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I found it interesting when he said his friend wanted to be a storyteller but couldn’t because he wasn’t good at writing. He used something he said as his focus statement and the photojournalist didn’t even realize what he had said. I also found it interesting that he said to write down good soundbites. It seems like if it didn’t work for the story you were giving it wouldn’t work for another on a completely different topic but apparently it does help a lot so it’s a good idea.

This story uses the pictures he talked about in the book by showing sequences of him being with people in the town he worked in to show his relations. Also the soundbites weren’t too long and gave the information needed to understand the story and have it stick in your memory. There was also a lot of natural sound. It makes it feel like the viewer is more surrounded by the story and can help understand it. There was also a bit of silence in spots with different shots of water or him driving or wherever they may be.

2. What is the name of the story, and on what date did it first air?
minnesota police chief lights up social media. may 5 2013
3. List and describe four instances of natural sound. 
When they use the walkie talkies at the beginning. The people laugh when they're playing cards and he's talking to them. you can hear the keys of his keyboard when he's typing on his facebook. lastly you can hear the rain hitting the ground.
4. List and describe (including the type and what they are showing) four camera shots that you find interesting.
the shot of the police car turning the corner at the beginning. the close up of the homeless man that lived with him for a while. the medium shot of him pulling up by the two women walking. the close up of the cards when they're playing their game.
5. Write a possible focus statement for the story (strong verbs; no “-ing” words)
Kenyon chief of police one with community.
6. How does this story utilize Dotson’s “Building Blocks” (from Page 68)? Discuss a few of them, please. (100 words)