abbylublin's blog

November 10, 2010

Hey, this is Kayleara coming at you with the blog today! Yesterday we had lots of fun learning about the studio interview set-up. Andrew taught us how to set up the lighting, the different mics (lavalier and shotgun), the XLR cables, and we each took turns on the camera filming and being interviewed in the hot seat. We learned about the white balance on the camera and when and how to use it. We also decorated our background with markers, ribbons, and polka-dotted elephants! We had an awesome time!

Our reflections from today's workshop:

Antonio and Chelsea under the Hoosick St. bridge in the rain.

Hey, this is Antonio and Chelsea.  We just wanted to update you on what we have been up to here at the Sanc. This week we made web reflections on our feelings and outlooks of North Central Troy. The group brain-stormed on all the different aspects of the neighborhood we face everyday.

It made us look at the different things from eachother's point of view. Here are some themes we discovered in our communities:

Violence:gangs,drugs,disrespect.

Kinship: community,nieghbors,friends,family,church,school. P

ositive stories-sports, after school activities, The Sanctuary, Pastor Willie.

Police brutality: abuse authority, no consequences, dont take care of whats important, over react. Segregation:class,color,neighborhoods,hoosick,way of life,transportation,individual.

Teen pregnancy:sexual ads,no parental advice,peer pressure,at home issues,trying fit in,under the influence.

Getting hassled:being followed,being questioned,sexism,younger women being targeted,powerless.