The Truman Show Paper

The Truman Show Paper

Jack Bernstein

Period-2

Everyone these days watches reality TV, like shows on MTV from classics like “the real world” or the newest hits like “Jersey Shore.” The movie “The Truman Show” was one of the 1^st examples of reality shows in the US. In 1998 “The Truman Show” revolutionized reality TV, through its plot and story line to its great characters and amazing camera and video work.

“The Truman Show” plot and story line was decades ahead of its time. The thought one someone’s life and every moment of it being recorded and documented on live TV was a ridiculous thought before this movie. The story line was even more interesting in this movie because Truman had no idea he was being recorded 24/7 and was living his whole life on a movie set. The movie won many awards and I feel it started the era of reality TV in the US. It sparked the idea for shows like “The Real World” and “Jersey Shore.” So I feel that the reason “The Truman Show” was so great was because it was years and years ahead of its time.

The characters were another aspect of why this movie was so great, and made this movie a classic. First off I don’t think they could have picked a better actor for the role of Truman. Jim Carrey is one of the funniest people on the planet, and deservingly won many awards for his role as Truman. These included a Golden Globe for Best Actor in 1998, and best comedy role as well. Marlon, who was played by Noah Emmerich also played a great role in this movie as Truman’s best friend. He was very smart and witty and even though he was an actor you could tell he cared about Truman as a person and not as a character in the #1 TV show in the world. He won a Golden Globe in 1998 for best supporting actor. Also Christof, played by Ed Harris was another great character in “The Truman Show.” He played the role of the creator of the show and controlled everything that went on. He represents the “Christ” “Of” the show and Truman’s life. One of the reasons this is a great movie is because of the outstanding cast.

“The Truman Show” was one of the most creative and well thought out movies I have ever seen, mainly because of its great camera work. On the set of the movie, there were over 5,000 uniquely placed camera’s, they were so clever that Truman never found one his entire life! There were even cameras on his body that he never saw, like on his shirt buttons for example. There were also great camera shots, like zoom in’s and outs and great panoramic views like the one of him in his boat on the ocean for example. So for its time I feel like this movie was one of the best and most creatively filmed movies ever.

I really enjoyed watching “The Truman Show” and thought it was a grwat way to end this class because it was a perfect example of great movie making and camera work along with video and audio. It had a fantastic story line, cast of characters and camera work that made it one of my favorite movies. I just wish there was a sequal…. How would Truman’s life be now that he is in the real world and out of “Seahaven?”

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Youtube Short Movie URL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSGjMa0scA

Interview techniques

INTERVIEWING:
• What seven items should you bring with you when you are shooting an interview?
(Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly)
C-Camera
T-Tape
T-Tripod
M-Microphone
H-Headphones
P-Power Source
L-Light Source







e do you want your light source? behind camera, cause silhouettes





No tripod= BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!




• Date and Time stamp= permenently recorded on your tape





• What's the difference between SP/EP? standard play, extended play ( record more/ lowers quality)
Always shoot in SP




• Camera shoots in SP________________.




• Pre-Roll- 2-3 seconds before you start interview





• Post-Roll- roll 5 seconds after interview


CAMERA SHOTS:

***BACKGROUND: dynamic, have depth, interviewee 6-8 feet from wall, interviewee IS the shot




• 1 Shot= middle of chest- above head




• 1 Shot with graphic= 1 shot, panned to side to leave room for graphics




• 2 Shot= (show only)




• CU- closeup, zoomed in to show detail




• MS- medium shot, a little wider




• LS- long shot, very wide view




• ECU- Extreme close up, way zoomed in




• Rule of thirds- line up shot





CAMERA MOVEMENTS:



• Tilt- up and down, follow things going into air





• Pan- left and right, following action





• Zoom- changing focal length





• Dolly- Moving camera, usually on wheels




LIGHTS- 3 point lighting system



• Key- strongest, brightest, does most, 45 degree angle





• Fill- fills in shadows made by key, 45 degree angle





• Back- separates subject from backround, opposite of key light





MICROPHONES:



• Unidirectional- taken in 1 direction



• Omnidirectional- taken in all directions, (built into cameras)



• Cardiod- heart shaped, pickes up some side noise, none from behind



• Lav/Lapel Microphone- clips to shirt



• Boom Microphone- on a stick, drop into shot, unidirectional

Edits

edited- Hannah and Matt through comment

Final Story

Keynon Phillips, sophomore starts varsity football

Reporting- Jack Bernstein

Keynon Phillips turned 15 a few months ago just like most sophomores at Eastview High School in Apple Valley Minnesota. But he is not your average 15 year old. Believe it or not, Keynon is starting and thriving on one of the the best varsity football teams in the state of Minnesota.

I tracked down a few of Keynon’s friends and teammates to learn more about this special athlete and person.

"He is big, fast and strong. Keynon is the total package." Said long time friend and teammate Ryan Gavrilescu the sophomore quarterback. This was the thing I heard most often from players and coaches. Keynon is a fantastic athlete but he wasn’t just born like that.

“I have played with Keynon before and he is as hard of a worker as you will ever find. He consistently brings his best to practice day after day." Was a statement made by sophomore tight end Ben Oberfeld. The 6”6 standout also told me that even in the offseason Keynon is constantly running and lifting to make himself the best athlete he can be.

