Check out
these three videos about the same subject: a soccer freestylist. Two were
produced for the web (ESPN), and one was produced for a local TV station.
My
favorite version of the story was definitely web #2. The main reason being
was the overall quality and it really informs the viewer on the subjects’
storyline. For example, I really enjoyed how Cowies parents were in the
picture during this version. Their interview makes it clear that
they're on their daughters’ side and are really supportive of her
goals.
All 3
videos contain B-roll of the character juggling or "free
styling", and of course Indie Cowie herself. Seems like she
gives good answers to the camera on all three interviews, and all producers
made her love for soccer clear. The only difference that's visible from my
eyes is the shot variety. The ESPN version contains a GoPro camera angle and
I believe that's what makes this version of the story unique. The New York
Times version (Web #2), incorporates a longer storyline and what
Indies free time entails. The TV form gives a summary of where
soccer free styling has taken Indie Cowie. All of which
have different angles while going on about the featured story.
After
watching the three versions of this story, I noticed the gap between TV
and Web stories. It seems as if web stories contain a higher HD quality, better
shots, and an overall better storyline. Most of the stories being
shown on TV aren't as long and are expected to be aired in the next
few hours. This leads to the creator rushing through the story not thinking
about the quality of the all around product. I'm basically saying that Web
versions of stories are a lot better than TV versions because of the
amounts of time issued.
I
really enjoyed the 6 shot system that was integrated in these video
stories. I saw both close up shots, two medium shots, and a great deal of wide
shots. I think it'd be really cool to put all 6 shots into a
video story of my own. I have only put an average of 4-5 of these shots in my
work and that's just because of the time crunch I'm always under. If
I could put all 6 of these shots in my next package, then my next story would
be considered "textbook" quality.
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