Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Electronic News Gathering

Electronic News Gathering: 
Produce a 1:45 - 2:00 Field News Package 
 Teams: Complete News Ch. 9-11 Study packet in class first. 
Take the Quizlet for a Test Grade.. study here: https://quizlet.com/229649950/field-studio-news-flash-cards/

This package is an actual news story (not mock or fake) covering a Wheeler sport, class activity or club. It's filmed out of class or in the 'field' led by a Reporter to be edited for playback during a newscast. 

Elements Required: 
a Wheeler Activity as your topic and one person serving as Reporter - (not two)
External microphone, lighting device (tripod optional if you are steady handheld camera)
A Roll - Reporter Interviews with key people also called SOT (Sound on tape)
B Roll - Action shots of activity
Lower 3rd  Titles in lower third of screen that are name tags for people speaking
Lead - Reporter Intro Fact that kicks off the story 
V/O - Reporter provides additional facts that become a Voiceover
Outro - Reporter closes the story w/last item of info + 'Reporting for Wildcat TV, I'm [Name]' 

When your team has completed the field package, see Kuhn for training on PART 2:

Studio Newscast
Team with another group and get trained on Control Room and Studio jobs. 
Team Newscast - performed and broadcast LIVE