This semester was very different from last year's. This year it was just SID by itself which meant that this time all my projects were revolved around sports. I had time to improve and learned more this year than lat year. Football season is the major sport in the fall, and I did the Game Day camera just like last year. I learned how to stable the shots more and since I did it last year I new what was doing. I'm good at being able to get the shots and work my way around the players in order to get the shots I need. Another strength I have is cooperation and getting along with my peers. I have no problem with any of them and I am trying to get to know each one of them since I will be working sooner or later with each of them. When some asked for help on how to set up for broadcast or how everything needed to be done, I was able to help them out and able to communicate with them with no problem throughout broadcasts as well as the whole semester. My strengths include editing as well. Last year I did a lot of editing which has prepared me for this year. I have improved a lot and I am able to work around the newer Final Cut Pro. It had some changes to it but I was able to figure it out and I am now able to edit the videos as good as last year.
My weaknesses include writing scripts and writing voiceovers to the stories that need voiceovers. I'm not good at coming up with things to write the script or voiceovers and so I ask for help or I assign someone to do it ( I ask them nicely). My other weaknesses would include doing the voiceovers since I have the tendency to mumble and according to others I'm very quiet when I speak. I also stumble on some of the words and I have to work on speaking louder and much clearer. My other weaknesses would include knowing the names of the equipment like what cable connects to what box as you can tell at the moment. Other than that I will try to improve on those skills and try to get as much skills and knowledge before graduation.
Next semester I will work on steadying my shots when I film. It is basketball season and the game is much quicker than football and since the court is smaller, I have to really work on making sure I have everything filmed and get also to get creative with my shots since I have limited space to film on. Next semester I will also try to film all sports. I have filmed the majority of all sports except softball, boy's golf, boy's dive, and girl's swim and dive teams. I would like to graduate knowing I filmed each sport and gain knowledge of each one. I would like to improve on knowing all equipment names like the AUX cords and what box they plug into. Next semester I am hoping to at least write one script and one voiceover (if I have to). I'm not the most comfortable with writing but I want to work on that skill and make sure I improve on it. I want to be able to do my own voiceover with a strong, steady, loud and clear voice without any stumbling which means I have to work on getting confident with these things. I am going to anchor next semester since I have been avoiding it this year but I will do it so that way I know I did every part of broadcasting. I want to work on everything I haven't done in the past semester as well as last year. I also want to make this the best semester since it is going to be my last. I want to stay focused and make sure I can juggle this program as well as everything else I'm juggling with graduation very close and coming fast. My plan overall is walking through the stage knowing I did my absolute best for this program that has given me great memories and new friendships as well as an awesome teacher that believes in me and trusts me.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Lindsey Vonn Represents the United States
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/12/07/olympic-star-lindsey-vonn-says-wont-represent-trump-at-2018-winter-games.html
The article is talking about how Lindsey Vonn will "represent the United States, not the president" during the Winter Olympic games this February. The article was short, with the majority of it being what Vonn had to say her pride and how to represent the United States "respectfully, unlike current people in the government." The article did good in also including pictures of Lindsey without her ski gear and also showing pictures of her in action. The article also did a good job in keeping the article short and to the point, and they also included the fact she couldn't participate in 2014 because of knee injuries.
What the article could've done better is just put more information instead of just having the rest of the article be quotes of what Vonn said. Other than that, the article was written without that many flaws. The writer did good in what to include and even if it was short, the writer knew what to put in the article in order to make it strong and reliable.
If I were to write this article, I would do exactly what the writer did, but in order to improve it, I wouldn't just write the rest of the articles and finish it with quotes. I would write more information on her background with who she voted since she doesn't like Trump. I would also praise her, in my opinion, on talking respectfully and clearly and setting her views about Trump and how she is woke. Other than that, that is how I would do my article.
The article is talking about how Lindsey Vonn will "represent the United States, not the president" during the Winter Olympic games this February. The article was short, with the majority of it being what Vonn had to say her pride and how to represent the United States "respectfully, unlike current people in the government." The article did good in also including pictures of Lindsey without her ski gear and also showing pictures of her in action. The article also did a good job in keeping the article short and to the point, and they also included the fact she couldn't participate in 2014 because of knee injuries.
