Hardly working to hard working

The Beginning I remember only three years ago I was sitting at home writing my application to join the e-Communication 21st Century program. This year has been the year that I have learned most.Mainly because I have been so busy with projects put on my hands. I have grown not only in learning ways to edit and the six shot system but also how to be professional and have projects due on a certain date.
Ways I have grown this year:

1.) I have grown this semester by me trying to use the six shot system more consistently in my projects, but also by sequencing them. I did a project with my friend Sean McPartland, and we went to go get B-roll. We agreed that I would do the B-roll and interview set-up if he edits, and I would say that by far it is the best work I have done.

2.) I have also tried working on my writing skills. I have grown so comfortable to writing articles that in my English class sometimes I catch myself writing in a article/blog kind of way. I have actually looked at my old post to my post now, and I have seen real improvement, not only in my word choice, but how it is more attention grabbing and professional. I feel that I have really improved in my writing, of course their is still more to learn for better writing but I have made big leaps to better article/blog writing. 

3.) Some videos I have edited this year have been some of my better projects. I incorporate the six shot system with the sports I cover. You can never have to much B-roll. You can always use more of it. Volleyball was my fall sport and I filmed one of their games and it was a good experience because for me to get the best shots I had to move around to multiple places.

Goals for the coming year:
1.) I want to improve on my editing. I feel you can always improve on editing, and the more stuff you know to do the better because then the better your video/package will look.

2.) Pre-planning my video projects, and make sure that it flows into a good story.

Final Thoughts
I have been in e-Comm since freshmen year and each year I like it more. I hope to continue my hard work. I'm glad I have met the people in here, because we all get along and it is always good to end my day in S.I.D.

Documentary: Tony Wagner

Documentary Proposal

A proposal is a thorough explanation of your project. It is created in the pre-production phase to persuade funders, distributors and others to support the project.

1.     Working title: Unexpected Path

2.     Producers: Luis Ruiz & Sean McPartland

3.     Controlling idea: This documentary is about a young adult who was all of a sudden and unexpectedly a person who’s father passed away and was running his business and also trying to keep his life on track. In the academy to become a firefighter, and he is striving so far.

My documentary is about Tony who has had somewhat of a hard life from being a football player at ONW/ON to his dad passing away this past summer to now inspiring him to be a firefighter. The main conflict is between passing of his father to him wanting and becoming a firefighter. Ultimately, I want the audience to feel that someone who has had somewhat a rough life can turn their life around and become something through the struggles and to understand that you can get through struggles in your life.

4.     Main characters: Write a paragraph about EACH of your main characters. For each, include:

a.     Who (name, relationship to others in the film) Tony Wagner

b.     Where (Where does this person fit in the scheme of things?) Kansas

c.     What (What is the character’s role? What makes the character interesting?) He is the protagonist who is trying to overcome barriers in his life. He is an everyday young adult, going through struggles what most people don’t go through.

5.     Conflict: What is at issue in the film? Passing the academy, keeping his life balanced

a.     Who wants what of whom?

b.    How will one force meet with the other? (Climax) By him passing the academy and starting adulthood.

6.    Resolution: Write about how you imagine your film will end and what you would like the ending to accomplish for the audience. Him graduating and the beginning of his life after completing the academy.

Article Review

Technology is increasing everyday and each year a new form of it is created and used. A couple decades ago you could not watch TV through the night. They had their start and stop time. Now you can stop, record, and rewind any kind of show or movie not only on TV but your computer and game console. Storytellers are not only trying to reach out to their customers through TV but mobile devices, computers, consoles, etc.

The author is arguing the effects of Digital Innovation and the future of storytelling. Storytelling is now seen on many other things other than just TV. This is proven when they sit down with Kevin Spacey and interview him about the same topic. Story telling is being transformed. They use a lot of sources to back up their opinion. They give us a concise argument. One of the only problems is that they do not show the other side. The authors conclusion is saying the companies that build close relationships with their customers are the ones who are most successful.

The argument does support his main points with the evidence used. The evidence is pretty convincing considering it is clear and has the support to back it up and make it valid. If new technology is coming out it will set me back a little because I will need to learn how to work with the new technology. This article did not catch my attention it is good to read but I was not interested by it.

