Competitive Cheerleading - ID# 279
Neuqua Valley
News Package
Entry Description
This was a story done on Neuqua Valley's competitive cheerleading team before they moved on to get 3rd place at their state competition.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 2/26 1:11 pm - Nice nat open, and a great start with a solid soundbite framed well. The first interview was a bit long and meandering. Good student interview, but the narration before it didn't really lead into it. While it seems fun to insert yourself into the story, I don't think it's a great idea. Takes the focus off them and puts it on you.
- 2/21 2:35 pm - - Well shot and well edited - Good nats – but could have used even more considering the subject matter - Mic needed to be dressed better - Good standup - Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see her doing “the flower” - I don’t think it needed two standups
Judge 1
Positives: - Great job including natural sound of the cheers to introduce and carry the story. It felt like we were in the gym with you. That's the goal! Excellent work. - I loved to see how well you lit your interviews and your standup. Great job.
Improvements: - I thought you could have benefitted from more video sequences, which can be hard to do at a cheer practice. When they're doing something repetitive, try to anticipate what they're doing so you can get wide, medium and tight shots. This will help the story flow a little better. - Loved that you got involved and tried it out -- but you need a few extra shots to cut between there. The jump cuts are jarring in a news package. (example: tight shot of people's shoes as they're doing the lift, tight shot of a clock, etc.)
Judge 2
Positives: I like that you opened with nats I like that you got broll from different days to show how much they practice
Improvements: Be mindful of your background when shooting interviews. If its a wide shot, the viewer might be more focused on what is in the background than what the person is saying I would have like a little more nats or sound with the team Be careful not to make yourself the story. I like that you tried it but cut that part of the pkg down a little.
Judge 3
Positives: -Good use of natural sound at the top of the package. -I loved the creativity of having the reporter join in the cheerleaders. It made for a very fun piece!
Improvements: -Highly suggest starting the piece focusing on one of the cheerleaders. Personalize the story at the top and then branch out to get the big picture. -Best to not let microphone cable show while interviewing subjects.
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