What the article could've done better is just put more information instead of just having the rest of the article be quotes of what Vonn said. Other than that, the article was written without that many flaws. The writer did good in what to include and even if it was short, the writer knew what to put in the article in order to make it strong and reliable.
If I were to write this article, I would do exactly what the writer did, but in order to improve it, I wouldn't just write the rest of the articles and finish it with quotes. I would write more information on her background with who she voted since she doesn't like Trump. I would also praise her, in my opinion, on talking respectfully and clearly and setting her views about Trump and how she is woke. Other than that, that is how I would do my article.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Slater's Injury Message
http://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/slaters-touching-message-to-injured-jillaroo-australia-kangaroos-rugby-league-world-cup/xz1iyd2q6p5n1dgqijphs3ydl
The article did a good job on letting the viewer know that Billy Slater left a voicemail and what exactly he left on the message to Jollier on the message after he was weeks off because of a shoulder injury he had. The article was brief and got straight to the point so the author did really good in that since the story really didn't need that much information.
What the article could've done better was including what relationship Billy Slater had with Jollier. Could've had more background information on the injury and on why Slater left the "motivational" voicemail. They should've also included pictures of Slater and Jollier so the viewer knows how they look like.
If I were to do this article I would do exactly as the writer did it. They did a really great job in it and they kept it brief. What I would've included was pictures as well as the friendship both of them had. Other than that I would've made it a bit more informational but I would've kept the article short. That is what I would've done if I did this article.
The article did a good job on letting the viewer know that Billy Slater left a voicemail and what exactly he left on the message to Jollier on the message after he was weeks off because of a shoulder injury he had. The article was brief and got straight to the point so the author did really good in that since the story really didn't need that much information.
What the article could've done better was including what relationship Billy Slater had with Jollier. Could've had more background information on the injury and on why Slater left the "motivational" voicemail. They should've also included pictures of Slater and Jollier so the viewer knows how they look like.
If I were to do this article I would do exactly as the writer did it. They did a really great job in it and they kept it brief. What I would've included was pictures as well as the friendship both of them had. Other than that I would've made it a bit more informational but I would've kept the article short. That is what I would've done if I did this article.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Incident in China
https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2017-11-14/trump-hopes-swift-return-of-ucla-players-detained-in-china
The article was talking about how the three men that attend UCLA and play in the basketball team Freshmen LiAngelo Ball, Cody Riley, and Jalen Hill returned back home to the United States after being detained in China for shoplifting. The article made sure to include what President Trump has done to compromise the freedom of the three men to get them back home and all charges be dropped. The article was of good amount of size and very informative. Not too long but not short at all. It went straight to the point.
What the author could've done better was gotten pictures of all three boys when they were coming out of the Los Angeles airport. They only included a picture of Ball looking down. They did a good job and other than that that is what the author should've done to make it stronger so the viewers know how the boys look like.
If I were to do an article about the boy's return to the United States I would include the information the article already had plus pictures of all three boys. The article included information that was valid instead of irrelevant fact that did not need to be included in. I would also include pictures of all he boys so the viewer knows how each of them looks like. Another piece I would include would be the background--what happened in China and how the whole incident went down. Other than that, the is what I would include in my article and the article did a great job in the article.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Technical Improvement
This week, I have improved my technical abilities by working production. This week, I have worked audio when we were producing the Raven Minute. I've done it the week before as well, but I did it again so that way I would regain the knowledge. Had a bit of problem knowing what to do at first, but I remembered to do the rest as we kept redoing the show. I have also improved on my technical skills by working on the tri-caster. I knew exactly what to do without any problems except knowing when to switch screens at the given time. That is how I have improved on my technical skills this week!
