2. “ Those who tell stories hold the power in society. Today television tells most of the stories to most of the people, most of the time.” George Gerbner 1992

6. Parts Of Typical Camcorder Microphone Viewfinder Lens Assembly Tape Compartment Power / Record/ Playback Controls Tape Eject Control W Auto Zoom Control Switch W T Inset Detail Auto/Manual Focus Controls Battery Compartment

7. Production Tools An introduction to types of camera shots and techniques

8. Rule of thirds

9. Anchorperson in left third. Eyes at important cross-section at top third line.

10. How To Frame A Shot ( Subject Facing Camera) Center of Frame Headroom

11. How to Frame A Shot (Subject looking to Side) Headroom Lead Room

12. In this shot the lady is looking off camera to the left so she is placed in the right third so she seems to be looking at something on the left of the shot.

13. Follow the rule?

14. Visual impact

15. Yes or no?

16. Washington Post, Sept. 17, 2007.

17. Moving objects…

18. Watch background!

19. What’s wrong with this pic?

21. Basic Shots Types Close-up (CU) Wide Shot (WS) Medium Shot (Med)

22. Establishing shot: Wide

23. Establishing: wide shot (WS)

24. Another wide shot to establish scene: Washington Post, Sept. 16, 2007.

25. Type of shot?

26. More emotional impact: Medium (Med)

27. Type of shot?

28. Human level: close up (CU) Practice with digital cameras first then on to video cameras. Washington Post, Sept. 16, 2005.

30. XCU: Purpose?

43. Sample Storyboard The veterinarian will take a blood sample She will use a special needle to take the sample She will check the sample under a microscope

47. www.ket.org/makingnewsquiz

54. Everybody is important