WEEK 2 (MONDAY JAN. 14TH, 2019) – LINK CLASSROOM 2
PITCH 101 + production lab
• In-class discussion:
Equipment check-out; questions on readings, viewings and reflection papers; securing stories; production resources.
• In-class activities:
• Pitch 101: tips for finding and securing your stories; expectations for pitch sessions.
• Production Lab: professors will bring camera and audio equipment to class for a hands-on production workshop on composition, natural light, camera speed, aperture, focus, audio, zoom set-up with wired and wireless mics, interview techniques, and more. Review shooting guidance for videographers and HD vs DSLR cameras.
• Field Production: students break into groups of three and venture out onto West Campus to film an interview and b-roll.
Equipment check-out; questions on readings, viewings and reflection papers; securing stories; production resources.
• In-class activities:
• Pitch 101: tips for finding and securing your stories; expectations for pitch sessions.
• Production Lab: professors will bring camera and audio equipment to class for a hands-on production workshop on composition, natural light, camera speed, aperture, focus, audio, zoom set-up with wired and wireless mics, interview techniques, and more. Review shooting guidance for videographers and HD vs DSLR cameras.
• Field Production: students break into groups of three and venture out onto West Campus to film an interview and b-roll.
SPECIAL GUEST
Pilar Timpane (Duke Multimedia Producer). Check out some of her videos on her website video page.
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Assignments
• Each student needs a hard drive. Bring hard drives to the next class (9/12).
• Story #1 will consist of multiple interviews and b-roll (TRT: under 3:30).
Each student comes prepared to pitch one story idea next week (9/12).
• Write Pitch #1:
See reading #1 below (“Pitching Story Ideas”) and write your pitch according to these guidelines:
Title: The title of your pitch should read: “Pitch: ____” where “___” is the several word headline for your pitch. It should grab the class' attention!
Length: A few paragraphs. Keep it pithy and on point. Show that you’ve done your research by writing in some choice specifics.
Arc: In addition, explain what your story arc will be, who you’ll interview, what scenes you want to capture. Give the class an idea about how you envision the story playing out.
Please note: Do not pitch a story unless you have contacted the subjects and confirmed their interest in participating.
• Story #1 will consist of multiple interviews and b-roll (TRT: under 3:30).
Each student comes prepared to pitch one story idea next week (9/12).
• Write Pitch #1:
See reading #1 below (“Pitching Story Ideas”) and write your pitch according to these guidelines:
Title: The title of your pitch should read: “Pitch: ____” where “___” is the several word headline for your pitch. It should grab the class' attention!
Length: A few paragraphs. Keep it pithy and on point. Show that you’ve done your research by writing in some choice specifics.
Arc: In addition, explain what your story arc will be, who you’ll interview, what scenes you want to capture. Give the class an idea about how you envision the story playing out.
Please note: Do not pitch a story unless you have contacted the subjects and confirmed their interest in participating.
Read, Watch and Write.
• Reading #1: Ari Daniel, Transom.org: “Pitching Story Ideas”
• Reading #2: Sally Herships, Transom.org: “The Art Of The Pre-Interview"
• Viewings:
• Reading #2: Sally Herships, Transom.org: “The Art Of The Pre-Interview"
• Viewings:
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Where Do Ideas Come From? from Andrew Norton on Vimeo. |
Produced by AMP 2016 alumna Alice Marson.
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• Reflections: Students should write reflections on readings and viewings and submit reflections using the form below by 12pm Sunday, September 10th. Don't forget to include your pitch.
REMINDER: 25% of your final grade will be based on class participation and reflection papers. See Reflection Papers under grading on the overview page for an exposition of this assignment.
We'll see you on September 12th for Week 3 – Edit Lab #1, Story #1 Pitch