Friday, November 3, 2017
Home Run Proposal
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/11/02/carlos-correa-proposes-girlfriend-after-astros-win-world-series/824205001/
After winning the World Series, Carlos Correa took the chance to propose to his girlfriend. This article isn't exactly sports related but there was two things Correa ended up celebrating that night. The article isn't exactly about the Astros winning the world series but about proposal after the game. The article did very good in including pictures of the happy couple smiling at the camera after he proposed. They did a good job of putting in quotes of what Correa said during the proposal and his interview. The article was short and brief, and got straight to the point by being informative but having a more lightened mood to it.
What the article did wrong is hard to pick out. This is because it gave the important details while it being bored and kept short, which was a very good idea. The only thing the article could've improved on would be including the actual video of the proposal as well as pictures while it went down. Other than that, it was a good article.
If I were to write an article like this, I would definitely input pictures/video of the situation so that way the curious readers wouldn't have to search for them. I would also keep it short and brief because even though I am writing about the proposal, I am a sports writer and wouldn't want one of my articles to be long and a romantic/sappy toned for those who stumble upon it. Other than that, that is how I would do my article. This week I was a leader as I was able to do something different and actually work sound for game day the first time since I've been in e-comm. Was very easy and I was proud to know I could do it even if the only thing I did was press two buttons.
After winning the World Series, Carlos Correa took the chance to propose to his girlfriend. This article isn't exactly sports related but there was two things Correa ended up celebrating that night. The article isn't exactly about the Astros winning the world series but about proposal after the game. The article did very good in including pictures of the happy couple smiling at the camera after he proposed. They did a good job of putting in quotes of what Correa said during the proposal and his interview. The article was short and brief, and got straight to the point by being informative but having a more lightened mood to it.
What the article did wrong is hard to pick out. This is because it gave the important details while it being bored and kept short, which was a very good idea. The only thing the article could've improved on would be including the actual video of the proposal as well as pictures while it went down. Other than that, it was a good article.
If I were to write an article like this, I would definitely input pictures/video of the situation so that way the curious readers wouldn't have to search for them. I would also keep it short and brief because even though I am writing about the proposal, I am a sports writer and wouldn't want one of my articles to be long and a romantic/sappy toned for those who stumble upon it. Other than that, that is how I would do my article. This week I was a leader as I was able to do something different and actually work sound for game day the first time since I've been in e-comm. Was very easy and I was proud to know I could do it even if the only thing I did was press two buttons.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Crutches aren't a problem
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/texans-jj-watt-throws-out-first-pitch-while-on-crutches/ar-AAu90BC
A good thing this article did was include a video of the footage of JJ Watts in crutches throwing his first pitch sine being on crutches. The pictures the article used were really good and showed Watts pitching while on crutches. The video did good in informing the audience of the situation and they saw the reaction of Watts as he pitched.
Things the article did not do good in was making the actual article less informative. They had only a couple short paragraphs while they could have added more to the information in order to keep the audience interested in the story. The article could've also done better in putting more information of what event went down in order for Watts to get himself crutches.
If I were to write this article I would include a video just like the article did but I would also include more background information of what occurred to Watts in order for him to get crutches. I would include pictures of the event also. I would try my best to make the article more longer at least a good more than a couple paragraphs. This week I wasn't really in class as I was sick and so I wasn't in class for the majority of this week. A way I collaborated however was that I decided to help in production for Raven Roundup and that for me is an accomplishment because I helped produce for the first time this year in the studio.
A good thing this article did was include a video of the footage of JJ Watts in crutches throwing his first pitch sine being on crutches. The pictures the article used were really good and showed Watts pitching while on crutches. The video did good in informing the audience of the situation and they saw the reaction of Watts as he pitched.
Things the article did not do good in was making the actual article less informative. They had only a couple short paragraphs while they could have added more to the information in order to keep the audience interested in the story. The article could've also done better in putting more information of what event went down in order for Watts to get himself crutches.
If I were to write this article I would include a video just like the article did but I would also include more background information of what occurred to Watts in order for him to get crutches. I would include pictures of the event also. I would try my best to make the article more longer at least a good more than a couple paragraphs. This week I wasn't really in class as I was sick and so I wasn't in class for the majority of this week. A way I collaborated however was that I decided to help in production for Raven Roundup and that for me is an accomplishment because I helped produce for the first time this year in the studio.
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