Monday, April 18, 2016
Chatting with Ricky and Dionne Jones
Today's class we watched Ricky interview a woman named Dionne Jones about her book club, Sistas Thrilled About Reading. Ricky did a great job by being interactive, engaging, and properly asking the questions that Doc Chris gave him. The one thing he could work on would be maintaining eye contact with the interviewee. He continued to look back at his phone to see what question was next, but he couldn't help that because he was not aware of the questions he would be asking prior to doing the interview. Overall, great interview.
Putting them on Blast
Good Experience:
One day I was at Starbucks ready to order a tall iced coffee because I just needed a small pick-me-up before my afternoon exam. I ordered a tall, gave my name, and proceeded to the end of the line at the waiting area. When my name was called, I saw that they had given me a grande (a larger size) and had spelled my name right for the first time in a few weeks. Somehow they thought that "Tara" was spelled "Turrah" or even "Tyra." Not only did I get a bigger size for the same price, but my spirits were lifted because they finally spelled my name right.
Bad Experience:
A few months ago, I moved my desk into my living room area because there was little space in my own bedroom. My roommates had an issue with this because the chair that was previously there was relocated to another spot in the living room. They began leaving all their junk on my desk and leaving it there for days. That I didn't mind nearly as much as what happened when we went out. They began leaving their shot glasses with spilled vodka and beer on it. On top of that, they wouldn't clean up after themselves the next morning... or afternoon.. or night. So finally, I had to clean up THEIR mess on MY desk. After it happened a 3rd time, I left a note on my desk asking them to stop leaving alcohol there. A few days later, someone forgot their beer.
One day I was at Starbucks ready to order a tall iced coffee because I just needed a small pick-me-up before my afternoon exam. I ordered a tall, gave my name, and proceeded to the end of the line at the waiting area. When my name was called, I saw that they had given me a grande (a larger size) and had spelled my name right for the first time in a few weeks. Somehow they thought that "Tara" was spelled "Turrah" or even "Tyra." Not only did I get a bigger size for the same price, but my spirits were lifted because they finally spelled my name right.
Bad Experience:
A few months ago, I moved my desk into my living room area because there was little space in my own bedroom. My roommates had an issue with this because the chair that was previously there was relocated to another spot in the living room. They began leaving all their junk on my desk and leaving it there for days. That I didn't mind nearly as much as what happened when we went out. They began leaving their shot glasses with spilled vodka and beer on it. On top of that, they wouldn't clean up after themselves the next morning... or afternoon.. or night. So finally, I had to clean up THEIR mess on MY desk. After it happened a 3rd time, I left a note on my desk asking them to stop leaving alcohol there. A few days later, someone forgot their beer.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Midterm Exam
1. Describe 3 point lighting and show it with actual photos:
3 point lighting uses 3 separate positions and angles of lighting to eliminate shadows. It is
1 fill lighting, is next to the subject.
2 key lighting, is the front of the subject.
3 back lighting, is behind the subject.
2. Shot composition. Describe in words and in photos that we took in class or for homework to demonstrate close ups, extreme close ups, long shots. Medium shots, medium close ups and indoor establishment shots and external establishment shot.
close up - a standard shot that is used frames someone or something.
extreme close up - closely focused on one particular thing
long shot- a shot that includes the full person or object
medium shot - typically from waist up or only capturing half
medium close up - chest up
indoor establishment shot - sets the indoor scene. shot of inside a building or room
exterior establishment shot- sets the scene of location. can be city, building, store, etc.
3. The cardinal rule that Doc Chris calls the "Icarus Rule" is: DO NOT SHOOT TOWARDS THE SUN! If you shoot towards the sun there will be a shadow cast and your subject will be in darkness.
The cardinal rule for lighting indoors is to turn off the lights so that 3 point lighting may be utilized.
4. Storyboard
5. On average- 10 shots are used for a 30 second video and 5 shots for a 15 second video.
6. I enjoy working in a group in this class because this is the type of class where we must be comfortable with each other. We must work together in order to get the best possible photos and scenarios for shots we take. We help each other think of questions when doing interviews and give suggestions for different types of shots during each class. I have grown to use this in other classes because I've learned how to be open to other ideas because if more people work together, the outcome will be better than if one were to work alone.
7. Doc Chris is certainly one of the most unique teachers I've ever had not only at Loyola, but in my life. He has a way of keeping his energy level high and lessons consistent. He uses techniques to teach us like relating to what we know and enjoy. We watch music videos of artists that we like, and he talks about what we do on weekends because he is not naive to the college culture. He is available for assistance whenever we need to contact him. I personally asked him a question over Facebook message and he responded in no time. I feel confident in what I've learned because we have had plenty of practice with the things we've learned. The best part about being in this class is the fact that I am learning better ways or techniques for taking photos.