I think this affects more convergence students because their work is more related to HBO, Netflix and CBS broadcasting, than to us SID students.

http://www.wired.com/2014/10/digital-innovation-golden-age/

How To Set Up A Proper Interview

If you want to look like a professional when doing an interview you should probably read these tips.

1.) Know your interviewee before the interview schedule a time to meet up and get more comfortable with them. So during the interview it is easier to ask the questions. 

2.) When editing the video leave out your voice and have the interviewee restate the question. It is informal for you to have your voice in the video.

3.) Do research on the subject of the interview and do research on the person you're interviewing. Because you do not want to go into the interview not knowing anything. Because maybe during the interview you come up with new questions to ask.

4.) Prepare your set ahead of time so your interviewee is not waiting. Have correct lighting and OTS shot of interview.

5.) It is okay to deviate from your questions and ask questions that you thought of. Have questions already made so you don't go in winging the whole interview.

That is how to be a professional when doing a interview. Hope these helped you. Practice makes perfect and be confident in what you of. It will take you a long way.

Olathe Northwest Girls Volleyball 10-24-14

This is all my work and I did all the editing, b-roll, voiceovers, etc. Overall I think it was a good package. I would not say its my best work, but as the year progresses I will improve on packages like these.

ONW A&E Electrathon

 I worked on this package with my friend Sean McPartland. I was the one asking the questions in the interview, and I also got the B-roll for the shots. I think this is one of my best work I have done here in the e-Communications program.

ONW Now: Gameday Sept 17th, 2014

This was my first Gameday Northwest. I was very nervous, but after this I feel a lot more comfortable. What I can improve on is my flow of my voice when I am talking and be a little more relaxed. Overall I thought I did well for it being my first time hosting. I will be hosting continuously throughout the year.

ONW Now: Gameday Sept 24th, 2014

I was apart of the Olathe Northwest Gameday show. I think I could have acted more relaxed and a little less tense. Overall I thought I did pretty well. Another thing I could improve on is the flow of when I am talking, maybe less stutters. I hope to be more comfortable in later shows I am hosting.

Preseason Prospectus: ONW Volleyball

Head Coach Barry Lenth list of achievements:

• ONW Record: 60-29
• 2013 Sub-State Champions
• 2013 4th place finish at State Tournament (best finish in school history)

Last year’s record: 33-12

Key Match ups:

•  2013 6A State Champions Olathe East
• 2013 5A State Champions and National Champions St. James Academy
• 2013 5Astate Runner-up St.Thomas Aquinas
• 2013 4A state Runner-up Louisburg
• 2013 5A State Qualifier Mill Valley

Key Players:

• 2013 All-State Outside Hitter-Maddie Schneider (SR)--Led the state in kills in 2013
• 2013 All-State Setter- Tess Reid (JR)-- Led the state in Aces/Game in 2013

Seniors:

• Haley Plaas- Setter
• Lauren Gay- Defensive Specialist
• Maddie Schneide- Outside Hitter
• Madi Denton-Middle Blocker

Key Newcomers:

• Dani Gentler
• Jaiden Chase
• Piper Coen,
• Taylor Kuper

Quotes from the coach: “We are looking forward to this season. We have a really strong squad this year, I think we can go all the way.”

“I have been fortunate to coach several very talented teams as a club coach. This team reminds me of some of those teams because there are so many competitive kids on this team our practices get pretty intense. This is the most talented team I have had at Olathe Northwest. Whether or not they are successful this season is up to them. We have high standards this year.”

Coach's Bio: Barry Lenth

ONW Head volleyball coach Barry Lenth is looking to go all the way this year. Heading into his 3^rd season, he is hoping that the 3^rd time is the charm. Each year they inch closer and closer to reaching the state final. Last season Coach Lenth led his varsity volleyball team all the way to the sub-state championship. Winning the championship, and going into state. Only to finish in 4^th (Best Finish in School history). Coach Lenth has not only head coached the ONW volleyball team, but he was also a Club head volleyball coach. He led his old volleyball club team to 5^th place at the USAV Jr. National Championships. Coach Lenth’s overall record as the ONW Volleyball head coach is an amazing 60-29. Coach Lenth’s winning percentage as head coach is .517. Lenth’s varsity volleyball team had a 33-12 final record. Capping off a successful season. Coach Lenth only looks to make that better than what it already is.

