In the broadcasting world, good feature storytelling captures the human interest. Sometimes television reporters are so busy trying to get the “hard news,” that they miss out on the opportunities for captivating stories that are right in front of them. I attempted to break this routine by taking on the role of a one-man-band feature videographer and reporter to learn more about the interesting historical stories of Lawrence County.
For my senior capstone project at Westminster College in fall 2008, I created a 12-minute documentary, entitled Lawrence County, PA - A Community Rooted in History. This film takes a glimpse at Lawrence County's deep historical roots throughout the years: from when the Native Americans roamed the land, to the official founding of Lawrence County, to the area's involvement in the Civil War and Underground Railroad, to the industrial movement, and beyond.
I truly believe that documentaries have redefined the art of storytelling, and history can come to life through the visual medium of film. Enjoy! Feel free to post any comments!
For my senior capstone project at Westminster College in fall 2008, I created a 12-minute documentary, entitled Lawrence County, PA - A Community Rooted in History. This film takes a glimpse at Lawrence County's deep historical roots throughout the years: from when the Native Americans roamed the land, to the official founding of Lawrence County, to the area's involvement in the Civil War and Underground Railroad, to the industrial movement, and beyond.
I truly believe that documentaries have redefined the art of storytelling, and history can come to life through the visual medium of film. Enjoy! Feel free to post any comments!
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