We felt like being nice :P

Hi Guys,

So myself and Natalie felt like being nice to all our followers out there so here is our first draft of our news channel package... We hope you like it!

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie.

FEED BACK DAY.

Hi guys,

So we've just received feed back from the media teachers regarding our new channel package and it's very good, we agree with everything said and personally ourselves knew what needed improving etc so now it's time to adapt!

We need to re-film myself because I was to much to the side when doing piece to camera and we need to add little bits and bobs like 'News Reporter, Kenneth Vessey', Press Red, more interesting and relevant statistics alongside changing the colour of the writing over the beautiful photo we took and so on. We obviously now have another fast approaching dead line coming up so we're going to put our heart into it and give in an even better and more professional complete news channel package!

Here's to TEAM RAFA :D

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie. 

IDEAS SPRINGING TO OUR MINDS!

Hi Guys,

So obviously we're now on half term and the teachers are sorting out our first drafts of our news channel packages so me and Natalie have been contacting one another over the phone and we've come up with some good professional ideas.

One thing is we need to sort out the 'Press Red Button' and also we need little Subtitles of my name 'Kenneth Vessey, News Reporter' and 'Dr Gilet, Veternarian at RSPCA Shetler'.

Keep tuned and once we've received feed back we'll include these in too to make it look more professional like an actual news story you see on the t.v. every night!

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie.

Little tweeks here and there...

Hi guys,

Myself, Kenneth and Natalie decided that our news channel package could do with some tweaks here and there including more effects and transitions to make it look more professional, bold and eye catching towards our target audience of the younger generation.

Apart from the normal 'fade in' and 'fade out' we decided to use --- as well with our statistics so make the structure more flowing and equally different so that it wasn't just blunt and in your face the whole time.

We now just have to wait for feed back from the Media Department teachers and then the editing begins second time round for our final draft of which we're looking forward to presenting to all our blog viewers and fans :)

Keep tuned!

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie. 

Editing and putting the new footage together...

Hi Guys,

So obviously we've taken all footage and edited everything briefly but not linked it all together so here is how it goes...

Here's the first ever image seen on our news channel package, myself the news report walking and speaking (piece to camera) towards the camera briefly explaining the story line/what the topic is based upon. Just before this we added in a 'fade in' so that there was a nice flow rather than 'in your face' unprofessional look.

We then added some fillet shots where I was speaking, rather than prolonging the process and having me no the screen for a long period of time boring our audience we wanted to add various news stories from the internet of which linked alongside what I was saying ie. dogs attacking/killing people etc. Because we had quite a few after one another we initially tried using different transitions however it didn't look good so stuck to the basics 'fade in' and 'fade out'.

After using filler shots for a little whilst it came back to my again, a piece to camera, of which then led into our interview with our 'vet', Mr Gilet. Once again so nothing was boringly put together or unfollowingly done we used 'fade in' and 'fade out' so everything had a nice flow :)

As seen on the screen it says 'SIR SPEAKS', unfortunately for our first draft we didn't get to film Sir who is playing the role of our expect vet from the RSCPA so we put this here for the time being. However, keep tuned as next time he will definently be used!

After the interview we go onto facts and statistics, we took an amazing photo at the RSCPA of a Rottweiler behind several layers of bars looking at the outside world, where he wishes he was. We thought if we still imaged this is could be used very well and so we did. The colour of the font it yet to be changed as we're yet to come to an aggreement on a good colour!

We then put in a voice over talking about many charity organisations and welfares which are set up to help dogs like Staffordshire Bull Terriers and equally what people do to help these dogs gave a second chance ie. donating food, blankets and so on. We had several mini clips one after another and used the 'black and white' effect of which made people feel sad and sympathetic towards them hopefully encouraging people realise dogs are just like humans and have feelings too!

Last but not least within our news channel package we added in Vox Pops of which we asked members of the public there personal opinions about dogs like staffordshire bull terriers of which are potrayed as being vicious and dangerous. We got a good amount of answers all of which were fully detailes, many of which agree a dogs character is the way it is due to the way they're brought up!

"Many thanks for listening, this is Kenneth Vessey reporting back to RAFA News" < sums it up basically!

This is a screen grab of how we use the 'fade in' and 'fade out' effect, we can equally 'fade in' and 'fade out' the audio too, however we do not use this due it not being neccessary.

