinguish at times due to rain, wind, or background noises from people close by. I thought the transition to the video VO/SOT with President Trump wasn't very good. Rachel Mayer addressed the video afterwards, but I think the overall flow of this video could be better. I didnt feel connected or empathetic as one usually would with a topic this serious. Biggest things for me were audio and flow of the project and I just didnt resonate with it.
http://www.iamsyria.org/art-feature.html
I think this a great multimedia project. Similar to the first video, this is about refugees who are fleeing for a better life. This video hones in on Syrian children who have to flee the war. While this is only a two minute trailer to preview the project, I already feel connected and empathetic to the children and what they are going through. The natural sound and visuals in this video really hit home and makes you want to do something to help these children out. Showing the state of Syria and how everything is destroyed was a good way to send a powerful message. The music played throughout the video fit the tone and really made the documentary emotional. Overall, great visuals, great sound, great flow.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTuX8wkBCNM
I dont think this video is a good multimedia project. I like the concept and the message trying to be conveyed about immigrants and refugees, but I would have approached it much differently. I think interviewing George Tarr who is a Liberian immigrant himself was a good idea, but throughout the video, the audio was hard to distinguish at times due to rain, wind, or background noises from people close by. I thought the transition to the video VO/SOT with President Trump wasn't very good. Rachel Mayer addressed the video afterwards, but I think the overall flow of this video could be better. I didnt feel connected or empathetic as one usually would with a topic this serious. Biggest things for me were audio and flow of the project and I just didnt resonate with it.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Pre-Video Assignment, Schorchit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNEJnMVsFD8
Good Example: It does not explicitly explain/or describe the journey for a South/Central American immigrant, especially immigrant children, crossing the Mexican border, but rather it shows the people's plight. The Washington Post uses individual characters like the 12-year-old boy Isaac and the woman named Doris to tell the story and, personally, I feel like that device helps tell the story even better. The Post could have used an interview of someone who speaks English as a voice-over to explain the situation of these caravans, but instead, they choose to keep the video purely in Spanish using English subtitles. This helps make the story more authentic for the audience, almost as if we're vicariously living through these individuals. It also keeps the story concentrated on the travelers and their immigration story. The voice overs in the video are very well done with essential footage that connects us and helps us truly comprehend the experiences of the interviewees.
http://www.wsj.com/video/what-is-gab-and-who-uses-it/9B9A1FBA-DECE-4C4E-BC23-68C9AA62C167.html
Bad Example: Although I wouldn't consider this video terrible, I have chosen it as a bad example. Firstly, the story, or rather the information, that the Wall Street Journal is trying to convey really does not seem suited for a video presentation. For this type of content and style of video, it could have been made shorter in order to keep the audience engaged. There were scenes in the video where there were pictures of documents and such being shown with caption and no audio, and I feel that these could have been incorporated as voice-overs, saving time and making the video more engaging for the audience. There were hasty cuts to the professor's interview towards the end of the video that could have been made much cleaner, and it could have smoother transitions if a voice over was used for those cut parts.
Good Example: It does not explicitly explain/or describe the journey for a South/Central American immigrant, especially immigrant children, crossing the Mexican border, but rather it shows the people's plight. The Washington Post uses individual characters like the 12-year-old boy Isaac and the woman named Doris to tell the story and, personally, I feel like that device helps tell the story even better. The Post could have used an interview of someone who speaks English as a voice-over to explain the situation of these caravans, but instead, they choose to keep the video purely in Spanish using English subtitles. This helps make the story more authentic for the audience, almost as if we're vicariously living through these individuals. It also keeps the story concentrated on the travelers and their immigration story. The voice overs in the video are very well done with essential footage that connects us and helps us truly comprehend the experiences of the interviewees.
http://www.wsj.com/video/what-is-gab-and-who-uses-it/9B9A1FBA-DECE-4C4E-BC23-68C9AA62C167.html
Bad Example: Although I wouldn't consider this video terrible, I have chosen it as a bad example. Firstly, the story, or rather the information, that the Wall Street Journal is trying to convey really does not seem suited for a video presentation. For this type of content and style of video, it could have been made shorter in order to keep the audience engaged. There were scenes in the video where there were pictures of documents and such being shown with caption and no audio, and I feel that these could have been incorporated as voice-overs, saving time and making the video more engaging for the audience. There were hasty cuts to the professor's interview towards the end of the video that could have been made much cleaner, and it could have smoother transitions if a voice over was used for those cut parts.
