10th episode Machachari

The programe stars with graphics which introduces the children dancing. In most cases a medium shot is used to introduce the actors of the programe. It all commences with a longshot showing Baha, Govi and their sister Stella planning on how to visit Almasi and his siter Joy. A panning is performed from left to right showing Baha and siblings walking in the slums. The next scene opens with joy’s house being zoomed in to an extreme close up. All these camera movements are performed to bring a certain effect. Some like extreme close-up are used to show or reveal the details to the viewer. Another scene opens with a long shot where Almasi, Joy and their maid speak about moving out of the house. From far Baha and Govi can be seen coming towards Almasi’s house (long shot) while on the other side Almasi is given a close up staring. He is zoomed in to extreme close-up and one can tell that for sure he is not pleased on seeing Baha and his brother pay them a visit. This kind of a shot is used to show the emotions that Almasi is filled with. Finally, Baha gets Almasi and he convinces him to leave home with the bike which they want to ride. A tilt shot is performed from the sky to the ground showing Baha holding a bike in the garage from where they want it repaired. A tilt shot is used to create an impression of the activity that is taking place. Before long, Almasi’s father arrives in the garage for a car wash and they take this chance to escape ( a panning is performed from right to left and shows them move while covering themselves with a carpet. At last, Almasi manage to get home before his dad (longshot) walking to the house and finally enters and sleeps on the sofa set (long shot). He is zoomed in to extreme close-up as his dad enters the house and asks what’s wrong with him but he hesitates to answer. The programe ends with nice instrumental music as the names of the credits run up the screen.

Again watching this programe has been wonderful despite the fact that it has consumed a lot of my time. The camera movements were interesting and gave it a nice touch which left me wanting some more. About the sound and sound effects I think the people involved did a good job and that their work is worth compared to other local programes in other TV stations. My words to the people who are aspiring to work in film and production industry: one should always be prepared to face different tasks and so this calls for dynamism. Don’t ever think of limiting yourself to a single task and I can assure you that all will be fine.

9th Episode Machachari 30th 0ct 2010 Adams 09-0786

Machachari has been an interesting programe to watch due to the fact that main character are children. The programe has had quality production right from audio to video. On this date the programe starts with sound effects and children appear in mediunm shot dancing. Govi appears in a medium shot which is assymetrical  thus creating alot of headroom. the lighting is good although there is no difference between the house that has electricity light and the one that has a kerosine lamp. Story goes on as Baha and his brother Govi leave home since there parents have for a journey. There is panning of the house which Baha and Govi lives from left to right showing them going away. Man Dividi suddenly wakes up and realizes that Baha and Govi are gone. A long shot is performed showing  him walking out of the house. As soon as Baha gets to Almasi's place (medium shot) Joy and his brother receive them happily. A close-up shot is performed (Almasi) welcoming Govi and Baha. This is followed by an extreme close-up of Govi showing how happy he is to be at Almasi's place. Back to kitchen there is long shot performed showing the housemaid converse with the children. Zooming in to a close-up is done as the housemaid says that the tea is ready and so they should go to the dinning table. Finally, I dicovered that there was too much headroom and this distorts the camera shot by making them unproportional. The boom mike must have been used since the sound is very clear as there no distortion of any kind. In Baha's house they must have used lighting because there is no difference between their house and Almasi's. There is a tilt of Almasi's mother in the kitchan as she boils somes water to watch the dishes. Man Dividi (extreme close-up) thinking of where to get Baha and his brother. Lastly, the programe ends with with sound effects/instrumentals which make it interesting. The graphics are also well done and they give a nice ending

Exam flight

Studio operations gave me a moment to remember having gone through the whole theory of console and different mixers. it was a challenge to me despite the fact that I have used the same again and again but thank God its now over and what is left for us is to put more effort in making sure we practice so as to make the skills permanent. The technology is changing day after day so guys don't cram the mixer but try and understand all the functions. I sure in the media houses you will be working you won't be limited to one thing but you will be needed to be an all rounded person and this poses a challenge to every one of us in 264.Remember as much as your theory is important you be expected to showcase your skills and you can apply them to give a quality production.

