Wednesday was a festive day at the station as I went into work on July 4th. As soon as I walked in, I was informed that I was going to be covering a story on the biggest Independence Day celebration in North Carolina. We headed down to the South Port parade where we spent the 4th with thousands of people including Fergie and Josh Duhamel. We got b-roll of the parade and craft fair before interviewing vendors and visitors to the festivities. I quickly did my stand up in the middle of the street after the parade was over and we had all of the video we needed. While doing my stand up we noticed a movie camera had set up not far from us. Upon further investigation, we found out an HBO movie starring Hilary Swank was filming in the area. We got enough video of that to put together a short VO before heading back to the station where I put together my package. Click here to watch it.
Thursday I went out with Cliff on a story about a Vietnam vet who had his dog tags returned to his family from a man in New Jersey who spends his free time collecting tags and having them returned to their rightful owners. Although very hot, the ceremony was very moving and featured the young grandson preforming the star spangled banner on his guitar. To watch the package click here. After we got everything we needed from the ceremony, I was informed that I was going to be putting together a package for the 5 o'clock show on some high school students that had put together a video on the dangers of smoking. We arranged for the girls and their mentor to come to the station so we could interview them on set. It was super interesting to see the set used one of the few times I had been at the station. The girls were decent interviews but very nervous. With Cliff's help I was able to get all the sound I needed from the girls and their mentor. I was also given a link to the video that I was able to use as b-roll and another sound bite. I found it a little difficult to use all of the video in my package, VO and VOSOT. It was definitely a learning experience, but everything came together. To watch the package click here. After the evening shows, I stayed to go with Marissa to a meeting about Belville merging with Leland. The meeting ended up being extremely colorful when it began with the board members fighting with the mayor. The meeting continued with many homeowners calling out the mayor for his misuse of power, and the board passing a mandate that took away some of the mayor's power. After the meeting, we were able to get interviews with one of the board members, two homeowners, and the mayor. To watch Marissa's package click here.
Friday was a slow news day, but one of my story ideas about a fundraiser for a girl with a rare disease was picked to be a package for Marissa. Before we got interviews with the girl, her mother, and a close family friend, we went to get b-roll of a Sonic that was robbed Thursday night. When we got back to the station, the girl and her family met us for the interview, and for the second time that week I got to see the set in use. The interviews were so good. Both mother and daughter were extremely well spoken and we were able to get some really good sound. As her b-roll, Marissa was able to use video of the girl on America's Got Talent and other YouTube videos. While Marissa worked on her package, I was able to put together the VO on the Sonic robbery. Everything came together in time for the show, and it was amazing to see my story idea come to life. To watch the package click here.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Week Seven
Monday and Tuesday I went in for a few hours to work with Tim on a story about all of the frozen yogurt shops that were popping up around Wilmington. I was able to get some more practice using the camera. It was very interesting to see the way Tim worked outside of the studio, and the froyo lunches were definitely a bonus. To watch the package click here.
Wednesday I went in for the morning show and helped Allyson with in producing the show. After the show I researched stories to pitch for the morning meeting. At the meeting, Cliff was assigned to listen to a conference call about a study put out on the cleanliness of most major oceans and rivers. We found out from the call and the study that one of the beaches in our viewing area received a much lower score than normal, so we went out to the beach to get reaction from beach goers in that area. After getting the interviews and b-roll we needed. we headed back to the station. Cliff put together his package for the show and I used the video and scripts to put together a video for my reel. To watch Cliff's package click here.
Thursday I came in just in time for the morning meeting where I learned I would be going to a special luncheon hosted by the police department. The purpose of the lunch was to set women with troubled pasts on the right path in life. Before heading the lunch, I went with Ryan to the Cape Fear Museum to help with the Explore with George segment of the show. The story was about the educational activities the museum was holding for children over the summer. We sat in on part of one of the classes to get b-roll of the kids. We then got more b-roll of the toy exhibit before filming George's interview with one of the museum employees. It was an educational experience to see a full two minute interview out in the field. To watch the segment click here. After the interview at the museum we made our way to the inspirational luncheon. Before the program started I got a few interviews with those attending the lunch and the Wilmington police chief. We then got b-roll while the key speaker shared her moving story about turning her life around for the good of herself and her family. After the event ended, we were able to quickly get an interview with the speaker before heading back to the station to put the package together. To watch my favorite package thus far, click here. After the evening shows ended, I stayed at the station to work my first night side shift. I went out with Marissa to get reaction from young adults about the new health care changes. By helping Marissa with her package and VO, I was able to get more help on Edius and find a reporter that I felt like I could relate to the most career wise. It was a great experience. To watch Marissa's package click here.
