Monday, February 28, 2011

12-3, 12-4 and 12-5

28 February 2011

12-3
Depth of field - the distance, in front of and behind the plane on which the lens is focused, in which objects in the image appear sharp.
An example of how the scene may look is a fence that travels backwards, but seems to curve.

12-4
Perspective - the illusion of depth in the picture, the apparent distance from the cam-corder to the farthest part of the scene.

12-5
An example of how your choice of lens can alter the perspective of the shot is when using a telephoto lens.  The telephoto lens reduces apparent depth , bringing distant objects closer. 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

12-1 and 12-2

23 February 2011

12-1
The focal length of the lens is the distance, expressed in millimeters, from the front element of the lens to the focal point.  The focal point is the point at which the light rays intersect on their way to the focal plane, where the chip is positioned. 

12-2
Professional videographers group focal length of lenses into normal, wide-angle, and telephoto. 
Normal - focal lenth lenses produce images that closely resemble human vision.
Wide-Angle - focal lengths include a wider field of view than normal lenses.
Telephoto - focal lengths show a narrower, more restricted field of view.

Friday, February 18, 2011

11-10

18 February 2011

I do feel the article has helped me with the interviw process.  It is nice to have a guide to help me when embarking on a project such as an interview.  I feel more comfortable and at ease for when I have to deliver my interview. 

Thursday, February 17, 2011

11-8 and 11-9

17 February 2011

11-8:
Five "top tips" that you should use during your interview:
1. Remember to say three key mesages.
2. Try not to sway or rock side to side.
3. Don't fall for the trick of silence, establish your point without excessive talking.
4. Don't lecture listener.
5. When not knowing answer to question, say so, don't pretend to know it.

11-9:
One "top tip" that you should use after your interview:
1. Congratulate yourself and do not worry if you made a few mistakes.  No one is perfect.  Think of reactions to interview as well as prepare for any follow-up work. 

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

11-6 and 11-7

15 February 2011

Information extracted from the article How to: give a great media interviews.

11-6:
The first thing you need to do in order to prepare for an interview is to get as much background information as possible followed by writing down the three main points you want to establish in your interview.

11-7:
The three "top tips" you should use before an interview:
1. Write down three key messages you want to establish.
2. Be prepared for obvious questions as well as anticipate the more difficult questions. 
3. Practice out loud a few times in front of a mirror or friend to get comfortable.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

11-5

11 February 2011

The term white balance refers to he overall color cast of the light in which you are shooting. 

11-4

10 February 2011

Three camera support systems that are used by camcorders are 1. tripods, 2. stabilizers, and 3. dollies.

Camera Dolly- A camera dolly is a wheeled platform used to make smooth moving shots.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

11-3

8 February 2011

                                      Two ways the videotape recorder handles interlaced images:
1.  The electrically encoded information about each video field (one-half frame)
is sent to a record head spinning on a drum in the recorder.

2. The record head preserves the signal by selectively magnetizing
metallic particles on the videotape that moves across its path.

11-2

8 February 2011

                                                      Two of four ways a video signal is created:
1. Light passes through the camcorder lens,                          
which organizesit into a cherent image and
projects it onto the surface of the chip.

 2. The chip contains hundreds of thousands
of microscopic sensors. Each sensor responds
differently to the amount and color of light striking it,
so each sensor creates a different electric signal.

11-1

7 February 2011

1. Bridestone Tires
This was one of my favorites because the beaver and story line were very cute and friendly. The product was Bridgestone Tires. The theme was the friendship between a man and a beaver just because the man saved the beaver's life by stopping with his new tires.

2. Brisk Iced Tea
This commercial was one of my favorites because Eminem, my favorite rapper was in it. The product was Brisk Iced Tea.  The theme was Eminem traveling through sets in an attempt to display the product at end.

3. Chevrolet
This was a great commercial because it incorporated the box-office hit of Transformers.  The product was the Chevy car.  The theme to this commercial was a fun environment with a man trying to sell cars.