Quench Your Thirst

Sexting

I think that girl was stupid for sending naked pictures to people. That guy was also a jerk for sending them around. But the girl shouldn't have been stupid enough to send a picture of her body to some guy.

Video on construction workers doing pilates

I liked the camera shots from this video. They did a lot at ground level. I also thought that the story was cool because you don't see construction workers like these doing pilates every day.

Notetaking on Camera Techniques

INTERVIEWING:
• What seven items should you bring with you when you are shooting an interview?
(Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly)
Camera
Tape
Tripod
Microphone
Headphones
Power Source
Light Location

• Shooting into a light source = bad

Button to adjust =


• Where do you want your light source?
in front of the subject

• On what object should you focus the camera?
the person being interviewed

• No tripod=bad


• Date and Time=never


• SP/EP

• Camera shoots in ________________.

• Pre-Roll-


• Post-Roll-


CAMERA SHOTS:

Wide- show setting & surroundings. etablishes location.
Medium- less setting, more detail. focus on specific area.

***BACKGROUND:

• 1 Shot=

• 1 Shot with graphic=

• 2 Shot=

• CU-

• MS-

• LS-

• ECU-

• Rule of thirds-


CAMERA MOVEMENTS:
• Tilt- up and down
emphasize height, follow movement

• Pan- left and right
follow movement

• Zoom- magnifies picture


• Dolly- a shot on wheels

LIGHTS
• Key-


• Fill-


• Back-


MICROPHONES:
• Unidirectional-

• Omnidirectional

• Cardiod

• Lav/Lapel Microphone

• Boom Microphone

Man, goose form odd-couple friendship

I think this story was really cool. It was about a man who has a goose at a park near downtown Los Angeles and the goose follows him around. The goose named Maria even tries to fly home with him when he leaves the park. This story was really interesting to hear and I thought it was so cute!

I thought the youtube video was ok. I didn't understand why we watched it really though. The stories were kinda boring.

Lacrosse A and B Roll

Name: Gretta Morrissey

Broadcast Journalism Story

Topic: Lacrosse

Angle: Young Talent Steps Up

B-Roll SHOT OF MITCH TALKING ON FIELD SHOT OF MITCH SHOOTING ON NET RYAN WITH LACROSSE STICK TEAM PRACTICING BEN IN WEIGHT ROOM MORRISSEY STAND UP

A-Roll “In lacrosse, people aren't afraid to hit hard. It's not like football where you get to rest after every play. You have to keep going without breaks or subs. You always have to be ready to catch a ball to take a hard hit.”      Attack Mitch Beattie says this is the reason lacrosse is different than all other sports. Lacrosse at Eastview has always been successful, but this year they have high goals set for themselves. Sophomore captain Ryan McNamara explains the goals. “We'd really like to make it to state. We did it a few years ago and we'd like to do it again. It’ll take a lot of hard work and commitment, but we’re up for the challenge.”      This year is a little different than previous years for the Eastview lacrosse team. They only have two players that started last year returning this year to varsity. They also have one sophomore captain, and three captains that are juniors. With all the young athletes playing on  varsity this year, they have been working hard to be ready this Spring and stay in shape in the off season. Defenseman Ben Wunderlich talks about the off season training. “We have lifting programs and we also have a team in the summer called the Grizzlies where we go to places like Virginia and play in tournaments there.” Come out and support the young talent on the lacrosse team this Spring. Reporting for the Flash, this is Gretta.

Susan Smith

I read an article about Susan Smith and learned that she was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two sons in July 22, 1995.

I learned that she claimed she suffered mental health issues that impaired her judgement.

I learned that she was sexually abused as a child by her stepfather.

I learned that she will be eligible for parole on November 4, 2024.

I also learned that she claimed a black man carjacked her car with her two sons in it.

Active-Passive quiz

I got 100% on this quiz. I learned that you have to start by saying a verb basically for it to be active. When it's passive that means it starts with a noun or something else.

