YouTube and The Pulitzer Center launched Project: Report, a contest for aspiring journalists. Reporter Tracy Chung collaborated with Project: Report to put together a short documentary on the South Central Farm, an urban farm in Los Angeles. In this 3 part series, we follow Tracy to learn what it takes to produce a news pod.

In Part 1 of this three part series on video production, Tracy provides the following tips:

* Travel with a video camera, notebook computer, microphone, headphones, tripod.

* Use the tripod to shoot both wide and medium shots for context.

* Focus on good sound.

Behind the scenes with reporter Tracy Chung part 1

In Part 2 of this three part series on video production, Tracy provides the following tips:

* Shoot as much footage as you can on site so you have plenty to work with later.

* Use a microphone when interviewing subjects for your story.

* Utilize natural light whenever you can.

Behind the scenes with reporter Tracy Chung part 2

In Part 3 of this three part series on video production, Tracy provides the following tips:

* Use a bounce card to fill in harsh shadows when shooting in bright sunlight.

* Manually white balance your camera.

* Give yourself a lot of time for the editing process.

* When putting together the final piece, record the narrative voice-over first, then add visuals.

Behind the scenes with reporter Tracy Chung part 3

Finished story

Reporter Tracy Chung tells the story of South Central Farm in Los Angeles, which used to be the largest urban farm in the United States. Today, however, that land is empty, bordered by train tracks and warehouses. See what happened to the South Central Farmers who used to till the urban plot.

South Central Farm Revisited