Editorials

No first person; “we” is often used Use lots of facts (but they are only

facts if accurate) Don’t forget the passion Use closing graf to tie it together

cheating

Cheating "LAF Co-Op's stance on cheating is very

clear. Cheating on any homework assignment, paper, quiz, or test is not permissible in LAF Co-Ops.  Neither is it beneficial to you, your character, or the other students around you.  Cheating is defined as either misrepresenting work that is not your own or allowing someone else to misrepresent their work.  These incidents will result in disciplinary actions from LAF Co-Op Leadership."

Broadcast news

Broadcast news

It’s waaaaaaay different than print

Broadcast news

It’s waaaaaaay different than print What is “broadcast”?

Broadcast news

It’s waaaaaaay different than print What is “broadcast”? To make public

by means of radio or television... and YouTube, podcasts, any new media to come where people watch or listen

What’s different?

Brevity... seriously brief

What’s different?

Brevity... seriously brief A typical news story on TV runs 40

seconds: four or five sentences

What’s different?

Brevity... seriously brief A typical news story on TV runs 40

seconds: four or five sentences It would take 28 hours to read a copy

of the Washington Post; the average half-hour local news program has fewer words than one typical newspaper page

But!

How to write for broadcast

How to write for broadcast Still gotta get the facts... you are still

a reporter, gather as much info as time allows

How to write for broadcast Still gotta get the facts... you are still

a reporter, gather as much info as time allows

Work more in collaboration than at print

How to write for broadcast Still gotta get the facts... you are still

a reporter, gather as much info as time allows

Work more in collaboration than at print

Fewer defined beats... cover car wreck to pet adoptions in one morning

How to write for broadcast Still gotta get the facts... you are still

a reporter, gather as much info as time allows

Work more in collaboration than at print

Fewer defined beats... cover car wreck to pet adoptions in one morning

Much of the news is crime and tragedies: “if it bleeds, it leads...”

How to write for broadcast Still gotta get the facts... you are still

a reporter, gather as much info as time allows

Work more in collaboration than at print

Fewer defined beats... cover car wreck to pet adoptions in one morning

Much of the news is crime and tragedies: “if it bleeds, it leads...”

Not going to be an expert on any subject, gotta be a super-quick learner

Writing for broadcast

“Think fast, boil down to basics, write as tight as you can...”

Writing for broadcast

“Think fast, boil down to basics, write as tight as you can...”

Use friendly, conversational tone... like, write the way, you know, you talk... dude

Writing for broadcast

“Think fast, boil down to basics, write as tight as you can...”

Use friendly, conversational tone... like, write the way, you know, you talk... dude

Use active voice: simple and direct

Writing for broadcast

“Think fast, boil down to basics, write as tight as you can...”

Use friendly, conversational tone... like, write the way, you know, you talk... dude

Use active voice: simple and direct Inverted pyramid is out: every word

counts and you need an ending

Writing for broadcast

“Think fast, boil down to basics, write as tight as you can...”

Use friendly, conversational tone... like, write the way, you know, you talk... dude

Use active voice: simple and direct Inverted pyramid is out: every word

counts and you need an ending Use presence tense

Writing for broadcast

Don’t worry about contractions

Writing for broadcast

Don’t worry about contractions Attribution before quotes

Writing for broadcast

Don’t worry about contractions Attribution before quotes Use phonetic pronunciations

Writing for broadcast

Don’t worry about contractions Attribution before quotes Use phonetic pronunciations Avoid abbreviations and symbols

Writing for broadcast

Don’t worry about contractions Attribution before quotes Use phonetic pronunciations Avoid abbreviations and symbols Round off numbers and spell them

out

Radio

Radio

“The hours are long, the pay is low, the stress is relentless...”

Radio

“The hours are long, the pay is low, the stress is relentless...”

Gather lots of audio... 10 minutes to get 10 seconds

Radio

“The hours are long, the pay is low, the stress is relentless...”

Gather lots of audio... 10 minutes to get 10 seconds

Write strong lede, give basic facts, get to recorded audio quotes

Television

Television

It’s live! And you’re talking, without notes, directly into a camera

Television

It’s live! And you’re talking, without notes, directly into a camera

Images rule: “Talking head bad. Video good.”

Television

It’s live! And you’re talking, without notes, directly into a camera

Images rule: “Talking head bad. Video good.”

You write to the video: lead with your strongest shots

Television

It’s live! And you’re talking, without notes, directly into a camera

Images rule: “Talking head bad. Video good.”