Britney Spears' 'Inside Out': More Leaks!

There was a leak of one of the songs from Britney Spears' new album. The song is called "Inside Out" and it sounds like it's a breakup song but she doesn't really want to break up with him just yet. I can't wait to hear the song! I heard a snippet of it and I liked it.

"East Coast Rapist" suspect Aaron Thomas asked what took so long, says prosecutor

I read an article about a man who is believed to be responsible for rapes and other attacks on 17 women since 1997, according to police. In the Connecticut case, police say in 2007 the rapist went through an open window at an apartment complex and sexually assaulted a 27-year-old woman while her 11-month-old son was in the room. I think that's absolutely terrible and disgusting. He asked the police what took them so long to pick him up, what a jerk. His bail is set at 1.5 million, so he isn't getting out of jail anytime soon!

Highschool Basketball Star Dies on Court

This story is about a 16 year old boy who made the winning shot in his teams basketball game. Then they hoisted him up on their shoulders and when they put him down, he collapsed and died from heat exhaustion. This is really sad and I'm sure his entire family, friends, and teammates are devastated. I feel bad for everyone that was close to him :(

assignment

Ben Wunderlich:
1. How is playing defense different than all the other positions?
When you play defense you have a 6 foot long pole that you use for hitting people instead of carrying the ball and passing it. And you have to work together to stop the opposing offense from scoring.
2. What do you enjoy most about lacrosse?
I like to win and win as a team. I like how fast paced it is. 
3. What do you do out of season to stay in shape?
We have lifting programs and we also have a team in the summer called the Grizzlies where we go to places like Virginia and Maine and play in tournaments there.
Ryan McNamara:
1. What are your responsibilities as captain?
To lead the team to victory. I also have to make sure everyone is working as hard as possible and living up to their potential. I also have to lead captains practices.
2. What's the difference between girls and boys lacrosse?
Girls lacrosse is a lot less contact. They're not allowed to slash and boys lacrosse we are. Other than rules like those its pretty much the same.
3. What are your goals for the team in the upcoming season?
We'd really like to make it to state. We did it a few years ago and we'd like to do it again.
Mitch Beattie:
1. Why do you like lacrosse so much?
Its a fun because its a high contact sport and its a lot like hockey which is another one of my favorite sports.
2. What are your goals for the upcoming lacrosse season?
My goals are to make varsity. I was on jv last year but I've been working very hard and I think I'll make varsity this year.
3. What do you think is the hardest position to play?
Attack because you always have to be ready to catch a pass, but middie is also hard because you have to run more than both of the other positions combined.

The Interview

I learned how to prepare quickly for an effective interview. I also learned how to recognize the difference between green light and red light questions that can keep an interview moving along or stall it in its tracks. I learned the power of listening and avoid the pitfalls of "off the record."

The interviewer is like a chess player, he says, never moving a piece or

asking a question without a greater purpose. Also, every story idea generates its own set of interviewing possibilities.

Snooki: 'Jersey Shore' is 'like prison with cameras'

Snooki had an interview with rolling stone and said that jersey shore was like a prison with cameras. She said they aren't allowed to have any cell phones, tvs, radios or the internet. She also said that she hates the way she's portrayed on the show. I think that's stupid because they can't put stuff in that didn't actually happen, so obviously some of it's true.

Ruby Bridges

1. She was one of the first black students to attend a white school.
2. She spent her entire first day at the integrated school in the principals office with her parents.
3. Mrs Henry was the name of her first white teacher.
4. She had four federal marshalls escort her family into the school, two in front and two in back.

Lacrosse's Young Talent Steps In

People I'm going to interview: Ben Wunderlich, Ryan McNamara, Mitch Beattie

Lightning strike at State High Kick

I read an article about how LDT won kick at state this year. I was there and it was so much fun to watch. I was there the entire day though so it got really long and I fell asleep during some of the dances. We did amazing.