The project itself wasn't difficult at all, it was trying to find people to stage as a bullying scene that was the hard part, but it all came together. Trying to edit it together while keeping all the good material was a hard task as well. We were told to have 15-17 different angles and i couldn't see how to do that with the material i had, because it was more of a story to every shot i captured. My PSA was on bullying and here is my video.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
PSA: Stop Bullying
We were to choose to do either a 60-90 second PSA or a commercial for our final project in Harwood's Advanced TV Production class. I chose to do a PSA on bullying since it is a major problem in our schools. A lot of children won't tell anyone at home that they're being bullied, and the parents don't ask questions. No one knows until it's too late.
The project itself wasn't difficult at all, it was trying to find people to stage as a bullying scene that was the hard part, but it all came together. Trying to edit it together while keeping all the good material was a hard task as well. We were told to have 15-17 different angles and i couldn't see how to do that with the material i had, because it was more of a story to every shot i captured. My PSA was on bullying and here is my video.
The project itself wasn't difficult at all, it was trying to find people to stage as a bullying scene that was the hard part, but it all came together. Trying to edit it together while keeping all the good material was a hard task as well. We were told to have 15-17 different angles and i couldn't see how to do that with the material i had, because it was more of a story to every shot i captured. My PSA was on bullying and here is my video.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Quick Takes
The videos i chose were: A scene from Orange Is The New Black, a clip from America's Next Top Model where Tyra Banks yells at a girl, and Solange's Don't Touch My Hair lyric video. I chose the first scene because OITB (Orange Is The New Black) is one of my favorite TV shows. I chose the second scene because i really like that song and its powerful meaning behind it. I chose the last scene because i just thought it was funny, Tyra Banks is usually so professional and composed, I've never seen her act out like that.
Three Point Lighting
In class we discussed 3 point lighting and what each lighting does. The back light is used to illuminate the space behind the subject's head so he/she stands out from the background. The key light is the primary light source and is positioned behind the interviewer's shoulder opposite the camera, to illuminate the subject's face. The fill light fills in the shadows created by the key light so the light is even across the subject's face.
The lesson was demonstrated by classmates who volunteered to be the subjects. We took pictures from different angles capturing the different lighting at a time to see how each one worked. It was an interesting experience to see how much different lightings can do and how they make your photos look better. Here are my videos.
The lesson was demonstrated by classmates who volunteered to be the subjects. We took pictures from different angles capturing the different lighting at a time to see how each one worked. It was an interesting experience to see how much different lightings can do and how they make your photos look better. Here are my videos.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Capture That Light
Our assignment this week, was to work with the portable light reflectors. The light reflectors bounce the light from the sun that creates that harsh glare in your photos, and creates a beautifully lit portait. We had to take three photographs: first picture is the person shot with harsh glare from the sun, the second is the reflector being used to bounce the sunlight onto the subject's face, and the third is a wide shot of the reflector in action. My subject for the project was Lynn McGrier. Kiiyah Stokes is seen holding the reflector to capture Lynn's great photo.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Five Questions Sequence
We were given the assignment to do a five questions sequence where we each had to produce (record), host, and be the guest of the short sequence. The project seemed simple enough when we discussed it in class, but actually finding the time and people to do it was the hard part. I worked with Kiiyah Stokes and Lynn McGrier where Kiiyah was the host and Lynn was the guest.
As producer, i was tasked with recording shots of Lynn and Kiiyah at different angles. I first, had to start the intro with the two of them in a wide shot, then, record just Lynn with Kiiyah asking her questions and Lynn answering, then, one of Kiiyah just asking the questions, and lastly, the two of them in a wide shot again. Moving the camera around and around was quite the task lol but we got the job done.
As producer, i was tasked with recording shots of Lynn and Kiiyah at different angles. I first, had to start the intro with the two of them in a wide shot, then, record just Lynn with Kiiyah asking her questions and Lynn answering, then, one of Kiiyah just asking the questions, and lastly, the two of them in a wide shot again. Moving the camera around and around was quite the task lol but we got the job done.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
A Friendly Intro
Hello hello again, my name is Alexis Rabb but you can call
me Lex. I am a senior mass communications major with the
aspiration to become a well known publicist. This summer I
didn't really do anything but work I was working at Walmart.
