Reflection on 2011 Celebrations @ SST ( Mavis Cheng)

I felt that it was a new experience for me to be exposed to a event and take pictures. I was quite nervous before the ceremony as I was worried that my photos might not be up to the standard. The audience responses were hard to catch and I was rather lost in rushing to and fro hoping to capture their expressions. I felt that the image of the audiences applauding was the most challenging thing to me during the whole process.

The whole process of the ceremony was quite organized . I think I could have improved on planning on what I should capture and what are the aspects to take note of before the event. I would have to adjust the shutter speed before the start of the event so that my photographs would not appear to be blur.

Reflection for Celebration@SST_Genevieve Foo

Watching from the steps at the back of the hall, I could see the photographers and videographers at work. They did whatever they could to capture every single moment of the event. The photographers seem to be moving non-stop throughout the entire process. I did not notice much as I was too busy watching the performances and clapping for my friends who went up on stage to get a prize for their achievements. I noticed that the photographers and videographers had to stand throughout the whole thing. I would like to try and do something for an event. If I am a spectator again, I would try and notice more things about the things and processes the Media Club do.

Reflection for Celebrations@SST_ Justin Lim

During the filming for Celebrations@SST I felt that it was extremely tiring. Standing for 2 and a half hours to film the process though fun had hurt my legs. I had learnt that different filming styles can be used for different parts of the event, for example I do not have to keep holding the camera when there is a speech being given as there is no active movement from the speaker. I also learnt that I have to be very alert during events like these, as at one point I missed the GOH coming into the hall due to the unexpected circumstance that he would be late and the que that the emcees would give would also be late.

I felt relieved to have a senior, Hardy, next to me as he gave me some advice about filming and told me to anticipate certain events so I can get a clearer shot of it. 

I felt that i could have done better in terms of filming and the setting up of the video camera. I had some problems with the panning around and thus it caused the video camera to shake. I also should not have zoomed in and out constantly just to get a perfect shot as in the film it can be seen that I am zooming in and out. 

My Introduction video( Mavis)

This is my link to my introduction video . Thank you.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=188424714529293

Mavis Cheng

My reflections of journalism lesson on 28/2/11(Mavis)

I have picked up a great knowledge about the organisation of a event I have also understand more about the details of this topic. When I realised that there are so much to reporting a event , I was simply awed by how it looks so simple in the article we see in a book.We discussed and recognised  the elements in a article of a event of what people would be interest in and want to read about it. I see the importance of knowing what will interest your readers and the procedure of planning out the report on a certain article.I also learnt  how the photographer should be prepared to shoot a event by familiarise  themselves with the sequence of the event and knowing what to shoot beforehand . The photographer , videographer and journalists worked  together closely to produce the report of a article was another thing I have learnt. I believe that these information will be very useful to me.

Reflection-28th Feb

I know what is needed to be prepared when doing video of an event. Examples are having to prepare questions to be asked to the interviewee,angles of how to shoot the video.I know what is needed to include when doing journalism and we also need to give time for the interviewee to be questioned and not to give them the questions suddenly and ask them for the answers right away.As well as the requirements of doing photography,videography and journalism for school events.I hope that next time,i will be able to help too!

Loynes Poh Self introduction

Hi,I am Loynes this is a short clip about me.