Broadcasting Script Terms

•A fully written documentation of a program formatted like a play.

•The layout for a shoot that includes audio and video cues.

•The copy that a broadcaster reads from either live on air or in an

audio booth to record a voice track.

Types of Scripts1. Storyboard2. A/V Script3. Package Script4. Broadcast Script5. Screenplay

Program documentation in comic book like graphic panels that portray what the program

will look like. It may include dialogue, narration, and

camera direction.

StoryboardFun Fact:

The storyboarding process, in the form it is known today, was developed at the Walt Disney Studio during the early 1930s, after several years of similar processes being in use at Walt Disney and other animation studios.

Storyboard

Storyboard

A two column script commonly used for 30 & 60 second ads. The video cues are in the left

column preceded by a shot description (WS,MS,TS). The

audio cues are in the right column where what will be said on camera or as a voice over is

completely written out.

The story that a reporter has written for a broadcast. The 3 primary components of a PKG are:•Sound Bites from interviews (SOT); A-roll•Voice Track/Voice Over(the reporters recorded copy)• Cover video – B-roll

Show Producing a Script Powerpoint

Example

The copy that a broadcaster reads from on the air. Like an A/V script, the directors cues

are on the left of the page, while the copy that appears in

teleprompter and is read on air is on the right of the page.

Video AudioShow Intro Intro – nat soundDANILO/MIKAELA OC2-shotCamera 1

D: Good Morning Panthers. In today’s news, a new bill is passed in Oregon to stop employer’s from requesting Facebook information from employees,M: information on the bombing at the Boston MarathonD: and Jenni Swaim signs with Young Harris college.

DANILO/MIKAELA OC2-SHOTCAMERA 1CG – Lower Third Mikaela/Danilo

D: Welcome to the JCNS-TV Daily Update. I’m DaniloM: and I’m Mikaela.

CG – JCNS-TV Bumper BumperDANILOCUCAM 2

D: In Oregon on Tuesday, a bill was passed to stop employers from requiring their employees to provide Facebook and other social media login information.

DANILO VOFacebook graphic

D: This bill also prohibits bosses from requiring employees to FRIEND or LIKE them and protects employees from punishment for refusal to do so.

DANILOCUCAM 2

D: Employers are not liable for information gathered if employee’s use employer’s equipment to access social media. This bill will go to the Senate.

MIKAELA OCCUCAMERA 1

M: We are all concerned for the victims and the families affected by the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday. Authorities are working diligently to bring swift justice to those responsible.

MIKALEA OCOS DVE: Bombing graphics

M: Currently, two suspects have been identified from surveillance videos of the area. However, no arrests have been made in connection with the bombings.

MIKAELA OCCUCAMERA 1

M: Sixty-three people remain in Boston hospitals as a result of injuries received during the bombings. Twelve are still critical at this time. Our JCCHS Y-club will be collecting monetary donations to send to the Boston Marathon Victims fund. See Mr. Prescott for more information.

CG – LOCAL NEWS BUMPER BUMPER SOUNDDANILO/MIKAELA OC2 SHOTCAMERA 1

D: We would like to remind you that Jenni Swaim will be signing with Young Harris College today.M: Jenni is signing for a full scholarship to Young Harris for Competition Cheerleading.D: Jenni, that is awesome. We are excited and happy for you.M: That’s right. Jenni will be signing after school today at 3:30 pm in the Media Center. Join us in celebrating with her and her family.

DANILO/MIKAELA OC2 SHOTCAMERA 1

D: That’s all for today’s update. See you tomorrow right here at 8:05. That’s Mikaela.M: And that’s Danilo.

Broadcast ScriptName of Show: JCNS-TV Daily UpdateWriter: Mrs. WilbanksDate: 4-17-13

Video AudioShow Intro Intro – nat soundDANILO/MIKAELA OC2-shotCamera 1

D: Good Morning Panthers. In today’s news, a new bill is passed in Oregon to stop employer’s from requesting Facebook information from employees,M: information on the bombing at the Boston MarathonD: and Jenni Swaim signs with Young Harris college.

DANILO/MIKAELA OC2-SHOTCAMERA 1CG – Lower Third Mikaela/Danilo

D: Welcome to the JCNS-TV Daily Update. I’m DaniloM: and I’m Mikaela.

CG – JCNS-TV Bumper BumperDANILOCUCAM 2

D: In Oregon on Tuesday, a bill was passed to stop employers from requiring their employees to provide Facebook and other social media login information.

DANILO VOFacebook graphic

D: This bill also prohibits bosses from requiring employees to FRIEND or LIKE them and protects employees from punishment for refusal to do so.

DANILOCUCAM 2

D: Employers are not liable for information gathered if employee’s use employer’s equipment to access social media. This bill will go to the Senate.

MIKAELA OCCUCAMERA 1

M: We are all concerned for the victims and the families affected by the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday. Authorities are working diligently to bring swift justice to those responsible.

MIKALEA OCOS DVE: Bombing graphics

M: Currently, two suspects have been identified from surveillance videos of the area. However, no arrests have been made in connection with the bombings.

MIKAELA OCCUCAMERA 1

M: Sixty-three people remain in Boston hospitals as a result of injuries received during the bombings. Twelve are still critical at this time. Our JCCHS Y-club will be collecting monetary donations to send to the Boston Marathon Victims fund. See Mr. Prescott for more information.

CG – LOCAL NEWS BUMPER BUMPER SOUNDDANILO/MIKAELA OC2 SHOTCAMERA 1

D: We would like to remind you that Jenni Swaim will be signing with Young Harris College today.M: Jenni is signing for a full scholarship to Young Harris for Competition Cheerleading.D: Jenni, that is awesome. We are excited and happy for you.M: That’s right. Jenni will be signing after school today at 3:30 pm in the Media Center. Join us in celebrating with her and her family.

DANILO/MIKAELA OC2 SHOTCAMERA 1

D: That’s all for today’s update. See you tomorrow right here at 8:05. That’s Mikaela.M: And that’s Danilo.

News Wire ServicesAssociated Press, Scripps-Howard or ReutersSubscription Services – can sometime find

full stories for free.Associated Press – www.ap.orgScripps-Howard – www.shns.comReuters – www.reuters.com

Free sourcesGoogle the search term – wire storieswww.newswire.netwww.huffingtonpost.com

Associated Press vs. BroadcastAP: An agreement to end the three-month-old Hollywood writers strike could be ready in time to avoid disrupting the Oscars but studios and the union are still haggling over the precise language, two people familiar with the talks said.

Broadcast: 24 may get its clock ticking again soon.It looks like the writers strike may end in time for the Oscars.

The fully written documentation of a program

that is formatted like a play. It includes, scenes, dialogue, camera direction, and plot.

The Princess BrideClick here: http://sfy.ru/?

script=princess_bride

The process of tossing around ideas to come up with a good

concept for a project.

A written summary, or proposal, of what a

project/program is going to be about. It may also include

particular information about the shoot.

The 3 primary shots are: Wide Shot, Medium Shot, and Tight

Shot or Close Up. In an A/V script one of the primary shots (written as WS, MS,TS) should

precede each video cue.

In a news package script, the A-Roll refers to the audio portion

of the script (sound bites & voice track), the B-Roll refers

to the video portion of the script (cover video).