"I have a great group of girls this year. We will be successful if we play as a unit. We control whether or not we want to be good or not." Said Lenth.

"Best team of girls I have ever had at ONW. They remind me of the club teams I had." Said Lenth.

Player Profile: Jaiden Chase

Finding a freshman playing 6A Varsity sports isn't very likely in the Sunflower League. The Olathe Northwest volleyball team, however, has a standout freshman who makes a big impact on the court.

Jaiden Chase is the starting lIbero for the Ravens, and has been playing that position since first grade. Her first start came against nationally-ranked St. James Academy in the season opener.

"It was nerve wracking because we were playing Saint James and they're number one in the nation, but it was a great experience."

Chase has high hopes for the season as she wants to win the state title, and thinks they can with the leadership of Tess Reid and Maddie Schneider.

"Tess (Reid) and Maddie (Schneider) are the leaders and they work hard and know what they're doing, so if we follow behind their leadership I think we have a great shot."

Chase believes they can accomplish their goals if they come together as a team and fix the mental mistakes.

"With the great group of girls I play with, we can accomplish anything and I know we will have a successful season this year."

ONW vs. OE Volleyball Preview

One of the most anticipated games of the season is today for the Girls'  Volleyball  team as they face off against Olathe East. Last year the Lady Ravens suffered a close defeat to Olathe East, Losing by only a couple of points.

"Tomorrow's game is not the biggest game, I would say St. James was the biggest game for us. But definitely the most exciting game and intense game we will all season just because they are our biggest results." Said Megan Kuper.

"It is going to be a very close game, because we both have great coaches and players. It will be a great game. Really good talent to compete with." Said Kuper.

"We don't have any new tactics we will be doing for the game. We are just going to play the way we usually do." Said Kuper

The Lady Ravens are not backing down or intimated by playing Olathe East, if anything they are going to play harder and come out strong.

Maddie Schneider is most excited for the game, so the Ravens volleyball team can get revenge from last years defeat.

"I think we have a really good chance this year of beating them out, because we are stronger and better this year. I'm really excited for the game. Last year each time we faced them we lost by only a couple points. So this year we will turn that around and finish the job." Said Schneider.

The Lady Ravens volleyball team is determined to beat Olathe East this season. They are confident this is the year they will win.

Q&A With Tyanna Omazic: Varsity Volleyball

Tyanna Omazic is a sophomore here at Olathe Northwest, and she is on the varsity volleyball team, and has been since freshmen year. She has been playing competitive volleyball for almost 4 years and seems to be a natural at the sport. Tyanna has the same goal as the rest of the team does, make it to state and look to bring home some silverware. She continues to work hard and try to improve so she can help her team achieve their goal.

Q: What inspired you to play volleyball?

A: I started watching it one day and I was interested in it. So I said I would try it, and I have been playing since.

Q: What position do you play in volleyball and what is your job?

A: My position is that I play in the middle and I am a hitter and a blocker.

Q: Who is your biggest role model on the team?

A: On the court my biggest role model is probably Maddie Schneider.

Q: Why is she your biggest role model?

A: On the court she is just a natural leader and helps everybody on the team so we can get better.

Q: What is your greatest volleyball story?

A: Getting a trophy for the MVP a year ago, it really boosted my confidence for myself.

Q: What advice do you give to incoming freshmen and future players?

A: The advice I give them is that you just need to play your best and work hard everyday and you will achieve your goals you have set for yourself.

Q: What did it feel like playing varsity last year as a freshmen?

A: I was scared at first and nervous, because I thought I wasn't good enough. As the year went on though I gained more confidence and really was not scared.

Q: Were you intimidated by the upperclassmen?

A: In the beginning I was because I thought if I made a mistake they would judge me and get mad at me. But then I soon realized that they are not like that at all and that they help you.

Q: What are your goals for the rest of the season?

A: My goal is t0 have the most blocks by the end of the season, and to help my team to state.

Jake Taylor Interview

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