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[0:00-0:36] Audrey Gloss: So my name is Audrey Gloss and I’m a senior here at University of Oregon.  So I probably started playing basketball in elementary school.  I played soccer and basketball at the same time and I’ve always had more of a passion for basketball.  And, my mom put me in YMCA so I started out playing YMCA, so I was very familiar with the process and just the environment of it. And then my mom and dad put me in club ball. I started playing more competitively in elementary school and middle school and then high school came along and now in college I play intermurals. So I’ve kind of played basically my entire life and just focused on basketball.

[0:37-1:07] [Fade in natural sound of basketball practice]

Audrey Gloss: With YMCA I am a fifth grade girls volunteer coach. So twice a week we go down to pleasant hill elementary school, and I teach these girls who this is their second year playing basketball (their first year playing basketball was last year), so I’ve continued on playing with them and coaching them . I just teach them the fundamentals of basketball, I teach them sportsmanship, I teach them basically just how to play with a team and basically just how to play a sport because they’ve never played one before.

[1:07] [Fade out natural sound of basketball practice]

[1:07-1:24] Audrey Gloss: Their family life isn’t as well as what I grew up with. A lot of their parents don’t come to the games. I know that, you know, they kind of live in more of country neighborhoods.  They lives aren’t as blessed as how I grew up with,

[1:24] [Fade in natural sound of basketball practice]

[1:24-1:32] but by their families putting them in sports I feel that its really created that escape for them from their, you know, maybe their not as good home life or their rough school life.

[1:32] [Fade out natural sound of basketball practice]

[1:32 – 2:26] Audrey Gloss: So as a child and even now, my family was a huge support to me. Every single game I had they were there whether they had to drive three hours or whether they had to pay a co-fee to get into the tournament; basketball was a huge part of our life. We had team dinners every once a week, and it really got me into the way I am now. The person I am today is how basketball has made me. I was taught to never be late, never let down your team, so I’m never late to an interview, a team meeting, or anything like that, or class. I really know the aspect of a family and a team [2:09 fade in basketball game natural sound] and when I work in group projects I realize how important that bond that you have with them is really important because basketball and my team has taught me that. So there’s a lot of things I’ve learned through basketball and through the support of my family always being they’re for me that I bring those attributes with me wherever I go with whatever I do.

[2:26] [Fade out natural sound of basketball practice]

[2:27-2:51] Audrey Gloss: My favorite part about going to the practices is being able to see those girls. [2:32 -2:51 natural sound] And being able to just kinda… well it’s also an escape for me as well. I’m able to like… let go of all the problems I’m having at school, or relationship problems, and just come and hangout with these girls because they’re so excited to be there, they’re so willing to learn and just be excited to play sports.

[2:52- 3:02] When people say what do you want to be when you grow up? What are you striving for? And I’m striving for, you know, being able to be a great mother and have a family. I definitely hope my children do play sports, and I will encourage them. Absolutely.

[3:02-3:08] Credit Slide

 

 

 

 

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Dear Dad –

It’s been 15 years.

15 year since you were first diagnosed.

And it’s only been 5 years since you sat Jake and I down and told us you were sick.

10 years you hid it from us.

10 years, just so we could have a happy childhood.

You were forced to retire.

And the divorce didn’t help, while you were struggling to live a life you didn’t know how to live.

Everything changed for you. For us.

Standing up became nearly impossible.

You were no longer the athletic tough-guy I used to know.

Dad,

This has been hard on all of us.

But after retirement I actually got to know you.

You have become my best friend. My mentor.

You talk me through every day, giving me advice, and telling me your stories.

Although your stories are hard to believe – I think that’s why you’re not depressed.

You’re my greatest inspiration.

You are an inspiration to everyone you meet.

You ground me,

You make me understand what it means to have truly lived a fulfilling life.

I could wake up 63 with Parkinson’s disease and I want to have lived a wonderful life, like you dad.

You talk those who are sick with you – off the ledge.

You are incredible.

Dad,

I just want you to know that I pray you will be there to walk me down the isle,

But I know that it’s hard.

I hate that I’m not there to take care of you,

But I know that’s not what you want me to do.

I see you struggle and it breaks my heart.

That’s why I work so hard.

So you’ll never have to worry about me.

So Dad, I just want you to know,

I will always be there for you, like you have been there for me.

And – I love you.

Love,

Chloe

Proposal 1:

SUBJECT: I want to portray a story about two college students, Carley and Audrey, who are inspiring young girls to follow their dreams through coaching basketball.

THEME: The underlying theme is the power of philanthropy and how something as small as teaching a group of girls a sport and building routine can change young girls lives.

ANGLE: I plan to focus on how the two women who coach youth basketball. What has basketball done for them? What inspired them to do this? Focusing on how they are positively impacting these young girls lives.

STORY: I plan to tell this story by following their daily life routines as well as the practices and games at the YMCA.

WHAT KIND OF STORY: This is a light-hearted story of what students can do to touch the lives of others and how to reach out in your own community.

5 MAJOR SCENES:

1. Visual of interview with Carley and Audrey. How they got into basketball and what it means to them. Their usual routine and the importance of athletics. (at the rec, pictures of playing basketball as a child, their inspirations)

Why? These two characters are the main aspects of the story. To understand what they do background information is key.