I hung out with my friends and family on the days i was off.
My outlook on this school year is i'm just hoping to network more
and continue learning more about broadcasting.
Below are a few pictures i took over the summer while at work.
Below are a few pictures i took over the summer while at work.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Chapter 1 1-5
1. What qualities separate the photographer from the photojournalist?
According to Larry Hattenberg, a KAKE-TV video journalist, anyone with a camera can be a photographer. No one is a photojournalist until they learn how to tell the visual story. Whether you work alone, in a crew, or even with just one other person, Hattenberg's definition of the photojournalist extends to everyone involved.
2. In what sense are the camera and microphone "writing and reporting instruments"?
The camera and microphone are considered "writing and reporting instruments" in the sense that in media that contains moving images and sound, we are always writing with one instrument or another. Camera, microphone, sound, silence, actions, behaviors, video editing, and the spoken word. In the end, all those instruments come down to this: In video media you can only communicate in two ways; one is with images, the other is with sound. So the camera and microphone are instruments because the camera captures the pictures and the microphone captures the sound.
3. Why can the edit console fairly be called a "rewrite" machine?
Editing is the field search for building blocks of visual communication, the equivalent of a mind's eye storyboard that begins to take shape even before you arrive on location. When you edit, you are beginning the deliberate process to your visual and also changing things and making it better.
4. How does the nature of a television news report differ from a newspaper story?
News reports commonly emphasize just the facts. They may show people in interviews, walking here and there, and sometimes doing interesting things. In the end and with exceptions, however, they highlight facts and information more than they use video and field audio to help communicate a sense of experience or to introduce interesting people to viewers. Newspaper stories reveal someone's goals and actions as they unfold sequentially, along a timeline. They use moving images an sound to mimic how viewers experience the world in their personal lives. Images and sounds are different tools than words on paper or even words spoken aloud. Typically, print informs or reports first to the intellect. Visual stories commonly report first to the heart.
5. What is the role of the written word in television news?
The role of written words in television news is to connect the pictures and sounds just in case you are unable to understand. The words are like a guide so you can read along, because when the anchor is reporting the story, they often read faster.
According to Larry Hattenberg, a KAKE-TV video journalist, anyone with a camera can be a photographer. No one is a photojournalist until they learn how to tell the visual story. Whether you work alone, in a crew, or even with just one other person, Hattenberg's definition of the photojournalist extends to everyone involved.
2. In what sense are the camera and microphone "writing and reporting instruments"?
The camera and microphone are considered "writing and reporting instruments" in the sense that in media that contains moving images and sound, we are always writing with one instrument or another. Camera, microphone, sound, silence, actions, behaviors, video editing, and the spoken word. In the end, all those instruments come down to this: In video media you can only communicate in two ways; one is with images, the other is with sound. So the camera and microphone are instruments because the camera captures the pictures and the microphone captures the sound.
3. Why can the edit console fairly be called a "rewrite" machine?
Editing is the field search for building blocks of visual communication, the equivalent of a mind's eye storyboard that begins to take shape even before you arrive on location. When you edit, you are beginning the deliberate process to your visual and also changing things and making it better.
4. How does the nature of a television news report differ from a newspaper story?
News reports commonly emphasize just the facts. They may show people in interviews, walking here and there, and sometimes doing interesting things. In the end and with exceptions, however, they highlight facts and information more than they use video and field audio to help communicate a sense of experience or to introduce interesting people to viewers. Newspaper stories reveal someone's goals and actions as they unfold sequentially, along a timeline. They use moving images an sound to mimic how viewers experience the world in their personal lives. Images and sounds are different tools than words on paper or even words spoken aloud. Typically, print informs or reports first to the intellect. Visual stories commonly report first to the heart.
