1st Place, Personality Profile Feature
2021-22, Division 2, Video Journalism
By Dominic Pirrone, Ethan Knuth & Myles Broach
The Edge
Lapeer County Education & Technical Center
VJ-04. Personality Profile Feature
These stories should capture the life, interests, experiences or accomplishments of a specific person. They should not be simply a biography, but have a focus on an important aspect of the person. Profiles of a single student-athlete may be submitted in this category. These stories may include interviews, sound bites, voice-overs, dramatizations, graphics, b-roll and stand-ups. Lower thirds are important for identification.
Judging Criteria
WRITING
- Is the writing clear, concise and conversational? Does the reporter use active voice and present tense? Does the script complement the visuals?
AUDIO
- Is it clear? Is there any audio distortion? Was the appropriate mic used? Is the mic properly placed? Is there a “popping” sound from the reporter? Does the audio fit the action/pace of the video? Is the volume consistent?
VIDEO
- Is there obvious use of a tripod or is the video shaky? If no tripod was used, was it appropriate to shoot handheld? Is the color consistent? Have the shots been white-balanced? Are there different angles for a variety of shots? Are the shots framed well without cutting out important information? Do the shots have good lighting? Do shots “cross the line/axis”?
EDITING
- Is there an overuse of transitions? Does the piece have a good pace & flow? Are there any errors in continuity and/or screen direction? Are there any lagging lulls and/or jump cuts? Are any of your shots/scenes unnecessary?
GRAPHICS/CG (if any)
- Is the text a good size, good color, and within the safe title area? Does the text appear long enough for the audience to read? Does the graphic(s) have any spelling/grammar errors? Are graphics/chromakeys clean?