by Alex and Zach
From week to week here at Hoosiers Debate Healthcare we will post remarks from different members of the team. From now on these we will be called "Video Sh'peels." They will cover really any topic the Sh'peeler wants. Therefore, these are one take opportunities for us to proclaim what we will.
This first Sh'peel comes from Rob Kranc. He is a Senior Telecommunications major from St. John, Indiana. Moreover, Rob is going to like us, he has his own radio show. If you are not doing anything on Thursday's at 9.30, you should tune into WCRD (93.1 FM or stream it live at wcrd.net) and listen to Classic Rock Hour with Rob Kranc. Without further ado...Mr. Kranc!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Samantha's Reaction
by Samantha
After the first two weeks of being exposed to all this wonderful "interdisciplinary learning," I started to see the effect it was having on my everyday life. I have experienced throughout my college career that everything you learn enhances the way you view things. Enhances could mean realizing value in something you once overlooked or simply asking more questions when discussing a topic. To become educated is to demand more.
Now I'll get off of my soapbox about education and how your mind expands, and get down to what I'm really talking about -- telecommunications. Because I have heard so many new words in the past few weeks, Google definitions has been my new best friend. For example -- define: jib.
In cinematography, a jib is a boom device with a camera on one end, and a counterweight and camera controls on the other. It operates like a see-saw, but with the balance point located close to the counterweight, so that the camera, so that the camera end of the arm can move through an extended arc...
But then there are times when Google definitions is no help. Like learning what the importance of a truck is when shooting a television show. (I'm still not sure I totally understand the concept). This exposure to a new school of thought has damaged my ability to enjoy movies. I suppose that I used to subscribe to the philosophy of ignorance-is-bliss when I can watch a movie and not worry about all the technical things. Now I think, why didn't they bring in more lights to reduce the shadow on the actor's face? I'm sure that the folks who live and breathe TCOM will tell you that this makes your movie watching experience more enjoyable because now I can identify better quality movies. However, I think it's going to take some getting used to.
The first time I saw all the lights set up in the living room for Khatib's interview, I was amazed. The behind-the-scenes work that has to be done is unimaginable, and that's only if things go smoothly. We are lucky enough to be allowed to study in the Kitselman Mansion, but sometimes the old wiring cannot withstand the demand of necessary TCOM equipment.
So, in short, this is my ode to a new school of thought and interdisciplinary learning. I have to admit, it is a fun environment to experience this because I don't have to read a book about it my freshman year and then wait until my junior year to have a hands-on experience. It's all happening this semester, whether we are ready for it or not.
After the first two weeks of being exposed to all this wonderful "interdisciplinary learning," I started to see the effect it was having on my everyday life. I have experienced throughout my college career that everything you learn enhances the way you view things. Enhances could mean realizing value in something you once overlooked or simply asking more questions when discussing a topic. To become educated is to demand more.
Now I'll get off of my soapbox about education and how your mind expands, and get down to what I'm really talking about -- telecommunications. Because I have heard so many new words in the past few weeks, Google definitions has been my new best friend. For example -- define: jib.
In cinematography, a jib is a boom device with a camera on one end, and a counterweight and camera controls on the other. It operates like a see-saw, but with the balance point located close to the counterweight, so that the camera, so that the camera end of the arm can move through an extended arc...
But then there are times when Google definitions is no help. Like learning what the importance of a truck is when shooting a television show. (I'm still not sure I totally understand the concept). This exposure to a new school of thought has damaged my ability to enjoy movies. I suppose that I used to subscribe to the philosophy of ignorance-is-bliss when I can watch a movie and not worry about all the technical things. Now I think, why didn't they bring in more lights to reduce the shadow on the actor's face? I'm sure that the folks who live and breathe TCOM will tell you that this makes your movie watching experience more enjoyable because now I can identify better quality movies. However, I think it's going to take some getting used to.
The first time I saw all the lights set up in the living room for Khatib's interview, I was amazed. The behind-the-scenes work that has to be done is unimaginable, and that's only if things go smoothly. We are lucky enough to be allowed to study in the Kitselman Mansion, but sometimes the old wiring cannot withstand the demand of necessary TCOM equipment.
So, in short, this is my ode to a new school of thought and interdisciplinary learning. I have to admit, it is a fun environment to experience this because I don't have to read a book about it my freshman year and then wait until my junior year to have a hands-on experience. It's all happening this semester, whether we are ready for it or not.
Jordan's Reaction
by Jordan
I really wanted to get out in the field and start shooting this week, but we did have at least one interview and granted it was in the house. But still we got something on tape! It seems that all we have done up until now is just talk about doing things. And we had a few problems and bumps in the road, but overall it was a good experience. I hope to have it edited together by next week to show people the fruits of their labor so someone other than just the production students can look at it, seeing that we are actually doing something. That is what I love about what I do -- to be able to take these tools and make something out of them.
I am really excited as we go forward. I think that we have a good team of people here. We have some kinks to work out in the process, but I am sure with all the highly motivated, highly skilled people I have around, we will do well.
I really wanted to get out in the field and start shooting this week, but we did have at least one interview and granted it was in the house. But still we got something on tape! It seems that all we have done up until now is just talk about doing things. And we had a few problems and bumps in the road, but overall it was a good experience. I hope to have it edited together by next week to show people the fruits of their labor so someone other than just the production students can look at it, seeing that we are actually doing something. That is what I love about what I do -- to be able to take these tools and make something out of them.
I am really excited as we go forward. I think that we have a good team of people here. We have some kinks to work out in the process, but I am sure with all the highly motivated, highly skilled people I have around, we will do well.
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