Last but not least here is the last screen grab we took of which shows you have to 'still image' footage, cut footage and add title/writing into/onto your footage!

Myself and Natalie hope this blog has helped you understand the flow of our news channel package and we look forward to uploading the final piece once it is complete. If you're lucky we might upload the first draft too just to give you a little taster ;)

Thanks!

Team; Kenneth - Natalie. 

Re-filming and ideas for editing! - CHANGE :)

Hi guys,

Well, myself and Natalie decided it would be a better idea if I was the news reporter because I knew the s

Well, myself and Natalie decided it would be a better idea if I was the news reporter because I know the script off by heart meaning if anything needed to be recorded etc there would be no difficulties in remembering the lines of which need to be said! Equally, having looked through what we had taken and forgetting to take footage of little vital things we thought it would be best to start from scratch so we get better grades and complete our coursework to the best of our abilities!

Originally we were staying after school regarding to film so decided 'Hey, why not film you now...' and so we did, run the the Library, grab a camera and tripod and we were ready to rumbo! We decided obviously due to the natural day light disapearing so quickly and it being a trek back and forth the Mill Hill Park, especially in the snow(!) we would film on the school cricket field, and so we did.

The filming went exceptionally well, as per expected and we even had to load all footage onto a new Adobe Premier file and begun editing too! Now this was the 'biz', it looked sheak and professional and we were far more pleased with this footage. Obviously this meant that we would have to record all voice overs again, however as mentioned because I knew the whole script this wouldn't be difficult either! Now everything was really coming together and there were literally only little bits and bobs to be done, i.e. voice over, filming Mr Gilet (our vet) again and adding effects and transitions here and there ie. fade in/fade out, black and white effect, doors etc.  

Another very clever that also came to mind when decided to change the new reporter to myself was to add some interested 'Facts and Statistics' regarding our topic, Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Natalie kindly surfed the internet and came across some really good stats of which we decided to include, we also had an absoloutely amazing image I had taken to put the statistics on top off! It is a Rottweiler behind several layers of bars showing the confinement and sadness and also sad life he/she is/was living :)

We're now really happy with everything and we just need to link everything together properly and then we're done and ready to submit our first draft to our teachers! Please keep looking back to this blog and we'll show you our progression and how we actually put everything together in a professional, bold and eye catching way.

Here are some screen grabs and images from our editing of our news channel package...

 Here's a picture of myself, Kenneth and Natalie on the school fields ready to film! Obviously the school day had finished so we were very lucky to be disrupted by people or noise!

Here's a picture of using positioning the camera as to where want it. This is a very important and key thing whilst filming as we want everything to be immaculate!

And then here's a picture positioning myself! This was a very important, key and vital bit because if I wasn't in the right place then this could effect everything! Fortunately we got it right so we were happy and pleased with what we had accomplished in literally 20 minutes!

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie.

Let the editing... begin!

Hi guys,

So now we've obviously filmed all the footage required for our news channel package and all that was needed for it all to be on our Adobe Premier file and to be edited.

Once all the footage was loaded onto the Media computers the editing and deleting begun, obviously we had taken loads of footage so this was quite a long process however eventually we got it down the what we needed. We begun putting two and two together and adding in all effects needed ie. fade in/out, flashes, cut to black, filler footage etc etc etc. Everything was coming together :D BUT we completely forgot to film the "experts" :( Due to this resorted in having to use Mr Gilet, a man of many talents and looks! Be is a doctor, veterinarian or scientist! 

Once everything was complete we just had to 'Quick Time' our vox pops and send over all of our voice overs of which we had recorded on the Media Departments Mac book laptops. Everything was coming together, and there were smiles all around.

Here are some screen grabs from our editing progression...

Here is one screen grab of Natalie doing piece to camera. She is centered slightly to the left, equally you can tell by whats around we're in an open space where dogs are regularily walked.

After Natalie's piece to camera and us needing to film a professional of which we completely forgot about it goes onto official statistics. We've used a nice bold font of which is eye catching and white so stands out on the 'photo' of which once was actually footage of which we managed to freeze! Hip hip horray to technology.

After our official statistics it moves onto a voice over which talks about charity and welfare organisations of which are set up to help dogs like Staffordshire Bull Terriers. When we went to the RSPCA shelter we took filler shots of dogs jumping, barking and growling at us and then used the 'black and white' effect making you feel sad and sympathetic towards them.

