AJAs 2017 Finalists
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| Slug/Label | Greywatch |
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| Date Aired or Published | January 17, 2023 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | CBC New Brunswick |
| Name of Program: | CBC New Brunswick |
| If co-produced, list partner: | N/A |
| Location: | Saint John |
| List awards, grants: | N/A |
| Running time (TV/Radio): | 2:47 |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: When I heard about seniors training to be lifeguards, I immediately saw the visual potential. This was a story where I knew I could try some innovative techniques, and showcase how impressive these individuals are. I knew I wanted to capture the physicality of the seniors, and the urgency in their training, but also the camaraderie the group has, and the pride they take in their work. The desk had originally envisioned this as a quick turnaround but I knew after speaking to these individuals that the story was so multifaceted and a proper feature would be much more watchable. My producer and I discussed giving it a bit more time to breathe and the result was a lovely human interest piece about these unsuspecting heroes and their demanding hobby. Reporter Lane Harrison was assigned to come with me to write the web story. He asked the questions of all interview subjects so I could use both hands to gather footage and use my cameras in creative ways. I wanted to make the video dynamic and immersive (literally!). I had two hours to gather all the material at the pool. I used an Insta 360 camera, as well as a Sony A7s3 shot in SLOG 3. The edit required 2 days because the 360 camera was brand new to me, and the Sony A7s3 took some time to stabilize the footage in post. The edit was done by me without a script. I knew I wanted to showcase the sights and sounds and the interview subjects were so interesting and each with their own touching story about what motivated them to train as a lifeguard. This was a rewarding story to put together for so many reasons. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: Resources: - Insta 360x3 Camera - Sony A7s3 - Avid editing platform Time: - 2 hours to gather. - 2 days to edit. |
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