Meet The Bulldogs - ID# 441
Riverside Brookfield
News Package
Entry Description
Meet some of the fresh faces here at Riverside Brookfield High School!
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/25 10:05 pm - Clean package. Nice broll throughout, cool graphics, solid broll and composition, lighting setups, etc. Mic scratches on clothing in some parts. Why two reporters? Nice informative piece which helps your audience learn about new staff members but it did feel like a mini-newscast with the two standups.
- 4/1 1:37 pm - Very well done - I really enjoyed how creative this story was. I'm not sure if it should be judged in this category though
Judge 1
Positives: I don't normally love music in the background, but this helped it keep the story fast paced and not boring. The intros with the name stickers is very creative. I like how you used it to transition between teachers. The interviews were each a great length. They kept moving and didn't feel too long. Great use of broll and lots of variety
Improvements: Those lights on the side of the teacher interviews are awful and distracting. They don't make anyone look good. You did a great job and I don't think there is much to improve on here.
Judge 2
Positives: -I liked the fast pace, it kept the piece moving. The interviews were shot in different angles and brought a unique perspective -Excellent use of graphics to transition between interview subjects
Improvements: -Microphone cable with Ms. Kimbrough should not be showing. Also, the placement on the side appeared to cause audio to be a little distorted. Even if it takes a few extra seconds, try to take the time to place the mic properly. -I would've liked to hear more natural sound in the piece... hearing the teachers interact with students would be a great way to transition in between clips.
Judge 3
Positives: - These interview shots look incredible! Great job with the lighting, background, framing, etc. It's really impressive to see the attention to detail like this at the high school level. - I think you did a great job of getting a variety of b-roll for each teacher in their element that helps the viewer understand what they do. The angles and movement all looked really great, and I like how you included some action/reaction shots.
Improvements: - Instead of music, which really shouldn't be used for a news package, you could have leaned into these classroom settings with natural sound. I'm sure the hip hop class had music, and maybe their dancing made sound too. We could hear someone typing on their keyboard in the consumer ed class. This sound may seem unimportant, but it actually helps the viewer feel like they're right there with you. This makes them pay attention and draws them in. - This package could have benefitted from reporter track. Try to utilize soundbites that your interviewee says in a way that you can't say better. It allows you to then introduce them, talk about their background, etc., in a way that doesn't take up more time.
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