Lecture 2

The News Package is picture driven and incorporates excellent sound, lighting and sequences. 

Interviewing - There a rules in news gathering... don't cross the line, the 180 degree rule. Protect the integrity of the story, pick the clip or part of the interview that ties in well with the story being produced. 

Shot Sizes - Changing the shot sizes if the circumstances change. 

Take advantage of lights and shadows.

If there is emotional person, ie. a PTSD sufferer take advantage of using close-ups. 

Writing Skills - In a TV package you've only got about 330 words for a 2:30 piece. Working on allowing your writing to add value to the shots. When VO talk normally don't put on an unnatural voice. 

Balance - With the clips you have you should have a good balance within the story. Aim for equal time on air for each of the parties involved in the story. The story is the interest, not your view. 

If you cannot get hold of the other parties view you can highlight it by specifically mentioning the other parties view. 

James Robbins reports on an issue in Syria - Syrian regime 'used sarin' - France.

GVs Cutaways UGC - A cutaway is a shot of the hands etc. UGC - User Generated Content. Be careful with using UGC for events that may mean footage is broadcast before others in contact with the subject of the story become aware. Click here for more definitions of types of cutaways. 

Wallpaper shots - like a wide shot, setting-up shot.

Produce a pitch on the story idea you have.