5. What is the role of the written word in television news?
The role of written words in television news is to connect the pictures and sounds just in case you are unable to understand. The words are like a guide so you can read along, because when the anchor is reporting the story, they often read faster.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
The Final-E!!!!
Electronic Media Production 2 was all about getting to know the basics of different social media sites and using them to our advantage. I had a lot of fun getting to learn about the different sites like: Pinterest, Kizoa, Linkedin, Prezi, the Green Screen, and many more. It was quite the learning experience and it is something that I won't forget. Now let's take a look at how fun this semester has been.
My Twitter Username is _@shesaqueen
Linkedin is a professional website where people make connections in the business world for future endeavors. It is essential that every young businessman and businesswoman get on board with this social media site because it can really open doors for you in the long run. I use my linkedin for business purposes only. Viewing different job postings that they have and i make sure to connect with people in the broadcasting field.
Prezi is a very cool and innovative version of PowerPoint. It allows your presentation to come to life almost with the way it spins and moves in different directions. A lot of people in the business world would be glad to learn that you have that knowledge of something new like Prezi. I really like the different templates they have to choose from and i like that it allows your presentation to move around. Let's take a look at my fun with Prezi.
We had to complete two Vine videos, one was in class and it was just a "One Word Response." The other was suppose to be funny. So i took the time and completed both tasks, although i struggled on the funny one, because it's hard to be funny on purpose. But let's check out my Vine videos.
The Green Screen project was us learning how to use Chromakey and getting the hang of blending a picture onto another picture. I will admit that i had a few difficulties in choosing a picture to place behind me, since my picture was very much centered. In the end i found a nice background and i'll let you check out my picture.
Kizoa is a very unique way of using videos and pictures to create a movie of your very own. I really enjoyed creating my own movie with pictures of my fellow bulldog family. I really just captured different people at random times actually and i got a clip from the water fight on Tuesday. Let's check out my Kizoa movie.
bulldog nation - Kizoa Video Editor - Movie Maker
This class has been very fun and hands on, which i love. I've gained a lot of knowlege on social media sites that i already knew about and also gained some that i had no idea existed. I really enjoyed being a part of such a great learning experience and i hope that this knowlege will take me further and enhance my future profoundly. Thanks Mr. Harwood !
My Twitter Username is _@shesaqueen
Soooooooo glad im done with finals.— Lexx (@_shesaqueen) April 30, 2016
😂😂😂— Lexx (@_shesaqueen) March 22, 2016
Linkedin is a professional website where people make connections in the business world for future endeavors. It is essential that every young businessman and businesswoman get on board with this social media site because it can really open doors for you in the long run. I use my linkedin for business purposes only. Viewing different job postings that they have and i make sure to connect with people in the broadcasting field.
Prezi is a very cool and innovative version of PowerPoint. It allows your presentation to come to life almost with the way it spins and moves in different directions. A lot of people in the business world would be glad to learn that you have that knowledge of something new like Prezi. I really like the different templates they have to choose from and i like that it allows your presentation to move around. Let's take a look at my fun with Prezi.
We had to complete two Vine videos, one was in class and it was just a "One Word Response." The other was suppose to be funny. So i took the time and completed both tasks, although i struggled on the funny one, because it's hard to be funny on purpose. But let's check out my Vine videos.
The Green Screen project was us learning how to use Chromakey and getting the hang of blending a picture onto another picture. I will admit that i had a few difficulties in choosing a picture to place behind me, since my picture was very much centered. In the end i found a nice background and i'll let you check out my picture.
Kizoa is a very unique way of using videos and pictures to create a movie of your very own. I really enjoyed creating my own movie with pictures of my fellow bulldog family. I really just captured different people at random times actually and i got a clip from the water fight on Tuesday. Let's check out my Kizoa movie.
bulldog nation - Kizoa Video Editor - Movie Maker
This class has been very fun and hands on, which i love. I've gained a lot of knowlege on social media sites that i already knew about and also gained some that i had no idea existed. I really enjoyed being a part of such a great learning experience and i hope that this knowlege will take me further and enhance my future profoundly. Thanks Mr. Harwood !
