- Watch it twice--this aligns with what is outlined in the Common Core about reading closely (read, read again, read again.) This makes a lot of sense Captain Obvious! Watching or reading more than once allows you to notice the structure of the piece.
- Pictures should be focused, well-lit and well-composed. Avoid visual clutter!
- Change images at the right time to support your story! No image before the narrative or folks may get confused.
- Use camera angles to manipulate the story and therefor the viewer.
- Audio matters. Audio must be audible (C.O.) and well-mixed
- Have students listen to themselves to improve pacing and inflection
- Use music to manipulate emotions and let the music drive the story
- Don't be transition happy--be transition effective.
- Pay close attention to story structure and pacing (C.O.)!!!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Chapter 14
Media Grammar for Teachers, an important topic that could have been covered much more succinctly... nevertheless, perhaps the most important point was right at the beginning of the chapter--the way for students to be media literate is to be media creators. Ohler makes the case for students as media persuaders. I wish I would have read chapter 14 first. I see now that I have many "bumps" in my videos. Ohler then goes in to his "Captain Obvious" (C.O.) mode and becomes rather repetitvie as he lays out the following rules:
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It seems we have similar thoughts about this chapter needing to come earlier in the book. I do like you captain obvious comments. I'm still sorting out who the intended audience of this book is since part 3 feels like an afterward, but is probably the most essential information for the average teacher with little experience in media production.
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ReplyDeleteI know he says audio matter and is King, but I also know he says be sure to tell the story. So if one has less than ideal audio or video, (I have video that is far away), perhaps one figures out how to use the bits that tell the story and how to support those bits...?
Perhaps we could use your blog for the short version of Ohler's book? Nice list of the most important stuff.
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I agree that some of his comments were pretty obvious but you have to include a chapter on how to look at digital stories. I get how he thinks audio is King...but can't you tell a story with no talking and get your point across. WALL-E had no speaking for the first 45 mins and what about Charlie Chaplin. I think sometimes narration doesn't let the viewer think for themselves. And other times its imperative.
ReplyDeleteI love how you pointed out that in order for students to become media literate is to become media creator. This statement is so true. Just look back on the journey that we have all taken in regards to creating media. I think that after this class and creating our own media projects we will be better able to teach our students and give them valuable critique.
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