Virgil_8_I

I'm interested to know the beginning to end process of making a music video

Gabriella_ch.8_Q

As I was reading about music videos in chapter 8, MTV came to my mind immediately. The book says that music television networks are specialized on reaching specific demographic audiences. Most maintain a mix of music, and others feature only one music type. Later on, it actually talked about MTV expressing that once this channel was a thorn in the side of the major media outlets, but now, it is facing a great deal of competition. Is it because instead of remaining a literally ''music television'' channel it switched to a constant drama reality show provider? How many of us wish it we could have the original MTV concept back on the cable dial?

Johnny_6_I

Well, when I was reading about the POV of documentaries, one thing that I was reflecting happily on was the fact that most documentaries do not attempt to be balanced.  That would be so boring.  Or would it?  Have any of you seen a balanced POV pulled off well?

Belkys_6_I

I don't know if we are still doing chapter 7 or if we are doing chapter 8, but I would like to make reference to something that I found to be interesting in chapter 7.
According to the book there is something called "women television" which is basically referring to programs that are targeted for women. These programs were supposed to educate people about the importance of being woman and that there should be no discrimination against us. However, the programs could be a hinder to feminist ideas, or ideas of gender equality. Some programs target a specific segment that does not represent all women and their interests. So, I think it's interesting how there is this dichotomy between the purpose of "women television" and the real consequences of it.

Billy_7_Q

when it comes to TV and what appears on it (Visuals) is it ok to show graph pictures to get the point across to make the story?
 Also does something have the same effect as it does without Audio?

Kelsey_7_I

Chapter 8: Music, Variety, and Comedy

I think music is essential in conveying emotions of a certain moment/scene, creating tension or relief, and even to help the listener connect with what is going on (possibly with the use of that "nostalgic" technique noted in the book). It's amazing how important music often is in media.

The book states that "the timing . . . has to be exact," and I definitely agree with this. Since music does have that deep impact on the viewers/listeners, it can dominate whatever is going on in a scene, making it something that needs to be carefully crafted and planned. It's very much like a secret weapon for media writers, helping them connect with their audience on a more personal level.

Virgil_6_I

When verifying any source, it's important to  pick sources that have not gone through the picky deceiving hands of gatekeepers.

Gabriella_6_I

I have had some experience interviewing people on camera. I believe the first thing to do is your homework as an interviewer. Researching about the person, event, and purpose is the first step. Then, if there is a chance of talking to the interviewee prior to the interview, that is optimum. Later on, relax to make feel the interviewee comfortable and learn to manage the situation at hand accordingly. Make everything flow naturally and enjoy it!

Alix_6_Q

poihadffp uhfgpsafhgpufs aohvfs uidvhfeo ofej vfvbporif hboprefgj. Can you read that? Well, if you can you deserve a Nobel Prize of some sort because that right there ladies and gentleman is gibberish. Now you may be asking yourselves as to why I am giving you this useless information. Well, (double use of well) that is all your audience is going to hear without the EFFECTIVE use of interviews. Any one can ask someone to get on camera and answer some questions you may have. But it only becomes relevant and exciting when you put some effort into the people you're interviewing. I ask one of some of you to be reporters. Why are you there? Why are you taking the time to interview your subject and when it comes to your story. So what? Ask yourself that and if you can find an answer to that question, then you have created a quality story.

Shane_5_Q

When it comes tot he technique, how much is too much in narration? Where do you draw a line? Because if you have to or need to include interviews, lectures, and have to summarize the information in a documentary you will have to have narration, what other alternatives is there to have aside the use of the narrator?

Kelsey_6_Q

Chapter 7: Interview and Talk Programs

In regards to the structure and technique of interviewing, I have a question. What happens if you do (accidentally) offend the interviewee, or if you ask a question they straight up do NOT want to answer, or if you ended up getting your research wrong after all? If the interview is live, it seems like it would be an embarrassing and difficult situation to get out of. (Live tv would scare me!) How do they correct things like that?

Virgil_5_I

on page 105, it mentions that commercials utilizing humor is a good attention getter, but it must reflect current humorous trends. I was wondering what some of those current humorous trends are.

Belkys_4_I

I totally agree with the statement that the best source of news is the writer or reporter him/herself. Obtaining secondary source of information may give problems such as unethical or manipulated information.

Billy_5_Q

I'm a big sports fan and reading over every type of way to write for sports. my question is what would rather as a fan who won first or the overview of the game to lead up to the end?

Johnny_5_I

I was reading about the numbers section, and I had an idea for a rule for stories.  What if the rule was that you are to spell out numbers unless they are crucial to the story?  I think that would be a good guideline to encourage precision in journalism.

Kelsey_5_Q

This chapter was really interesting... I was always curious about this type of media writing. I do have one question, though. In the book, it states that the writers of reality shows wait to write anything until AFTER they've filmed everything. Why is it necessary for a script at all if this is how they film reality shows?