Describe an idea for a short, journalistic video that includes the message or point-of-view you want to get across. Then write a shot sheet, which lists the types of shots you want to record. This list should include whether a shot is a long shot, medium shot or close-up and the subject of each shot. The shots do not have to be in the order of the final video.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

The video ideas and shot sheets will vary. A sample answer follows. The video is about Native Americans trying to protect sacred land from being developed. The video will present both sides, the Native Americans and the developers, but it will be slanted in favor of the Native Americans.
Shot list:
Long shot: beautiful area where the Native Americans live
Long shot: area that is considered sacred to Native Americans
Long shot: village where many of the Native Americans live
Long shot: building where the developers have their business
Medium shot: Native American doing traditional rituals
Medium shot: Native Americans at a meeting hall discussing the problem
Medium shot: Native American family sitting around the dinner table
Medium shot: the head of the development agency talking to employees
Medium shot: Native Americans talking with a developer
Close-up: Native American weaving a basket
Close-up: Wildlife like deer and rabbits in the Native American area
Close-up: head shots of Native Americans being interviewed
Close-up: head shots of developers being interviewed