Pre-Video Assignment, Pravato
Good example:
https://vimeo.com/296648799
"How to Find Your Own Seafood" features Kirk Lombard, a unique subject who fishes for his own seafood in Northern California. The shots in the beginning of the project show him catching his seafood by pulling fish into nets and sticking his arms into the sand. This was a successful beginning since the activity is rare to see. The incorporation of music in the beginning (which is actually Lombard singing with his life) was also effective in drawing the viewer in.
Video that shows Lombard out at work includes close-up shots of the clams and mussels that he catches. It later shows him close-up cleaning them and preparing them before putting them in a stew.
The different types/angles of video work to profile Lombard as well as to explain his very niche activity. Also, only using his voice in the work rather than a narration with interview clips works effectively. It feels like he is taking viewers out to work with him.
Also, the drawings and cartoon graphics that appear throughout add to Lombard's carefree character, and are great visual additions to elevate the work. Some include the names of different sea creatures that he catches, others are listed as "Kirk Tips," and others are simple doodles. This was a visually creative way of allowing the viewer to follow along and remain engaged.
Bad example:
https://vimeo.com/23211764
"Robert is Here" is also a unique story, showcasing a roadside fruit stand with a variety of offerings. However, a lot of the technical elements of the production are distracting. The first shot of the store the viewers see is partially blocked by a poll, which detracts from the effect of seeing the stand for the first time. Also, the first shot of produce in the store shows a bug crawling on a cucumber. These are important to the story, so it does not feel like a great portrayal of the products. Both of these shots muddy the power that the story could have had.
Also, the narration's lower-quality audio makes the story feel less professional. However, the audio of interviews with Robert with better, so the narration/interview clip set up was still effective. Overall, this had a lot of potential to be a very interesting story and had many opportunities for great visuals, but the execution could have been better.
https://vimeo.com/296648799
"How to Find Your Own Seafood" features Kirk Lombard, a unique subject who fishes for his own seafood in Northern California. The shots in the beginning of the project show him catching his seafood by pulling fish into nets and sticking his arms into the sand. This was a successful beginning since the activity is rare to see. The incorporation of music in the beginning (which is actually Lombard singing with his life) was also effective in drawing the viewer in.
Video that shows Lombard out at work includes close-up shots of the clams and mussels that he catches. It later shows him close-up cleaning them and preparing them before putting them in a stew.
The different types/angles of video work to profile Lombard as well as to explain his very niche activity. Also, only using his voice in the work rather than a narration with interview clips works effectively. It feels like he is taking viewers out to work with him.
Also, the drawings and cartoon graphics that appear throughout add to Lombard's carefree character, and are great visual additions to elevate the work. Some include the names of different sea creatures that he catches, others are listed as "Kirk Tips," and others are simple doodles. This was a visually creative way of allowing the viewer to follow along and remain engaged.
Bad example:
https://vimeo.com/23211764
"Robert is Here" is also a unique story, showcasing a roadside fruit stand with a variety of offerings. However, a lot of the technical elements of the production are distracting. The first shot of the store the viewers see is partially blocked by a poll, which detracts from the effect of seeing the stand for the first time. Also, the first shot of produce in the store shows a bug crawling on a cucumber. These are important to the story, so it does not feel like a great portrayal of the products. Both of these shots muddy the power that the story could have had.
Also, the narration's lower-quality audio makes the story feel less professional. However, the audio of interviews with Robert with better, so the narration/interview clip set up was still effective. Overall, this had a lot of potential to be a very interesting story and had many opportunities for great visuals, but the execution could have been better.
Pre-Video Assignment, Romero
GOOD:
The New Yorker: How Ramen Changed in America
The video takes advantage of its ramen topic to display enticing visuals off the bat. It has relevant transitions that introduce the next segment from the intro to how it became a convenient staple and ramen becoming a crossroads of cultures in cities like NYC where fusion restaurants experiment with different forms and flavors of ramen. Interviews from chefs and a food writer from the New York Times are seamlessly woven into the video and provide informative content. The interview soundbites were short and straightforward. However, the use of clips from an old '80s Japanese movie called "Tampopo" was kind of confusing since it was initially used as a transition without further introduction as to its importance, until later on in the video. It took awhile for the video to make the direct connection to how ramen has changed in America in the present day, but this point was solidified toward the end.
