Trojan News Script

First Annual Possum Hunt!

The Alleghany Planning Committee is preparing for their annual Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show that will take place in October. For the 1st Annual Possum Hunt a stuffed possum will be placed in a store or restaurant, and if located by a customer he/she will win FREE admission for 2 people to the Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show. The possum hunt will be during the week of September 14th and again the week of September 21st. Questions? Call Alleghany BROC at 336-372-7284.

Mountain Heritage Festival

In celebration of our 21st anniversary of the Mountain Heritage Festival, this year, more bands will grace the stage. Four local bands and the Junior Appalachian Musicians will take the stage on September 19

beginning at 10am. The 2015 Mountain Heritage Festival will take place on Main Street, Sparta. Come spend the day enjoying authentic crafts, lots of food, music and fun.

Soap Box Derby 

2nd Annual Mountain Heritage Festival Soap Box derby will occur at 1p on September 19th. All participants must be registered by 12:30p the day of the race. For information or to register early contact the Chamber at 336.372.5473. Registration fee is $20.

Interview Techniques

Click on the link to read the article and answer the questions below in the form of a comment to this post.

http://www.videomaker.com/article/7657-interview-techniques

1. What is the advantage of including the interviewer and questions in the interview?

2. How do you "prep" your interview subject and why is that important?

3. What is involved in setting the stage for the interview?

4. What is the best microphone to use for an interview? Why?

5. What is the director's responsibility during the interview? What is the reporter's responsibility?

The Rule of Thirds

Read the article linked below. Post a comment that summarizes the article.

http://www.geniusdv.com/news_and_tutorials/2011/05/video_production_tip_using_the_rule_of_thirds.php

Movie Continuity Errors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3vQQ3ntVY4

The Rule of Thirds - River Brooks

The Rule of Thirds give you an understanding of how to position subjects in the frame if you follow this rule your video shouldn't look dull. By following The Rule of Thirds and not playing your subjects in the direct center of the screen your scene will appear more interesting and visually appealing. If you're still wondering why you should use this simple rule and not just continue placing your subject in the direct middle of the screen I'll tell you, we tend to spend more of our time focused on the corners of the screen not direct in the middle so if you had an important subject you would want people to focus on the subject and not put it directly in the middle. The Rule of Thirds simply states that images may appear more engaging or dynamic when not placed in the center.

Full article

Types of Shots

Review the types of shots and answer the questions by clicking on the link.

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/

1. Describe the difference between a point of view (POV) shot and an over the shoulder (OSS) shot.
2. Why might a director use an extreme close up shot?
3. What is a medium shot (MS)?
4. Describe the importance of a cutaway.

TV Production Overview

http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp001.htm