Elements of Storytelling
Shot Composition
Lighting
Shot Composition/Lighting II
News Segments
100
It's very common for news outlets to focus on tragic events. Which element of storytelling are they focusing on?
Conflict
100
Does this shot utilize the RULE OF THIRDS?
YES, Sir!
100
Name all three lights in a three-point lighting setup.
Key Light, Fill Light, Backlight
100
Which light in a three-point lighting setup is the BRIGHTEST?
Key Light
100
The powderpuff game happened last week, so we want to ensure we get a recap out in this week's announcements. Which element of newsworthiness are we aiming for?
Timeliness
200
In a two-column script, what are the labels of the two columns?
Audio and Video
200
Which type of shot is this?
Waist Shot
200
Is this image utilizing HIGH KEY lighting or LOW KEY lighting?
Low Key Lighting
200
Lighting that appears in the frame of the shot is called _____________ lighting.
Practical
200
Due to the play beginning tonight, you want to record a quick news segment that puts a field reporter "on the scene" and focuses on delivering the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY of the event. Which type of segment should you create?
Stand Up
300
When filming, you want to incorporate a variety of shots that are thought out in order to tell the story in the best way possible. Which element of storytelling are you considering?
Powerful Visuals
300
Which type of camera shot is this?
Close-Up
300
Is this image utilizing HIGH KEY or LOW KEY lighting?
High Key Lighting
300
Which image is utilizing HARD LIGHT and which is using SOFT LIGHT?
Left - Soft Lighting
Right - Hard Lighting
300
The holiday season is upon us! In order to create a festive news segment for the announcements, you plan on interviewing ~10 students and staff regarding their favorite Christmas memory. You'd like to chop up the clips so that they are only 10-15 seconds each, and compile them so that we see a variety of responses regarding the question.
Which type of video are you creating in this scenario?
Man on the Street
400
Name ALL SIX essential elements of storytelling.
Powerful Visuals, Natural Sounds, Compelling Characters, Conflict, Emotion/Empathy, Element of Surprise
400
You'd like to begin a project with an establishing shot that focuses on setting. Which type of camera shot would make the most sense?
Extreme Long Shot
400
Is this COOL or WARM lighting? Would it have a higher or lower Kelvin number?
Warm Lighting
It would have a LOWER Kelvin number
400
Is this image utilizing COOL or WARM lighting? Is the Kelvin number HIGH or LOW?
COOL
HIGHER Kelvin Number
400
Name the FIVE elements of NEWSWORTHINESS.
Timeliness, Proximity, Conflict, Human Interest, Relevance
500
You'd like to create a news package about the changes you've seen in the school this year. What is one way to incorporate both EMOTION/EMPATHY AND CONFLICT into your story?
Answers vary.
500
You're feeling Christmas-y, and you'd like to do a remake of the 12 Cedar Days of Christmas for the season! Describe the first shot of the project, and your reasoning behind it.
Answers vary.
500
You are filming an interview and notice harsh shadows on the subject’s face. What adjustments could you make to your three-point lighting setup to soften these shadows?
You could make the FILL LIGHT brighter.
500
You'd like to add some practical lighting to a shot. Name three examples of items that could be utilized.
Candles, Flashlights, Lamps, Christmas Lights, etc.
500
Which of the five elements of NEWSWORTHINESS is dependent on your specific audience?
Relevance