Blog Final S1

       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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Packers not not planing on getting new QB after Aaron Rogers injury

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-dont-plan-on-adding-colin-kaepernick-after-aaron-rodgers-injury/


     The article did a good job in evaluating why the Packer's coach, Mike McCarthy, did not go ahead and try to sign a new QB to replace Aaron Rogers after his injury against the Vikings. The article included an interview with McCarthy, in which he stated that he "had trust" and "is more than happy to move forward with the quarterbacks he has on roster." The article did good in including that McCarthy put his trust in his backup Brett Hundley for the rest of the season. The article also did good in including an interview from Hundley and on how he feels about the change. The article wasn't done with interviews as they did a great job of including an opinion of another Packer's player and give his insight of what Hundley brought to the game plan.

      Although the article did a very good job in including the important information, they could've done a bit better. The article could've done better in including pictures of Roger's injury. They could've also included Roger's input of how he feels in not being able to play the rest of the season and how he feels in Hundley taking over his position.

     If I were to write an article over this topic, I would've included pictures over the people being interviewed so that way people who don't know any of the players will be given an image of them. I would've included NFL sport commentators interviews as well to see what they thought of McCarthy's decision of putting Hundley as QB instead of just signing someone else for Roger's position. Other than that, the article did a good job in including the important information for a reader. This week I collaborated in working with broadcast. I went to ODAC with the rest of the class and I did better in setting up the equipment. When the game was over, I helped out in collecting the equipment to send it over back to the school. That is how I collaborated for this week.

 

Dannon Cuts ties with Cam Newton

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2017/10/05/dannon-cut-ties-panthers-quarterback-cam-newton/735648001/

     The article did a good job in explaining why Dannon cut ties with Carolina Panther's  quarterback Cam Newton. They explained that they cut ties with him because of his sexist comment towards Jourdan Rodrigue. He laughed and said during the interview that "it was funny seeing a female talk routes." Dannon has no tolerance with this kind of behavior and were shocked to hear the comment. The article did a good job in also talking to other companies that are sponsoring Newton and put in the fact that those other companies, except one of them, were quick to declare that they wont tolerate this kind of behavior as they support women in sports on and off field.

     The article was short but covered everything they needed to. The article even made sure to include the interview where Newton made the sexist comment. One thing I would say they should include is the coaches views on what Newton had said. I would also include another interview in how Newton feels after he made the sexist comment and on the criticism he is receiving. Other than that, the article got all important points and was very strong.

     If I were to make this article I would definitely put what this article had. Each interview and as well add videos. However, to make it a stronger article, I would also add an interview on Newton's coaches point of view and how they feel about his comments and all the backlash the quarterback received.  That is how I would make the article stronger. This week I was a leader as I helped with working on broadcast. I helped set up for the football and I stayed after the game to pick up all the equipment and bring it back to the school. I made sure to bring as much equipment into the car and carried as much equipment as I could since there was only a few of us.

Davante Adams Sports Story

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/28/davante-adams-leaves-on-stretcher-after-brutal-crown-of-the-helmet-hit/?cid=eref:nbcnews:text


     The article did a good job on explain on what happened to Davante Adams as he was brutally tackled to the ground by the Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan. They included that the tackle knocked him out and caused his mouthpiece to fly out his mouth. The article also did a good job in including that Trevathan had not been ejected, and got a response from former vice president of officiating in the NFL, Mike Pereira, and he concluded that he would've ejected Trevathan.

    What the article could've done better was included pictures of the play when Adams got tackled so that way the viewers could also see the helmet on the ground as well as the shot of the mouthpiece flying out of Adams mouth. The article could've done better on getting a report of the Packers coach and asked for his opinion on the matter. Other than that the article was short, thought it was informative on the matter of the tackle.

      If I were to write an article over this matter I would've included what others thought of the play and would've questioned the other players to see if they thought Trevathan should've been ejected. I also would've included what the article had put in and asked the Mike Pereira on his thoughts over the situation. To make my article stronger, I would've included pictures of the tackle with shots from the mouthpiece flying out from the helmet on the ground to Adams being carried off on the stretcher. Other than that, that is what I would've included on my article to make it more professional and stronger. This week I edited the football on homecoming week and was able to collaborate with Ryan as he helped me write the shot sheet. The collaboration really helped me learn a few more football terms as well as what to include on the shot sheets like thoroughly explain a play.

Back Injury to Sideline Tight End Tyler Eifert

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20785019/back-injury-sideline-cincinnati-bengals-te-tyler-eifert-sunday-game-green-bay-packers

The article did a good job on elaborating why Tyler Eifert didn't play last Thursday and missed a full week of practice because of his back injury. This means they kept up to date with the player's absence. The article also did a good job on informing how many back injuries Eifert has had in the pass and included on why he has missed many games due to his injuries. Eifert has never completed a full season since signing with the Bengals back in 2013 due to ankle/back injuries.


What the article could've done better is that they didn't include Eifert's condition at the moment. It would've been better to get an interview with the coach and if possibly Effort himself. The article was kept short with an informative tone but should've added emotion on whether or not fans were devastated with his absence. The article could've also added pictures of Eifert getting hurt and pictures of him getting hurt in the past.


If I were to do and article over the topic, I would've included pictures of Eifert's past injuries as well as the recent one he has from Last Thursday. I would also include an interview with the coach and ask about his feelings of whether or not Eifert was a very valuable player since he has yet to finish a complete season. I would also include exactly how many injuries he has had in the past.
This week I didn't have any editing to do since the last game was an away game. However, I did help Nicole and Rosie with the script to the best of my ability as well as find highlights for the SMN preview clip.

