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News Packages
News Packages
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A stand alone, self contained and
complete report of an event which has
a definite beginning, middle and end.
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“Hard News”.
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Features or “Soft News”
Tips…
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You must dress appropriately on the days you are to
appear on-camera or conduct interviews.
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Walk before you talk
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It is important to record natural sound and ambient
sound NAT POP ( i.e.. Pumping water, sirens, car
driving by)
Use tripods whenever possible, don’t abuse pan and
zoom. Hold shots at least five seconds head to tail.
More Tips…
Sequenced shots, shoot a long shot, medium shot
and close-ups
Shoot an establishing shot, showing overall view,
location, size and scale. (i.e. buildings, signs)
Use effects sparingly…Wide angle, extreme close-up
or different angle.
CLICK HERE FOR EXAMPLES
Use a tag line close.
Interviewing
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Sit Down Interviews: This is used to make
the interviewee a little more comfortable. Ask
the interviewee to ignore the camera and
look at you, the reporter. A head shot should
be used. Also over the shoulder shots.
Stand-Up Interviews: Have the
interviewee look at you and once again have
them ignore the camera. You should be out
of the shot.
Interviewing (cont.)
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Write your questions out before the interview.
Microphones should be 6-8 inches from the source
Hand held mics should be at chest level
CLICK HERE FOR MIC INFO
Over the shoulder shots - shoot the reporter from
over the speaker’s shoulder or vice-versa. If
reporter is shot make sure the reporter has
appropriate facial expressions.
Follow the RULE OF THIRDS – CLICK HERE
When editing….
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Logically take the viewer visually from one
scene to another
Use Voice-Overs during B-Roll
Create a lower-thirds to identify a person in
your video
EXAMPLES OF LOWER THIRDS