news

the first topic on the news was severs corn maze.
1 Significance- it is something for the family to do

2. Uniqueness- it is a giant corn maze

3. Proximity- it is in the twins cities

4. Prominence- it is popular in Minnesota

5. Timeliness- it opens tomorrow

6. Human Interest- it is fun for people

the second topic was a puppy stuck in a hole
1 Significance- it showed rescuers trying to save it

2. Uniqueness- the puppy was reported lost then it was found in a hole

3. Proximity- it is in Texas

4. Prominence- it made people feel good when it was rescued

5. Timeliness- it was yesterday

6. Human Interest- people were worried it wouldn't be saved


the news then talked about the weather

1 Significance- it affects what people do

2. Uniqueness- each day is different

3. Proximity- it was twin cities

4. Prominence- people are concerned about the weather

5. Timeliness- the upcoming week

6. Human Interest- people want to know how to dress according to the weather

Notetaking on Camera Techniques

INTERVIEWING:
• What seven items should you bring with you when you are shooting an interview?
(Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly)
Camera
Tri pod
Tape
Microphone
Headphones
Power
Light

• Shooting into a light source = silhouette

Button to adjust =


• Where do you want your light source?
behind the camera
• On what object should you focus the camera?
nose
white balance

• No tripod= bad


• Date and Time= never


• SP/EP  standard play, extended play

• Camera shoots in ________sp________.

• Pre-Roll- camera should run 3-5 seconds before interview


• Post-Roll- camera should run 3-5 seconds after interview


CAMERA SHOTS:

***BACKGROUND: has depth, 6-8 ft from wall

• 1 Shot=  middle chest to head

• 1 Shot with graphic= over the shoulder graphic

• 2 Shot= 2 people

• CU- close up

• MS- mid shot

• LS- long shot

• ECU- extreme close up

• Rule of thirds-place important elements on the rule of thirds


CAMERA MOVEMENTS:
• Tilt- up and down


• Pan- side to side


• Zoom- closer


• Dolly- camera on wheels

LIGHTS
• Key-main light usually comes from the side


• Fill- fills in the shadows opposite of key light


• Back- opposite key light separates person from backround


MICROPHONES:
• Unidirectional-picks up from one direction

• Omnidirectional- all directions, on top of camera

• Cardiod- makes heart shape

• Lav/Lapel Microphone- clip on

• Boom Microphone- microphone on a pole usually unidirectional

10 Steps to Writing a Story – Broadcast Journalism

1. Find a _____topic_______.
-sports
- theater
2. Find an _____angle______.
- focuses your topic
- okay to change
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3. Collect ________information________.
- location
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4. Conduct the _______interviews_________.
- interview three people
- ask at least three questions
- ask open ended questions
- sound bite
5. Shoot your reporter ____________stand up____________.
- reporter should always be in shot at least once
- in middle
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6. Organize your ______sound bites_________.
- you choose order
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7. Write _______segues_______ in your story.
- write info between soundbites
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8. Write the _______ins_________ and ________outs__________ of your story.
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9. Collect ____B-roll_______ to add to your story (throughout steps 4-9)
- all usable video footage
- natural sound
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*Steps 4-8 in your story are called the _________A-roll (stories audio)___________.

Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Reaching audience through t.v., radio,internet. Reporting of current events that are new worthy through t.v., radio, and internet




List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1 Significance

2. Uniqueness

3. Proximity

4. Prominence

5. Timeliness

6. Human Interest




What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?
1. Broadcast is much more current.

2. Print is more in depth.

3. print allows you to go to section you want.


How is the Internet impacting broadcast journalism?

It's live, it's the best of print and broadcast journalism.