BAD:
AP Art History Project on "Shiva's Lord of Dance" from the Met
This project is a mix between still images and a video excerpt meant to embody a Smart History educational video which traditionally includes narration with photos relevant to the piece of art being described. The audio has inconsistent volume and at times is unclear. At some parts, the displayed image does not match the narration so there's a delay in knowing what the narrator is describing. The one video clip inserted was meant to be a comical pop reference and it was. But it was also shot poorly with low lighting and a shaky hand. The title of the video is also misleading since it has nothing to do with the art piece and doesn't mention it at all except in the description below the video.
The New Yorker: How Ramen Changed in America
The video takes advantage of its ramen topic to display enticing visuals off the bat. It has relevant transitions that introduce the next segment from the intro to how it became a convenient staple and ramen becoming a crossroads of cultures in cities like NYC where fusion restaurants experiment with different forms and flavors of ramen. Interviews from chefs and a food writer from the New York Times are seamlessly woven into the video and provide informative content. The interview soundbites were short and straightforward. However, the use of clips from an old '80s Japanese movie called "Tampopo" was kind of confusing since it was initially used as a transition without further introduction as to its importance, until later on in the video. It took awhile for the video to make the direct connection to how ramen has changed in America in the present day, but this point was solidified toward the end.
BAD:
AP Art History Project on "Shiva's Lord of Dance" from the Met
This project is a mix between still images and a video excerpt meant to embody a Smart History educational video which traditionally includes narration with photos relevant to the piece of art being described. The audio has inconsistent volume and at times is unclear. At some parts, the displayed image does not match the narration so there's a delay in knowing what the narrator is describing. The one video clip inserted was meant to be a comical pop reference and it was. But it was also shot poorly with low lighting and a shaky hand. The title of the video is also misleading since it has nothing to do with the art piece and doesn't mention it at all except in the description below the video.
Pre-Video Assignment, Fields
Good Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UqYD_owgY
I think the way that they started this video was a great hook. They showed the kids, said a quick narration and had a great quote by a parent before even introducing what the topic of the video was. This tactic got viewers interested enough to keep watching to see what it was all about. Throughout the video, they choose great B-roll of the children in the hospital while also highlighting a few kids' backgrounds. Great use of natural sound from the stadium to explain the "new tradition," and they also utilized pictures along with videos. The narration was calm and used pauses for emphasis. The sequence where the reporter is asking the head coach about his granddaughter that passed away was really powerful, with adding the reporter's voice telling him that the next topic would be hard and showing him break down and not able to speak.
Bad Example: https://vimeo.com/165768937
This video is not very good, starting with the sound quality. Though they try to put in some natural sound, it is so windy that you can barely hear it. The interview gives a lot of good information but also the mic is not close enough to her to hear everything, and the wind is distracting from what she is saying. The second interview cuts in for a split second then it goes back to B-roll, but then it comes back to her a second later, which is distracting. There also was no narration, and therefore viewers had no background information about the turtle or any additional information. There really was only two different pieces of B-roll used, the turtle being released and it swimming into the water, so they could have added more variation, like showing a clip of the crowd that showed up to watch the turtle being released.
Pre-video assignment, Loewenthal
Good Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5356zt0JiDY
While this video is a little long, it does a very good job integrating voiceovers, music, interviews, more action based clips, and photos. The change of environment and the way in which its shot keeps the viewer engaged and makes the video seem more personal.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsyHqv7ZkZY
The audio in the video is extremely echoy and the volume of the music distracts from the video. The transitions are stark and distracting. Also, for many of the clips of her dancing the camera cuts her off or parts of her move out of the frame in a distracting and unprofessional way. Some clips also seem extremely staged and prevent the viewer from making a personal connection. At times the camera is extremely shakey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5356zt0JiDY
While this video is a little long, it does a very good job integrating voiceovers, music, interviews, more action based clips, and photos. The change of environment and the way in which its shot keeps the viewer engaged and makes the video seem more personal.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsyHqv7ZkZY
The audio in the video is extremely echoy and the volume of the music distracts from the video. The transitions are stark and distracting. Also, for many of the clips of her dancing the camera cuts her off or parts of her move out of the frame in a distracting and unprofessional way. Some clips also seem extremely staged and prevent the viewer from making a personal connection. At times the camera is extremely shakey.
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