Keynon caught his first touchdown this week against Kennedy! I guess all that hard work really does pay off.

story angle/ topic

Topic- Keynon Phillips, sophomore starts varsity football

Angle- Players/ Friends

People being interviewed
1. Ben Oberfeld
2. Ryan Gavrilescu
3. Keynon Phillips

Questions for Ben and Ryan
 1. What do you think of Keynon playing varsity this year?

2. you have played with Keynon before, what makes him such a special player in your mind?

3. What do you think Keynon does best on and off the field?


Ben Interview

Q1- " I think Keynon playing for varsity is a great thing for him, the team, and the program as a whole."

Q2- " I have played with Keynon before and he is as hard of a worker as you will ever find. He consistently brings his best to practice day after day."

Q3- " Keynon is such a hard worker, even in the offseason he is working and lifting constantly."


Ryan Interview

 Q1- " I think it is a great opportunity for him."

Q2- " He is big, fast and strong. Keynon is the total package."

Q3- " He is a great kid and does all of the little things right."


Questions for Keynon

1. What do you enjoy most about playing varsity football?

2. What is your key to success?

3. What are you looking forward to most about your next 2 years of EVFB?

Keynon Interview

Q1- "I love being a part of such a great team, and all the things that come along with that. It was been a dream of mine since i was a kid to play on that big field."

Q2- " Keep working hard all year long, do all the offseason activities and lift and run as much as possible."

Q3- " I can not wait to keep playing on this varsity team for the next few years! Hopefully we can be the best team in state and win a championship for Eastview!"

Writing A Story Notes

Writing a Story Notes

1. Find a topic_________.
What is your story about?
Who is your audience?
Why is this story important to your audience?

2. Find an angle
pecifically, what is important about your topic?
What should the reader learn?

3. Collect data/ information_______.
Who are three experts for this story?
Do you need opposing points of view?
What interview questions should I ask?
What other research must be done to complete the story? 3 interviews, 3 questions per

Gather Interviews
open-ended questions.
Get good sound bytes.  SOUND BYTE- AUDIO THAT CAN STAND ON IT'D OWN
.

5. Organize your sound bytes_ _____________________.
Which quotes should be used?
How can I organize the quotes to tell a story?

6. Write segues/transitions in your story.
Use words to tie the interviews together.
What other information can I add to the story?
Can the story stand on its own?

7. Write in's and out's___________.
What should the anchors say to introduce my story or bring it to a close? No Scoop, Went to find out,
How should the story begin and end?
What should I say in my stand-up? No 1st Person: I went…
Use attention getter at the introduction but avoid rhetorical questions.

8. Collect b/roll____________________ to add to your story. A/roll is audio and B/roll is video
How can video enhance my story?
Make a list of items you would like photographed.
How should I edit the audio and video together to enhance my story?
Should other enhancements like music, graphics, effects be used?

5 Eyewitness News at 10

10-10:03   Amber alert in Hudson Wisconsin

10:03- 10:05  Man with multiple drunk driving arrest/ hits boy, gets facial reconstruction

10:05- 10:06  Deadly crash in St. Louis Park

Commercial

10:10-10:12    Fraud investigation/ Medicaid

10:12- 10:13  Mother arrested for child abuse

10:13- 10:14  Dangerous intersection

Commercial

10:16- 10:17  Storms in NYC

10:18- 10:21  Weather update

10:21- 10:23   Congressional poll update/ commercials

10:23- 10:24    Hospital shooting in Baltimore

10:24- 10:25 Traffic/ roads update

Commercial

10:27- 10:28 Airmen return from war

10:28- 10:30  Target field playoff ticket sales possibility/ costs?

Commercial

 10:32- 10:33  Twins game update

10:34- 10:36  NFL/ Vikings news/ injury report/ trade rumors

Knowing your 1st amendments rights/ public school students

Notes on Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics

1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
1. speech
2. press
3. religion
4. assemble
5. petition


2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Students speech cannot be cencored as long as it does not "materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of other". "You dont shed your 1st amendment rights when you come to school."


3. What is the Fraser Standard?
Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially appropriate behavior" they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a " material or substantial disruption."


4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably realted to legitimate pedagogical concerns.



5. What is the Frederick Standard?
.January 2002, Olympic torch travels through town
.Principal Morse cancels school
.Senior Frederick unveils banner on the sidewalk across street which reads " Bong Hits 4 Jesus"
.Suspended for 10 days



6. What is the definition of libel and slander?
Untrue statements written about another person that hurts there  reputation/ character.

News Notes

Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.


Broadcast Journalism is the delivery of current events that are newsworthy via television, radio and  internet.







List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.



TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE

1. Significance- How an event impacts people.



2. Unusualness- Something out of the ordinary. Example ( man bites dog )




3. Timeliness- People care about the news of today. Example ( current weather )



4. Prominence- Things that have to do with celebrity's.



5. Proximity- News that is close to us, that effects us.



6. Human Interest- Stories that make you feel good.









What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?

1. Braodcast journalism can be live, and update content much faster.



2. Print journalism, you have have more ability to find what you want to read.



3. Print journalism has the ability to go into much more detail.



4. Broadcast journalism can be much more powerful because of the use of video/audio.



How is the Internet impacting broadcast journalism?

The internet allows you to have the best of both worlds in journalism. It can be live and updated at great speed, you can easily find what you want to read and has lots of video/ audio.