Here are a few more filler shots we added into our news channel package :)

After the voice over it goes onto our Vox Pops where we find out members of the public's personal opinions on the negative names dogs like Staffordshire Bull Terriers are given such as being dangerous and vicious etc.

Last but not least it goes onto Natalie saying she is reporting back to 'RAFA News' in a professional manner giving the ending of our news channel package the real news type image.

Don't forget keep tuned and once complete we will be posting the whole new package sequence onto our blog :)

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie.

Filming Timing!

Hi guys!

So obviously you've all heard about Emma leaving us and now Natalie is going to be the news report for ours news package... the day arrived and myself and Natalie were ready to give this our best, everything was prepared; make up, costume, camera/tripod, script etc - you name it, we had it ready!

We set off to Mill Hill Park nice and early in the morning in the hope of catching some dog walkers in the act, and so we did although the dogs decided playing around with us was a lot more fun than being calm SOOO there were a few awkward "takes" whilst trying to film, however we finally managed to get everything needed and set back to school to load all the footage we had just taken onto the Media Department computers where Adobe Premier editing software was ready and waiting for us!

Once all footage was loaded and we managed to edit the majority the end of period 4 had come meaning we had to set off AGAIN to go to the RSPCA based in Potters Bar/South Mymms. It was a very interesting and funny evening trying to find the center seeming as it was approximately 30 minutes walk away which ended up being 2! However, we finally got there in one piece (surprisingly) and the filming begun. We got some excellent footage of all the poor dogs looking to be rehomed, many of which were the breed our news package was based up; Staffordshire Bull Terriers!! :D We were very lucky to have gained permission from the manager running the RSCPA shelter of which aided us to do our news package to the best of our ability using real life situations/dogs of which are looking for new homes and finding out the reasons they're actually behind bars etc.

Anyhoo, so all filming was done and we finally new where we were going, or so we though... Myself and Natalie sat on the wrong side of the road and watched our LAST bus go past and so the stress begun. We in the end had to take 5 merry buses, YES 5 and finally managed to get home after approximately 3hours or so of trying. It was hectic but well worth it so now all that is needed is the footage to be edited :)

Keep tuned and we'll take you through the processes of editing :)

 

Here's a picture we took of the camera and tripod merely waiting to be used. Prepared and fully charged!

Myself and Natalie waiting in Mill Hill Broadway making our way back to MHCHS to load the footage we had just taken onto Adobe Premier editing software!

 A picture me and Natalie took on our supposed walk to the Potters Bar RSPCA shelter! As you can see there is no ending and so it felt the same way too. A walk which should've been 30 minutes ended up being around 2 hours!

Getting lost, calling the shelter for directions and walking in the wrong direction towards the wrong road because we're extremely clever like that!

BAAAAA! We were greeted by sheep who seemed loose (no fence) down an extremely quite country lane not knowing where we're going. They gave us the 'glare' and we got slightly freaked out however hoped it was a sign of the shelter being near, haha! 

Last but not least myself and Natalie TRYING to make our way home, we sat at the bus stop for got knows how long in the freezing cold. It snowed, sleeted, hailed and rained and we were the lucky ones to stand in it! This was approximately 2 hours before getting confused and stressed as to where our bus was!!

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie.

THE DAY IS COMING :D

Hi there,

The day is finally coming around the corner, Thursday 7th of February 2013 and we're going to film our News Package!

The day is going to be jam packed however finally everything will be filmed and complete ready to be edited and produced to the best of our ability and we're really looking forward to showing you guys our final piece.

Here is how the day will run:
9:40 - 11:15 we will be going to Mill Hill Park and filming Natalie Woolnough.
11:20 - 12:20 we will be loading all the footage we have taken onto Adobe Preimer on the Media Department computers ready to be edited with the remaining footage we're going to take on the Friday's lesson.
13:20 - 16:00 we will be going to the Shenly RSPCA Shelter and will film all remaining footage needed i.e. dogs jumping up at the cages etc.

Everything else has been prepared such as voice overs, vox pops etc so we're ready to go and once all the footage has been taken we're ready to edit - yipeee!

Thanks!
Team; Kenneth - Natalie.