2. Video of practices and natural sound of basketball shoes on court and bouncing the ball.

Why? To get the feeling of what the sport is about and what exactly coaching little girls is like.

3. Interview with one of the little girls and why basketball is positive for her.

Why? To get a first hand account of what being able to learn a sport can do for a little girl. Also will give the essence of the story and put a face on the moral values.

4. Video of games

Why? To show what all of the hard work and practice can result in.

5. Stills of low-income areas of Eugene.

Why? To show how necessary helping out in the community is and the effect it can have.

Proposal 2:

SUBJECT: I want to portray creative student who started a company called incursive media.

THEME: The underlying theme would be the challenges in working and starting a company during college. (theme is tentative)

ANGLE: To follow him through his work and life, and perhaps inspire other creative students to go forth and create something if you’re really passionate about it.

STORY: A very humble student is massively creative and allowing others to experience the world through his eyes.

WHAT KIND OF STORY: An inspiring struggle between a student, finances, and following his dreams.

5 MAJOR SCENES:

–> still need to work out with profile (if I take this route). Probably go film him creating digital pieces for his company as well as his daily life.

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Added: Saam is just your average, everyday University of Oregon senior.

:00-:06 [guys greeting each other as they walk through the door]

:06 – :12 Narrator: Every morning Saam wakes up to the same routine. He hops into a shower full of broken tiles and a leaky showerhead.

:11-:20  [shower sound]

:11-:29 [bathroom heater]

:17-:29  Narrator: Saam is not the only one paying $550 plus a month to live in a broken down house just because it’s near campus. There are a ton of other students overpaying rent just because they need to be near the university.

:30-:32 Saam’s roommate Alec explains:

:32-:38 Roomate: Yeah, the house was built in 1927 and it hasn’t really been renovated at all since then.

:39-:50 Narrator: We walk through the house and it is easy to see that there are plenty of issues with it. Firstly, there’s a large hole is the drywall in the ceiling of the living room just above where the couch sits. When I asked Saam he said:

:51-1:06 Saam: It just kind of happened, like I think some people were like fist pumping or something. And then it was already kind of messed up from before because of like the wet ceiling or something and then it just started coming down.

1:07- 1:21 Narrator: Along with the massive hole in the ceiling, there is carpeting that looks like it has been around since the 80’s and a small fridge and freezer [opening fridge & closing it sound] in the kitchen that five guys are expected to share. That’s not the only thing missing from the kitchen. The lack of garbage disposal and dishwasher make this location outdated.

1:21-1:30 [sound of washing dishes]

1:28 – 1:43  Narrator: Although modern day amenities are not necessary to have, they are amenities that should be included for the price that is being paid. So why would a group of guys want to live in a broken down house, especially instead of one of the nicer new apartment buildings?

1:44- 1:53 Saam: living in the house, I lived in the apartment my sophomore year and living in the house is just cozier in my opinion.

1:53-1:56 Narrator: And how much is it to live in an apartment building?

1:57-2:04 Saam: $750 a person or something like that, and to live here it’s around $595, so it’s way cheaper.

2:04-2:06 Narrator: There is also more room to have parties…

2:06-2:15 Saam: Yeah just in the basement, upstairs sometimes, and it’s a lot of fun and I think it makes it all worth it.

2:15 – 2:26 Narrator: As I walk through the rest of the house I watch the roommates pick up after a party they had last night in the basement. I explore down to the basement

2:22  [Door Creak]

And it’s dark and gloomy.  Trash is everywhere.

2:25-2:2:53   [throwing away trash in the basement]

2:42-3:03 Narrator: Maybe the old creaky doors and the cracked walls give this house a sense of charm, but all I see is a few guys living in a house they’re overpaying for. It may be up to preference or just what is affordable, but it seems private landlords no longer exist these days, and no matter the condition of your house or your apartment you have to pay the price to live near campus.

3:08-3:13 Narrator: This is Chloe Stoller reporting from J333 at University of Oregon.

This course has been interesting, but not at all what I expected. As a multimedia minor, all of the classes I’ve been taking have been purely using programs such as the adobe creative suite. What I really wish to get out of this class is to perfect my writing skills for all forms of media. I have gained some knowledge of this in past courses, but I still don’t feel confident about my writing. I’m an expert thinker, but I trouble conveying exactly what I want to say in the best form. I genuinely just want to be better.

Thus far this course has pushed me to take thoughtful and genuine photographs, reflect on how far I’ve come in my autobiography, as well as face adversity when it comes to working in a group. Especially working in a group. This past project was undeniably time consuming as well as frustrating when it came to being on the same page collectively as a group. I now know that if there are certain issues with a team you’re in you need to confront them and take matters into your own hands as quickly as possible. I appreciate the project critique as well because it allows me to understand exactly what worked and what didn’t and then I can go forward and change it.

What I hope to master the rest of this term is the writing, filming, and sound. I know how to film and edit video, but I’m not an expert by any means. Sound is also something I haven’t worked with since gateway, so the natural sound project is going to be very interesting. I look forward to the upcoming projects because they will push me to master those skill sets as well as facilitate the confidence to create more portfolio pieces.

Later we went into town to load up on some taffy which is a popular treat on the Oregon coast. We went to a small candy shop called BJ’s which is a staple in old town Florence, OR. It was the perfect way to end the trip.