09-0786 (Adams) Machachari - 16th Oct 2010

Starts with children dancing to Daddy Owen's song Kupe de kale (Tobina) for like three minutes then we are show a long shot of a train along Kariobangi Estate which looks similar to kibera. Next scene opens with Baha and his brother talking on how to spend there time since their parents were on a journey.  As usual man Dividi appears  and starts talking with them.Panning of long shot is performed to the right showing Baha and man Dividi walk together and as soon as they get near the toilet they request to be allowed to relieve themselves but man dividi turns their request down and ask for some money. A medium shot is performed as Baha gives man dividi a note and he thinks is money but to his shock he discovers  is a letter from his girlfriend. He is zoomed in to an extreme close-up and the emotions are well brought out here since he smiles. An extreme close up is also performed to show what is writen in letter in details. Though man dividi is happy he's relactant to believe if the letter was really his. He finally allows Baha to get into the toilet (long shot). The next scene opens where man dividi is receiving a call from his girlfriend and finally they meet (medium long shot and long shot respectively). In this production sound effects are used to create a certain mood and an example is when man dividi received that little note his girlfriend.The mood in his case is happiness. Another important thing I observed is the camera shots-they are very steady and not shaky at all and so I would like to urge my fellow students to be keen while handling the camera so as to take good shots. Today I will be watching my eighth episode and so next week you will receive more than enough...nice time to all the students and the lecturer Mrs. Kuwuor.

09-0786 (Adams) Machachari 9th Oct 2010

The programe starts with a long shot showing Baha and his brother Ngovi and then zoomed in to a a close-up shot each. This shot is acompanied by some soft music to depict some emotions as well as mood of the programe. Another scene opens with an over the shoulder shot where Almasi speaks to one of his friends. An aerial close-up shot is performed showing Kibera slums. Baha togethr with his brother Ngovi and man Dividi appears in a long shot, this is followed by zooming in and man Dividi is given a close-up shot to show his emotions.The next scene opens with a long shot showing the car at the gate and Almasi is aggressive to ask his father to provide him with Papa Shiradula's number. A long shot is then performed to show Almasi's home aerial view. Allmasi's father is given a close-up shot as he speaks from the vehicle with his head outside,then is faded out and Almasi appears in a long shot then zoomed in to a medium shot.Over the shoulder shot is taken as Joy  tries to convince her friend to take food. Ngovi is brought out crying in another scene while Almasi is given a long shot and the video appears in black and white color to show flashback. I noticed that video filters might have been used to create the effect or maybe the effect was created during editing. A long shot is performed showing man Dividi act as Mejja's body guard-Baha, Ngovi and Almasi follow the small car then mejja alights and starts singing. The programe ends with children dancing to Mejja's song Niko Poa. The programe as usual was shot during the day as there was no darkness or shadows along the images and objects  in the video. Sound is quite good and I think they must have used boom mikes to get the desired sound.

09-0786 (Adams) Machachari - 4th Sep 2010

For two weeks, that is on 21st and 28th of Aug I wasn't able to watch and so we continue from 4th sep. Machachari starts with an establishing shot (long shot) of Kibera slums. this is followed by a long shot of a litle young girl carrying school bag. On her way before she gets home she meets with friend and they decide to play some games. A medium shot is performed showing them plan what game to play and when to get home. We are taken to another scene where extreme shot (XLS) is performed showing them playing and then zoomed out to a medium long shot (MLS) then feded out. The next scene opens with a long shot. Tracking shot is taken from right to left showing the girl's mother walking towards the market place. As a the girl collects her beg a long shot is performed then zoomed out. Suddenly, the girl meets her mother (long shot), and the mother gets sad on her. (medium shot). Finally, Machachari ends with children dancing and mixing of different video footage is given special graphics effects. the images are well illuminated and the whole composition of camera shots is well done. the programe runs for thirty (30) minutes.