Newspaper Model

Today we will study the Newspaper Model for telling stories.  Even though we are mainly focusing on broadcast story telling, we can learn a lot from the Newspaper model.  In fact,  if you desire to be a broadcast journalist, I highly suggest you get experience writing for the newspaper as well.

You will read about the newspaper model and watch several how to videos about writing for newspaper.  

Go to this website and read the whole article and watch the 3 videos.

Take notes on the article on your blog:

Some important points to take note on:
-Purpose of Newspaper Articles
-Types of Newspaper Articles
-Newspaper Articles should be objective...
-Format and Structure
-Language
-The 5 W's:  Who/What/Where/When/Why  (sometimes How)
-The Lead
-Steps to writing a Newspaper Article





We will watch some of the WALLDO examples at the end of the period.

OUTLINE

 

 

I.                   Introduction: 

A.    Attention Getter:  Quote, Statistic, Story

B.     Transition to Thesis:  One sentence to tie the Attention getter to the Thesis

C.     Thesis:  The Truman Show depicts several interesting areas of  video production through  ________, __________,   and__________.

 

II.

Paper Outline

 

Topic Sentence:  ___________________________________________________________

 

A.    ___________________________________________________________________________ 

 

1. ________________________________________________________________________

 

2. _______________________________________________________________________

 

B.     ___________________________________________________________________________

 

1. ________________________________________________________________________

 

2. ________________________________________________________________________

 

C.     ___________________________________________________________________________

 

1. _______________________________________________________________________

 

2. 

 

Concluding Sentence: _________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

III.

IV.

V.

 

VI:  Concluding Paragraph

A.    Re-phrase thesis

B.     Refer back to the Attention getter

C.     Leave the reader with something to think about.

 

Times New Roman 12 pt. Font. 

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Assignment

Greetings,

In my absence you will be watching a movie and writing a 5 paragraph paper analyzing the movie in regards to camera work and mass media.   The paper will be due at the BEGINNING of class on MONDAY OCTOBER 8th.  Here is the movie and questions to help guide your paper.

“The Truman Show”

 

3 Academy Award Nominations:

            Best Supporting Actor:  Ed Harris (Christof)

            Best Director:  Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society)

            Best Screenplay:  Andrew Niccol

 

Winner of 3 Golden Globes:

            Best Actor:  Jim Carrey

            Best Supporting Actor:  Ed Harris

            Best Original Score

 

Objective:

You will write a five paragraph paper analyzing “The Truman Show” by writing on any of the following topics (Due Monday October 8th).  Pick one or three of the following topics to write about. 

 

1.      How do camera angles and camera movements affect the movie?  What unique shots are used in the film and how do they impact the audience?  How is framing used to remind the viewer of the cameras themselves?  What impact do cameras have on you as a viewer?  Pick a particular scene when you think cameras play an important role in the mood of the film.

 

2.      What impact does music have on the movie?  Why is particular music used for certain scenes?  Why does the music stop when Truman sails into the wall?  How does Christof display the importance of music in his television show?  How are other sound effects used to add to a particular feeling?  Is this movie deserving of a golden globe award for best original score?

 

3.      What does “The Truman Show” say about the impact of mass media on our society?  How does the movie use product placement in a sarcastic way?  Is this movie realistic when thinking of current trends in web broadcasting?  Would you watch this show?  Would you be an actor in the show?  What is the irony of a movie about the making of a live television show?  Compare this movie to “Bullworth”, “Wag the Dog” or another movie about mass media.

 

4.      Does the movie have a deeper symbolic or philosophical meaning?  Do the names of characters like Truman (true man) or Christof (Christ of) have deeper meaning?  In what ways is Christof like a deity (“I’m the creator”)?  What is the meaning of Sylvia’s (Lauren’s) picture that Truman carries?  How is the symbol of water used?  How is repetition used in this movie (much like “Groundhog’s Day”)?  Why doesn’t Weir use the symbol of the Truman’s ring that Niccol wrote into the script?

 

5.      Analyze the writing/script choices and how they affect the story?  Do you like the opening of the movie?  How does the rolling of credits for the television show impact the audience?  How are flashbacks and foreshadowing used?  Is the dialogue and character interaction natural?  Which characters are developed in the story?  What is the climax?  What conflicts are resolved?  Does the story make sense to the viewer?

