Exam 2: Elements of Storytelling

On a smartphone, it is easier to see the details of a person's eyes in a tight shot or the details of the Grand Canyon in awide shot. Why?

Let content determine the pacing of your story.

A wide shot provides visual focus and eliminates distractions.

Both sound bites and actualities are the broadcast equivalents of direct quotes in print. Actualities are used in_____ scripts, while sound bites are used in _____ scripts.

You've been assigned to shoot video of a pianist. List five different types of shots you could take, and briefly describe what would be in each.

The viewers remember what they feel longer than what they hear.

The two types of conflict are _____ and _____.

Don't do something silly in a feature standup today that might make you less trustworthy when you're covering alead news story.

Every story needs a standup.

What's a storyboard?