You write to the video: lead with your strongest shots

Don’t overload with facts: let the pictures tell the story

Television

It’s live! And you’re talking, without notes, directly into a camera

Images rule: “Talking head bad. Video good.”

You write to the video: lead with your strongest shots

Don’t overload with facts: let the pictures tell the story

Engage emotions

Television

It’s live! And you’re talking, without notes, directly into a camera

Images rule: “Talking head bad. Video good.”

You write to the video: lead with your strongest shots

Don’t overload with facts: let the pictures tell the story

Engage emotions Look the part

Interviewing on video

Have subject look at you, not at camera!

Interviewing on video

Have subject look at you, not at camera!

Select uncluttered backdrop

Interviewing on video

Have subject look at you, not at camera!

Select uncluttered backdrop Maintain eye contact with subject

Interviewing on video

Have subject look at you, not at camera!

Select uncluttered backdrop Maintain eye contact with subject Keep asking until you get your bite

Interviewing on video

Have subject look at you, not at camera!

Select uncluttered backdrop Maintain eye contact with subject Keep asking until you get your bite Shoot cut-aways of you listening and

nodding as subject talks

Terms

Sound bite: recorded comment from news source

Terms

Sound bite: recorded comment from news source

B-roll: video shot at scene used later to illustrate a sound bite or reporter’s audio track

Terms

Sound bite: recorded comment from news source

B-roll: video shot at scene used later to illustrate a sound bite or reporter’s audio track

Stand-up: shot of a reporter at the scene talking into camera

Terms

Sound bite: recorded comment from news source

B-roll: video shot at scene used later to illustrate a sound bite or reporter’s audio track

Stand-up: shot of a reporter at the scene talking into camera

Live shot: a stand-up shot live

Terms

Sound bite: recorded comment from news source

B-roll: video shot at scene used later to illustrate a sound bite or reporter’s audio track

Stand-up: shot of a reporter at the scene talking into camera

Live shot: a stand-up done live

Terms

Package: a complete story prepared by reporter usually combining sound bites, voice-overs and stand-ups

Terms

Package: a complete story prepared by reporter usually combining sound bites, voice-overs and stand-ups

Reader: anchor reads a script while looking at camera; often over-the-shoulder graphic (OTS) identifies topic

Terms

Package: a complete story prepared by reporter usually combining sound bites, voice-overs and stand-ups

Reader: anchor reads a script while looking at camera; often over-the-shoulder graphic (OTS) identifies topic

Voice-over: when the anchor speaks over video

Terms

Anchor intro (or lead in): The lead that introduces a reporter’s package

Terms

Anchor intro (or lead in): The lead that introduces a reporter’s package

Prompter: device that projects news script in front of camera so it can be read

Terms

Anchor intro (or lead in): The lead that introduces a reporter’s package

Prompter: device that projects news script in front of camera so it can be read

Talking heads: a person being interviewed

Credit where credit is due

Assignment 2/28

You are a reporter for WLAF-TV Action News in Bradenton-Sarasota

Assignment 2/28

You are a reporter for WLAF-TV Action News in Bradenton-Sarasota

Your assignment: produce a 1-minute news story on a pet (alternative: you can do a story on a sibling)

Assignment 2/28

You are a reporter for WLAF-TV Action News in Bradenton-Sarasota

Your assignment: produce a 1-minute news story on a pet (alternative: you can do a story on a sibling)

Write a package script with: an opening; voice over action; interviews; and stand-up closer

Assignment 2/28

You are a reporter for WLAF-TV Action News in Bradenton-Sarasota

Your assignment: produce a 1-minute news story on a pet (alternative: you can do a story on a sibling)

Write a package script with: an opening; voice over action; interviews; and stand-up closer

Record it on your phone or a video camera

Assignment 2/28

You are a reporter for WLAF-TV Action News in Bradenton-Sarasota

Your assignment: produce a 1-minute news story on a pet (alternative: you can do a story on a sibling)

Write a script with: an opening; voice over action; interviews; and stand-up closer

Record it on a digital video camera or phone or...

Assignment 2/28

Transfer it to your laptop (or iPad?) Bring your script and video to class

next week so it can be shown to class

Assignment 2/28

Transfer it to your laptop (or iPad?) Bring your script and video to class

next week so it can be shown to class

Carefully study the scripts on p. 171 and on the links I’ll provide in web update before proceeding!!!