ASL Club - ID# 313
Maine West
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This is a news feature about the American Sign Language Club at Maine West.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/25 9:50 pm - I really like this piece. Great connection with those speaking about why they joined this club and it's significance to them. We get a personal insight to your subjects. Some nice broll throughout. Audio was clean and balanced. Very well done.
- 4/1 1:35 pm - Story well done - I really enjoyed watching this
Judge 1
Positives: I really like how you had the interviewees sign while they talked. Your interviews were shot really well, framed great, good lighting I really liked the personal touch asking people why they participate and adding the family photos.
Improvements: You don't always have to cover an interview with video, especially here when the point was to show me how they're using sign language. Save that method for a long sot or when it's the second sot from the same person. Some of your broll looked blurry. This is a little long. Try to cut it down to 1:30. You don't have to have multiple sots from the same person.
Judge 2
Positives: -Loved this story! Each interview provided unique context that added value to the story. I really enjoyed listening to each character and following their narrative throughout the piece. -Interviews were shot well! Excellent framing
Improvements: -I would've liked to see more sequencing in the video. It's important to lay out a series of camera movements from wide to medium to close up shots, so that they move your story ahead -Some of the shots were a little dark. If possible, try to use light equipment to brighten up the shots.
Judge 3
Positives: - Great job telling this story! I think the varying perspectives from the students and the teacher on the importance of being in the ASL Club were excellent. It helps the viewer understand why they're there, and I think it helps us connect with them. - Your interview shots looked outstanding. Some of the best I've seen at the high school level! Great job framing them with some depth of field and utilizing your surroundings.
Improvements: - While I understand this story is about sign language, it still could have used some natural sound. I want to hear bits and pieces of the conversations club members are having in the background. Maybe they laugh about messing something up or are confused in trying to understand a sign. This helps the viewer comprehend what's happening, and it can add personality to the story too. - I think you just needed a little more b-roll variety for sequences. Try to look for wide, medium and tight shots. For example, a wide shot of two students signing. A medium shot on one student doing that, then a tight shot on their hands. This will help your story flow better.
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