I chose this video from Vice because it straight and the point and relies on the story rather than video technique. The footage seems real, with no special effects, which makes the people’s stories in the video more real to me. Vice’s Minority Report focuses on underrepresented people in unexpected places like this video here where we learn about what it’s like being a black bull riders in a majority white sport. I think stories like these are done best through video because the viewer doesn’t have to visualize the disparities like in a written piece, but can see it rather.
Month: February 2019
BK federal jail has no heat, electricity
http://www.nytimes.com/video/nyregion/100000006339801/brooklyn-jail-no-heat-video.html
I chose this video specifically because of it’s significance in the news right now. Also, the part where the prisoners respond to the protesters chants gave me chills as it shows that they are actually living without heat, food, or electricity. The video is also pretty short but it carries a lot of weight and alludes to some of the injustices that are commonplace in a lot of prisons today.
Oliver Astrologo
This is videographer came to my mind quickly after I heard to post a inspiring video. I came across his videos some years ago and have since followed his work. Not only this video, but most of his videos I really admire. He brings you to the countries he’s visited with his incredible camera work and his even better editing skills. I like the way he uses natural sounds of each country and culture and finds a way to incorporate it smoothly; his transitions of shots are unreal. And just having seen his progression in his videos over the years gives me hope… HA!
We Interviewed The Venezuelan Opposition Leader After Police Came To His House (HBO)
http://https://youtu.be/fYGYTYunNUI
I found this piece from vice news more interesting than inspiring. But I like most of the time how vice does there videos. It comes off as very natural. No fancy set up, nothing special mostly its wherever than can get you. Also, I like how Vice keeps the camera rolling as they take you through their Journey in finding and interviewing Juan Guaidó, the 35-year-old opposition leader of Venezuela. It gives a documentary type feel to their reporting.