Alex Weinberg post 3

We are going back this week and re shoot what we did last week. However this week we are going to light the whole warehouse so we can actually see the footage and also do an interview. I have brought the group my unique video skill son how to over take problems. For example I came up with a back up plan in case our lighting is a low quality shot.

Pictures cont. 2-23-10

PICTURES 2/23/10

post #2 Megan

Today we met with Russ. We went to go and shoot some footage of the empty shelter. The lighting was TERRIBLE. The florescent lights were the cause of this. We tried to white balance to get the light a little bit better, but nothing really helped. This is good that we went early so we know for the future. We can bring ample lights next time so we know it will look better on camera.

I spoke with Russ about meeting times, and potential people to interview. I also spoke to him about potentially thinking of what he wanted to for his personal interview, and he is going to get back to me when he figures it out.

Blake Schilling (Post #2)

So we met up again with Russ at the Operation Hope Shelter. We filmed every room there so we could figure out what lighting we would need. It turns out that all the shelter has for lighting is overhead florescent lights. There are not too many, and they are placed way high up on the ceiling of the warehouse. So as far as lighting goes the situation is horrible. We are most likely going to have to set up each shot with lights. We discussed with Russ the interviews we are going to be shooting, and how he wanted them to be perceived by the viewers. We also set the location for Russ' interview inside of his office, and are set to shoot that next time we meet up with him. Overall this trip to Operation Hope taught us a lot about what we need for next time. We are now set to shoot the first interview and start filming the inside of Operation Hope. Russ also let us know that he had a list of people for us to interview, some being families and success stories of Operation Hope. To date I have added my camera experience to the group, along with what I know from other experience like lighting, sound, editing, etc.

Julian Giron Post 2

Things are going smoothly for Team Hope. Today, Megan, Blake and I will be going to Operation Hope to shoot some shots when no one is in the shelter. This will give us some ideas on how to approach the video we are going to create. Nicole and Alex will not be joining us to do to some conflicts with schedules. From an Artist stand point i want to make sure i contribute as much as i can and give new ideas my group. Hopefully it will work out well and our video will turn our great. Since i really do not have experience shooting and creating a video, im hoping we can take an artistic approach to this video, to make it stand out from the rest. I want the video to be what Russ from Operation Hope wants it to be.

Nicole Gonzaga Post #2

Our group will be meeting with Russ this Tuesday (2/23/10). Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it to this meeting but i'm hoping to make it to the rest. The group's plan is to go to the shelter and use the DVX 100 to record and plan out some possible shots for the video. Megan also informed me that it might rain tomorrow so the group might not be able to shoot if people are inside the shelter. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens. As for any unique contributions that I've brought to the group, i'm still not exactly sure but I do have some ideas on how we can go about shooting. I'm still fairly new to video but I'm interested in shooting and working with the camera. I even checked out a DVX 100 myself so I can mess with and hopefully learn how to use it a little bit better.

Alex Weinberg post #2

This week we are going to shoot video on Tuesday. Hopefully I will get to get some shots with my Steadicam or maybe we will just conduct interviews. To date I have brought the contribution of my skills in pre production to get effective ideas for the content of the video. Hopefully we will be able to get some good footage of the facility I have some good ideas for faking a dolly shot so we will see how it turns out.

Alex Weinberg Post # 1

I was not able to attend but I heard that, today we met with Russ at the Operation Hope shelter in Vista. He drove in on his motor cycle through really small doors into the warehouse and he told us what he wants for the video. He wants to videos, one about the success stories and the other about what they do there. We can combine the 2 videos to make one five minute video. He also said that he does not want to say that the organization needs money, but just to show what they do. I liked the lime green carpet and the playroom in the center of the place. Every where no one was there because no one can be there until 4:00.

pictures of the Shelter

Pictures of the Shelter

Pictures of the Shelter

Pictures of the Shelter

Nicole Gonzaga Post #1

Last week in class we learned about the different camera angles. We went off into our production groups and tested them out on the DVX 100. We also worked with the lav microphone and asked each other questions. Today we met up with Russ Blackwoood from Operation Hope. Our group arrived at 12:00 and Russ arrived at 12:30 on his motorcycle. While we were waiting, two ladies working there were nice enough to answers some of our questions and give us a tour around the place. They showed us one of the biggest rooms which can hold about four people. They also have only one bathroom for 50 people and only 2 washers and dryers. The atmosphere of the whole place was really nice. It's so welcoming and comfortable I just want to go in there and hang out. What was also really neat were the bright colors. The bright lime green carpet and the different colors of the playground really stood out. I can imagine filming success stories in that place. When Russ finally arrived we asked him questions about what he wanted out of the video. He said the main thing he wants out of the video is to make people smile and feel good. He also mentioned that it would be nice to interview a group of kids talking about how Operation Hope helped them and their parents. Overall, i'm excited to work with Operation Hope. I think we can produce something great for them.

Julian Giron's Post 2/16

Today we went to the Operation Hope shelter and it was more than welcoming. As I walked in I immediately felt that this was a place that really helped people. Russ was not kidding when he said he had lime green carpet. The whole shelter resembled a big house with different sections. They had a spot that they called "The Play Station" where all of the kids hang out and play video games or watch movies, they also had a section where the adults can watch movies. Throughout the shelter they had various "cubicles" or spaces where the residence live. They had a section for big families and on the other side is where single moms and their kids sleep. Lisa who worked there gave us a tour of the whole shelter. Russ was running a little late but when he came he rode his harley motorcycle inside and parked in the kitchen. While we were there we talked about what we wanted the video to be like. We bounced around ideas and figured out what we are going to make our video about. He wants one for the website and also wants another longer video to show to various organizations. I took pictures using Megan's camera(the pictures will be shown on a separate blog). They have 2 washers and 2 driers, 2 refrigerators , 4 computers, and 2 tvs. We talked a lot about what we wanted in the video and we plan to shoot very soon.

I am looking forward to shoot this video and to use the skills i learned when we were using all of the equipment.

Megan Nelms Post #1

Today we met with Russ at the Operation Hope shelter.  We loved the facility.  There is lime green carpet, a playground, lots of couches.  It is much more welcoming than I would have expected.  We were hoping to meet with Russ earlier than today, but it was hard because he wasn't able to meet us over the weekend.  

Overall, it was a successful meeting because we got some photographs (we will post them in a separate post).  We talked about doing 3 videos.  We will do two short 2 minute videos to stream on the website, and a longer video that he can show at presentations with a projector.  One of the short videos will include an overview of the facility and what they are all about.  The other will be an interview with a family or some kids that showcase a success story from the shelter.  The longer video will be a combination of both.  His aim for the video is to show people that they are doing a good thing for the community with the assumption that funds will follow.  

Our next step is to talk with the group and figure out when we can go back to film while the shelter is empty.  Monday-Friday before 4pm is when we are able to do this.

Blake Schilling blog #1

We met with Russ today at the Operation Hope center in Vista, Ca. After walking around the outside of the center, two of the volunteers let us in and gave us a tour of their facility. We were shown the main living room and living quarters, as well as the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. We found out what direction Russ wanted the Operation Hope video to take, and the content to be filmed.

Currently we are waiting on Russ to contact us with the first interview times and date. We are interviewing a family that has benefited from Operation Hope and their facility.