IN CLASS EXAM:
Interview with Doc Chris:
1 fill lighting, is next to the subject.
2 key lighting, is the front of the subject.
3 back lighting, is behind the subject.
2. Shot composition. Describe in words and in photos that we took in class or for homework to demonstrate close ups, extreme close ups, long shots. Medium shots, medium close ups and indoor establishment shots and external establishment shot.
close up - a standard shot that is used frames someone or something.
extreme close up - closely focused on one particular thing
long shot- a shot that includes the full person or object
medium shot - typically from waist up or only capturing half
medium close up - chest up
indoor establishment shot - sets the indoor scene. shot of inside a building or room
exterior establishment shot- sets the scene of location. can be city, building, store, etc.
3. The cardinal rule that Doc Chris calls the "Icarus Rule" is: DO NOT SHOOT TOWARDS THE SUN! If you shoot towards the sun there will be a shadow cast and your subject will be in darkness.
The cardinal rule for lighting indoors is to turn off the lights so that 3 point lighting may be utilized.
4. Storyboard
5. On average- 10 shots are used for a 30 second video and 5 shots for a 15 second video.
6. I enjoy working in a group in this class because this is the type of class where we must be comfortable with each other. We must work together in order to get the best possible photos and scenarios for shots we take. We help each other think of questions when doing interviews and give suggestions for different types of shots during each class. I have grown to use this in other classes because I've learned how to be open to other ideas because if more people work together, the outcome will be better than if one were to work alone.
7. Doc Chris is certainly one of the most unique teachers I've ever had not only at Loyola, but in my life. He has a way of keeping his energy level high and lessons consistent. He uses techniques to teach us like relating to what we know and enjoy. We watch music videos of artists that we like, and he talks about what we do on weekends because he is not naive to the college culture. He is available for assistance whenever we need to contact him. I personally asked him a question over Facebook message and he responded in no time. I feel confident in what I've learned because we have had plenty of practice with the things we've learned. The best part about being in this class is the fact that I am learning better ways or techniques for taking photos.
IN CLASS EXAM:
Interview with Doc Chris:
Some shots taken during class:
Monday, March 7, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Class on 2/22
Today's class we learned :
1) Reversals are when the camera switches from one person to another during an interview. It also includes a shot of the two of them.2) Higher ground allows for higher power when shooting. It can be useful when looking to shoot an establishing shot.
3) Practicing with lighting is important
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
2/10
Today's class we started off by playing a game with DJ Ricky called "Call That Shot" where each team had the chance to call out four different types of shots within a music video. These shots ranged from exterior establishing to extreme closeup.
The team that won was the "Bad Boys"
(real winners were "just chillen")
Things I learned in class today:
Back to one -- this means to go back to the beginning
For a closeup -- any focus on a body part can count as a closeup - it doesnt have to be a face.
Words can count in an establishing shot
Quick dissolve-- one shot after another after another (quick switches)
We began practicing for interview with a show called "Chatting with..."
Julie and Julia did a great job interviewing their people and finding out 5 new things about their people.
Julie and Sean
Julie and Dan
Julia and Kelly
Julia and Fernando
The team that won was the "Bad Boys"
(real winners were "just chillen")
Things I learned in class today:
Back to one -- this means to go back to the beginning
For a closeup -- any focus on a body part can count as a closeup - it doesnt have to be a face.
Words can count in an establishing shot
Quick dissolve-- one shot after another after another (quick switches)
We began practicing for interview with a show called "Chatting with..."
Julie and Julia did a great job interviewing their people and finding out 5 new things about their people.
Julie and Sean
Julie and Dan
Julia and Kelly
Julia and Fernando
2/8
Monday's class we got the opportunity to watch various different music videos and compare the different types of shots that each video uses. My favorite video was Taylor Swift's Blank Space.
I enjoyed this class because it taught me something to look for in music videos which I normally overlook or take for granted.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Monday, February 1, 2016
2/1/16
Today's class I learned that I should
never leave Doc Chris' class if he doesn't show up on time
because I could get extra points :)
We reviewed what we learned in the first class which touched upon
- 3 point lighting (key, back, fill)
- shot composition (exterior, interior, long shot, medium shot, close up, extreme close up)
- storyboards
In addition, I learned for a 15 second video- it should contain 5 different shots.
for a 30 second video- it should contain at least 10 different shots.
This is a way to keep the viewer interested because
Television has given us all ADD.
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