Sports Package Article

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/enough-with-the-barcelona-talk-its-time-for-philippe-coutinho-to-/18l62vyqihg7n1tuf26q13fzwt

In this article where they talk about the soccer player Philippe Coutinho and how he was gladly received to the club Liverpool after being denied into Barcelona. The article does a good job explaining that Coutinho, a native Brazilian, had the ambition and skills to play up to the Liverpool level. The crowd cheered him on once they put on the field after substituting Emre Can. The article was able to put information of why Coutinho was a valuable player and how he connected and fit in well with the team.

The article was bad at explaining exactly why Barcelona didn't accept Coutinho in the first place. They could have elaborated more on that part to improve the article as well as get insighgt of how he has helped the club improve and what skills and strategies he has brought to the team. The article could have also interviewed Coutinho and given his opinion on the club and on his relationship with the resto of his teammates.

What I would take from this article is that it gives me the idea to do background research on a team on a specific player. Try to include interviews from other players as well as coaches. If there a specific player that I am writing about, I would want to interview that player as well. I would also include live footage of the player while they are in action. That is what I would do for a sports article.

Last Junio Final: Presentation

Angie Torres

Hr. 7

Video Production

Video Production Reflection

   Growth: 

   My career in e-Communications started my freshmen year. Freshmen year started off with me not knowing anything at all. Quarters were divided and I went through the process of going through animation, video, web, and graphic design. I knew I wouldn't want anything to do with web and animation as I completely didn't have a clue of what I was doing. However, I did now I wanted to go to video regardless of who the teacher was. Fast forward to sophomore year and I was taking Video Production and Graphic Design. I really disliked graphic design, mainly because I didn't learn anything because the teacher didn't know how to teach and made the students ask google how to do a specific thing. Not the best experience. Video Production continued to grow my interest as I learned more and realized filming was a lot of fun and much more simpler than graphic design. It was fun and the only reason I'm still in e-Comm. Now that my junior year is over, I've learned a lot of things to how to get shots in sports events to how to use the camera and tripod to how to set up for games. I've learned how to edit and make videos cleaner and more professional. I've improved a lot since freshmen year and I'd like to thank you, Mr. Cooper. I'm not sucking up, freshmen year I learned a bit but not that much. Sophomore year you've helped since second semester and I'd like to thank you because when I needed help you didn't tell me to go ask google but instead you actually helped and helped me grow in the field. 

Relationships: 

   Throughout this whole year, I've met some new people.  Not a lot, but new peers in this class. Seniors, although I didn't speak with them unless I needed help with scheduling. I've met new juniors but only like 3. I've developed a friendships with them. Not to deep but I got along with all of them and there wasn't any drama. I learned how to cooperate with them and made sure communication was a priority in order to make sure no one was disagreeing with an idea. If they criticized my videos, I felt comfortable with them and make sure not to take it to heart because their critiques were very helpful and helped me improve on my video productions. Their help really helped me grow and I'm happy I got to know them personally and professionally. 

Time Management:

   This class has really pushed me to make sure I used my time wisely. There were times where I had to stay after school and finish videos and there were times where I had to make 2 videos in the time of 3 days. It was stressful and sometimes I wanted to scream but I made it through. My first video was probably some commercial freshmen year and now my normal pieces are of sports that are 35 seconds. They got better and I improved which I am satisfied about because I am really considering taking video production as a career. It took me about two hours to do each one but as the year went on I became much faster and it has taken me about only one hour. 

Last Junior Final: Self-Reflection

Angie Torres

HR.7

My junior year in e-Communications is what I would call productive. I thought it was going to be less busy and maybe less time consuming but I was wrong. My year went like this:

   Football season started and I got b-roll for each home game. I was happy to do so as  I spent time watching the game as well as interacting with my friends. It went fun and because I filmed got b-roll the majority of the games, I had time to experiment with Final Cut. I figured out what each button did and got the hang of fading and fixing the lighting on videos that were off. I also learned how to work the tripod which I honestly haven't had the chance to actually work with it. It was useful for when I filmed soccer because other sports like football or baseball I used my hands. I also learned how to do voiceovers. They weren't the best, I can say for sure, but I improved since the beginning and I can say I'm satisfied because I know how to do them and I know what is expected and that will make my future senior stories much better.

   Challenges along the way would include how I should've managed my time. Things don't always go as expected and with this program it is very important to make sure you're flexible and can manage the schedule without throwing a fit. Sometimes I had to do homework for classes and it would intervene with games I was put to film. Sometimes I just had to assign someone else to film a game because I couldn't make it. For next year I'm going to try to make my time in class much more productive and I will try to make the program like a job and make it a priority because at times it wasn't.

  My greatest strengths in this class would include getting shots and editing the videos. I film the sports so I got much better holding the camera steady and making sure I got interesting shots instead of the same ones over and over. My editing also got better as I cut off the useless shots and got creative with effects like fading and using the rule of thirds. My weaknesses would include writing down voiceovers. I absolutely hate doing them. I improved on SAYING them, but I'm horrible at writing them. I can never think of what to write for them and thankfully I have Catherine that knows how to do them.  I tried to improve on making the voiceovers but it went ok but it still wasn't the best.

  If there could be one thing I would change it would be to make sure none of the sophomore have access to the equipment room because there was too many times I almost didn't have a camera and I had the small cameras sophomore year so they should as well. Other than that I'm pretty ok with everything else, I understand why classes have to be split up because there wouldn't be space in the room with like 40 students.

In conclusion, junior year was fun. I made memories and I learned al to over the technology. I still hate doing voiceovers and I doubt that will change but at least I improved on saying them. At least tried to. Can't wait for next year!