Friday, April 29, 2016
Keeping Up With Kizoa
bulldog nation - Kizoa Video Editor - Movie Maker
In class, we learned about Kizoa and it is one of the newest movie makers out. It is pretty cool to use since you can upload music along with your movie. I enjoyed using it. Above is my movie presentation on the bulldog fam, check it out!
My Prezi Prezi Prezentation
This is my Prezi that we had to make in class of our Top 10 favorite things or just anything really. This was quite a challenge for me since I did food. I love so many different food but I had to narrow it down to 10.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Fun With the Green Screen
In class we learned about Chromakey and how to take pictures in front of a green screen. We went to the TV production room and took turns taking pictures and figuring out how we want to take our pictures. We went to the computer lab to get a background picture that would be behind us. It took time for me to find the right picture because my picture was centered and when i used a picture with people, i was blocking them. So i went with a regular picture of a club background and i was in the center.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Do It for the Vine!!
Trying out the Vine app for the first time in class today. It was a pretty cool experience and now i know how to record on Vine!!!
Here is my 2nd vine video and this one had to be funny, i did a little finals week humor. Check it out
Here is my 2nd vine video and this one had to be funny, i did a little finals week humor. Check it out
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Get to Pinning
Pinterest
Pinterest is a fun website for sharing and uploading photos of anything you want to be seen. Pinterest was founded in March 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Evan Sharp, and Paul Sciarra. People use Pinterest mainly for Do It Yourself or finding out about new things. I personally use Pinterest to get ideas about new things. Things like: tattoo ideas, hair styles, room décor ideas, work out exercises, outfits, makeup tutorials, etc. Pinterest has everything that you could ever be looking for.
Jalen Ryant: Drumming to Success
Jalen Ryant has been one with the drums since he was 3 years old and his passion for music comes from being brought up in the church.
Jalen Ryant is a Broadcasting major from Charlotte, North Carolina with an ear for music. He is a member of the Marching 101 here at South Carolina State University where he plays the snare drum. His dream job is anything involving music and he has already created a brand called "C.H.O.P.S" which represents: character, humility, optimism, perseverance, and salvation. He essentially wants to use this brand to encourage musicians and help them grow to be better musicians. Ryant also wants to become an author and a motivational speaker to add to him being a musician, he doesn't want to be just a musician. Jalen Ryant being a native of Charlotte, a big market, will utilize his connections there first and further extend his brand then he may venture out to other states.Thursday, February 4, 2016
Tweetin on Twitter
The man behind Twitter, Jack Dorsey created this awesome social network on March 21, 2006. He got the inspiration from watching trains and he was fascinated by the idea of their communication and he wanted to invent a new way for people to communicate in their own ways as well. He has been fascinated with computers and computers programs since he was younger. He isn't very social, but he is a genius nonetheless.
Twitter is a pretty cool site. I don't use it as much as i use to when i was in high school. I mainly get on twitter to look at certain hashtags or see what my followers are talking about. Hashtags are trending topics that people come up with and get everyone to use them. I follow some celebrities and people from school.
You should be linked in to Linkedin!!!
Linkedin is a business site for companies and individuals to promote themselves in the professional world. It is great for making new connections and getting a job. You simply sign up for the website by entering in your basic information and then you upload a picture of you that is business related, of course. Next, you create your profile by entering in your experience, groups or organizations you are in, volunteer work, pretty much anything that you can think of.
Linkedin was founded by Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and
Jean-Luc Vaillant in December 2002. The CEO is Jeff Weiner. It is a worldwide company with over 400 million users.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Who am i?
Hey, what's up?? My name is Alexis, but i prefer Lex. I am a junior Mass Communications major at South Carolina State University. I'm from Fairfield, SC. When i graduate, i plan to pursue a career in Public Relations. My interests include: music, singing, dancing, reading, taking pictures, fashion, writing and etc.
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