Semester Review

The Beginning:
I joined the S.I.D. program sophomore year. I joined the class because I thought t
hat we would talk about sports and I didn't realize that there would be more writing and video producing involved.

Ways I have grown in S.I.D.: 
1. I have grown in S.I.D. this year a lot from last year. Last year I just kind of played games and didn't really focus on work. I now actually do work

2. I now know how to use Final Cut. Last year I only wrote mediocre stories that were assigned to me by Mr. Allam. This year I found an interests in filming, editing, and doing voice over for videos. I love being able to see the clips that I filmed and getting to see them on Gameday Northwest is pretty awesome too.

3.  I have branched out in my interests.  I have hosted Gameday Northwest. I recently commentated for the first time. I really enjoyed commentating because I was talking about sports and I enjoy doing that.

ONW vs. Olathe East: 

I filmed the Olathe Northwest vs. Olathe East football game this year. I filmed and edited with Brennen Wohlford. Brennen did the voice over. I really enjoyed this project because I had already been making videos for a while now, so I was fairly comfortable with filming and editing videos. I also enjoyed this because it was the first time that ONW beat OE in football so to be able to create that video was great.

Homecoming pump up video:

I produced this video with the help of Brennen Wohlford, Brooke Todd, and Ryley Demaro. I enjoyed seeing this video come to life because all of the clips we used were filmed by myself and others.  This video was also viewed by the entire school and that is cool.

ONW vs. Lawrence Football: I filmed the ONW vs. Lawrence game. This game was fun because I traveled to Lawrence to film this. Unfortunately the Ravens lost, but filming this provided a new and fun atmosphere to film at.

Goals for next semester: 

1. Learn how to use the Tri-Caster. I have never used the Tri-Caster. I feel like it would be beneficial for me to learn how to use the Tri-Caster though.

2. Commentate More.  I have only commentated once but I loved it. I would like to do that more and host Gameday Northwest more.

Final Thoughts: I have enjoyed this class a lot this year. I love being able to film and edit videos, write stories, and commentate. I feel I gained beneficial skills from this class that I would love to try and improve because I look forward to pursuing a career in one of the fields listed above.

Holthus

Documentary Proposal

A proposal is a thorough explanation of your project. It is created in the pre-production phase to persuade funders, distributors and others to support the project.

1.     Working title: Holthus 

2.     Producers: Brennen and Connor

3.     Controlling idea: You must first write a controlling idea that will describe the premise of your documentary. Use the following template:

My documentary is about The Holthus Family. The main conflict is between him growing up with a famous father/broadcaster. Ultimately, I want the audience to feel interested and to understand that there are hardships.

4.     Main characters: Write a paragraph about EACH of your main characters. For each, include:

a.     Who Mitch and Brian Holthus

b.     Where undecided

c.     What Growing up with a sportscater dad

5.     Conflict: What is at issue in the film?

a.     Who wants what of whom? How did they live

b.     How will one force meet with the other? (Climax) Interview both of them

6.     Plot diagram: Explain the three acts of your project. What will happen in Act I, II and III? The climax should happen at the end of Act II. Interview, Photos, Film

7.     Resolution: Both of them hanging out

8.     Production schedule: After school when we don’t work

Olathe Northwest vs. Olathe North Football 2014

             
I filmed, edited, and did the voice over. I will continue to improve my editing.

top 5 comebacks in sports history

http://www.onwravens.net/ravendaily/top-5-comebacks-in-sports-history/

Article Review Revision

New media is coming of age and there are many new ways of using this media. Mobile devices are a big part of the new media because they provide a simple way to access the iterate and T.V. shows.

The author is arguing that the new media is good but the only reason this new media is around is because it is used to make money against other companies. HBO and Netflix are constantly battling to gain more viewers. both of these companies capitalize on this by providing new shows and movies constantly to appeal to their audience. The author provides accurate and up to date information of the media. The author has a weakness on focusing just on the financial gain from the media and not the good that it serves. The author concludes that the new media is for better and not for worse because it connects people throughout the World and it makes life simpler.

The author supports his claim with a lot of evidence including the turf war between Netflix and HBO and the benefits that mobile technology provides to society. The evidence is convincing because it provides main points ion how technology is growing. I can use this new technology to help improve my video making and my story writing this new median can help me enhance my stories and make them better.

I believe that this new media can help with all things technology. It makes access to the internet easier and it provides simple ways to make and edit films. I am looking forward to technology continuing to grow.

http://www.wired.com/2014/10/digital-innovation-golden-age/

5 ways to have a successful interview

1. Have 21 questions ready
Have your questions ready for the person you are interviewing to answer.


2. Use the 6 shot system
Incorporate the 6 shot system in order to get a wide variety of shots.


3. Use a tripod
Use a tripod to guarantee stable shots.


4. Do your research
Research your topic or the person you are interviewing so you know what you are talking about.


5. Film long enough
Record enough film so you can use it when you are editing.

 

ONW Football vs Olathe East 2014

I filmed and edited the game against East. Brennen Wohlford did the voice over. I will continue to try and incorporate the 6 shot system.