Badger Bus
Class: Journalism 425: Video Journalism
Completed: Individually
Goals: Interview at least two individuals, write an engaging script, and capture aesthetic footage
Struggles: Ensuring I took enough engaging b-roll footage
Successes: I was able to get two amazing interviews
Takeaway: There are people willing to talk to you, you just have to ask!
Wisconsin Volleyball Line
Class: Journalism 425: Video Journalism
Completed: Individually
Goals: Capture a story that emphasized the importance of this game and interview individuals that reflected the dedicated nature of Badger fans
Struggles: The interviewees couldn't tell me exactly what time they arrived to the line for safety reasons and making sure I had enough varying b-roll shots from outside the venue
Successes: The audio was great considering the interviews were conducted outside and near traffic
Takeaway: Close-up shots are really important
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Maple Fields
Class: Journalism 425: Video Journalism
Completed: Individually
Goals: Learn more about Maple Fields, why it was created, and what the creators wanted it to represent
Struggles: Filming in a very busy building with lots of foot traffic and noise
Successes: How I conducted interviews with the girls, both separately and together, with the chair symbol strategically in frame
Takeaway: If you just do your own thing, most people will stay out of your way
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Clean Lakes Alliance
Class: Journalism 425: Video Journalism
Completed: Individually
Goals: Learn more about the water quality of the lakes in Madison, while also emphasizing the Freeze Contest as a way for the community to become more involved and educated
Struggles: The audio was a huge difficulty because it was extremely windy by the water. This caused me to position Sarah with her back to the wind. I also adjusted the volume of the audio and cut out really loud gusts before submitting the project
Successes: I felt the information I learned and included in the video was very important and can help others care about water quality
Takeaway: Connections can be incredibly valuable when contacting someone for an interview
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