Friday I again got to the station for the morning meeting where I found out I would be covering a story on the kickoff of a campaign against drunk driving for the summer. Before the ceremony started, I got interviews with some of the event organizers and police representatives. During the ceremony we got b-roll of the event, and I learned more about using the camera. After the speeches were over, we got another interview and more b-roll as a ride along inside a police car. It was really awesome to see what life is like for officers on duty. After our ride along, we were given a tour of the bat bus, which is a one stop shop for DUI's. That was another very informative tour. The driver of the bus was super friendly and told us about more upcoming events with the police while I did my stand up. I pitched the ideas he gave us when we got back to the station. One of the story ideas was about getting the DA's interns drunk to show them that a person could be intoxicated at a BAC lower than the legal limit and was used as the story for night side. Then it was time to get to work putting my package together. To watch the package click here. Asha was the reporter that went out on my story idea. To watch her package click here.
Wednesday I went in for the morning show and helped Allyson with in producing the show. After the show I researched stories to pitch for the morning meeting. At the meeting, Cliff was assigned to listen to a conference call about a study put out on the cleanliness of most major oceans and rivers. We found out from the call and the study that one of the beaches in our viewing area received a much lower score than normal, so we went out to the beach to get reaction from beach goers in that area. After getting the interviews and b-roll we needed. we headed back to the station. Cliff put together his package for the show and I used the video and scripts to put together a video for my reel. To watch Cliff's package click here.
Thursday I came in just in time for the morning meeting where I learned I would be going to a special luncheon hosted by the police department. The purpose of the lunch was to set women with troubled pasts on the right path in life. Before heading the lunch, I went with Ryan to the Cape Fear Museum to help with the Explore with George segment of the show. The story was about the educational activities the museum was holding for children over the summer. We sat in on part of one of the classes to get b-roll of the kids. We then got more b-roll of the toy exhibit before filming George's interview with one of the museum employees. It was an educational experience to see a full two minute interview out in the field. To watch the segment click here. After the interview at the museum we made our way to the inspirational luncheon. Before the program started I got a few interviews with those attending the lunch and the Wilmington police chief. We then got b-roll while the key speaker shared her moving story about turning her life around for the good of herself and her family. After the event ended, we were able to quickly get an interview with the speaker before heading back to the station to put the package together. To watch my favorite package thus far, click here. After the evening shows ended, I stayed at the station to work my first night side shift. I went out with Marissa to get reaction from young adults about the new health care changes. By helping Marissa with her package and VO, I was able to get more help on Edius and find a reporter that I felt like I could relate to the most career wise. It was a great experience. To watch Marissa's package click here.
Friday I again got to the station for the morning meeting where I found out I would be covering a story on the kickoff of a campaign against drunk driving for the summer. Before the ceremony started, I got interviews with some of the event organizers and police representatives. During the ceremony we got b-roll of the event, and I learned more about using the camera. After the speeches were over, we got another interview and more b-roll as a ride along inside a police car. It was really awesome to see what life is like for officers on duty. After our ride along, we were given a tour of the bat bus, which is a one stop shop for DUI's. That was another very informative tour. The driver of the bus was super friendly and told us about more upcoming events with the police while I did my stand up. I pitched the ideas he gave us when we got back to the station. One of the story ideas was about getting the DA's interns drunk to show them that a person could be intoxicated at a BAC lower than the legal limit and was used as the story for night side. Then it was time to get to work putting my package together. To watch the package click here. Asha was the reporter that went out on my story idea. To watch her package click here.
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