 

6.      Do you agree or disagree with philosophical statements made in the movie?  “We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented”-Christof.  “Truman’s world is normal.  The world where you live is the sick place.  Seahaven is the way the world should be”-Christof.  “There’s no more truth out there than there is in the world I created for you.  The same lies, the same deceit.  But in my world, you have nothing to fear”-Christof.  “I know you better than you know yourself”-Christof to Truman.  Truman replies, “You don’t have a camera in my head.”  “There is nothing fake about Truman.  It isn’t always Shakespeare but it’s genuine.  It’s life”-Christof.  “Nothing is fake.  It’s merely controlled”-Marlon.  “What right do you have?” Sylvia to Christof.  “The whole world revolves around me”-Truman.   

 

7.      Is “The Truman Show” realistic?  Are there any flaws in the story?  How realistic is the set with its 5,000 cameras?  Are the actors realistic?  Is it possible for something like “The Truman Show” to occur in the future?  What technology would be needed?

 

8.      How does Weir juxtapose the two worlds happening simultaneously?  What importance does the man in the tub, the mother and daugther in the restaurant, the two old ladies on the couch and the two men working the security lot have?  How does Weir weave the two worlds (Christof’s studio and Truman’s world) together? 

 

9.      Do you like how the movie ends?  What do you make of Truman’s last words:  “In case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening and good night”?  What happens to Christof?  What happens to Truman and Sylvia?  What happens to the viewers of the Truman show?  What do you think would happen in a sequel?

 

10.  Did you like this movie?  Why or why not?  Comment on the cinematography, sound, lighting, special effects or any other technical aspects.  Comment on the characters or the actors themselves.  Comment on the script or the story used in the movie.   

  

1. Formative Assessment Quiz





2. Watch 5 Min of Video Coach


3. Group collects interviews
          Framing
           Background (subject is 6-8 feet from wall and dynamic bkg
           Mics should be heard and not seen
           HAVE A CONVERSATION vs. INTERVIEW



Group with the best Shot wins candy. Group with best Soundbyte wins candy.



TEST UPDATE:
Next Wednesday Test:

1. Focus Statements
2. 10 Steps to Great Camerawork
3. 3 Things you can change with each shot
4. Rule of Thirds
5. Interviewing techniques
6. WALLDO

Wednesday 9.20.12

1.  FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT QUIZ:


2.  Finish viewing W-M-T shots

3.  TAKE NOTES ON SETTING UP AN INTERVIEW:  (Copy and Past onto a post on your Blog)

How to conduct an interview: 

Can I have you run the microphone up through your shirt and clip on your shirt.  Or over the shoulder. Mics should be heard but not __________. 

 

1. Casually start with the weather, etc:  find a ____________, don’t chit chat about the story save that for the interview
2. Say _________ and Spell it, what is your role here?  What is your title?
3. ____________ doesn’t say anything during answers no UMMS, AHHHS
4. Videographer is getting the camera set up while reporter is breaking the ice.  Videographer gives a ____________ when ready:  clear throat.
5. Don’t make ____________ a part of the crew
6. Framing: Eyes on _____ always on all shots.  OK to cut head off not the chin. 
7. The Nose ________ (lead room)  allow more space on side of nose
8. Videographer should change __________________ each question

 

RIGHT HAND: Eyes on Thirds, Nose Knows, Audio it’s always Audio have head phones , Background, Lighting 

Tuesday Septemver 18

Opening Activity:

Go to You Tube and type in Wide Medium Tight sequences.   Watch at least 2 clips of wide medium tight sequences.

RESPONSE: (Post on your blog)  Why do you think it is important to have wide medium tight sequences?  

ACTIVITY: 
In your group, you will go out and tape 2 wide medium tight sequences.

We will watch as a group.

Opening Activity:  Simply write the number and the matching letter in your post. 

Current Events Quiz

Week of Sept.  10 – 14, 2012

 

NAMES of people in the NEWS. Match the description with this week’s newsmaker.

 

 _____ 1. Angelina Jolie          a. Republican presidential candidate

 

______2. Amy Bishop             b. Republican vice presidential candidate

 

______3. Mitt Romney            c. Democratic presidential candidate

 

______4. Barack Obama        d. Democratic vice presidential candidate

 

______5. Rahm Emanuel       e. Celebrity UN envoy who visited Syrian refugees

 

______6.         HillaryClinton  f. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

 

______7. John Boehner          g. University prof. standing trial for shooting colleagues

 

______8. Joe Biden                 h. Scottish tennis player who won the U.S. Open

 

______9.  Paul Ryan               i. U.S. Secretary of State

 

_____10. Andy Murray           j. Mayor of the city where teacher strike is occurring

LESSON:
Finish Reading "Aim for the Heart"  pages 5-11.

Discuss

Watch: Cross Country Story
Discuss

HOMEWORK:  Write and post the focus statements for all 3 of today's Flash stories on your blog.
Remember:  Focus Statement is 3 Words:  Subject, Verb, Object