Peter Killingback. Studio news readers have to carry out in depth research into each topic...
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Codes and Conventions of News Reports Peter Killingback
Peter Killingback. Studio news readers have to carry out in depth research into each topic they’re covering on the broadcast so they have a comprehensive
Studio news readers have to carry out in depth research into
each topic theyre covering on the broadcast so they have a
comprehensive knowledge on the subjects at hand, this makes
reporting on the subjects easier and more believable. Also if the
news reader is partaking in a discussion they will know what theyre
talking about. News readers will in some cases do field reports as
well. (Although obviously not in the case of a live show unless the
live show is all on location) News readers contribute to writing
scripts for each broadcast as well as providing briefs for other
crew members who may go out and gather cutaway footage or
interviews. Studio news readers are expected to dress smartly and
have a clean appearance for broadcasts as this suggest they are of
high importance and makes it easier for viewers to trust the and
believe what theyre telling us. Examples of all points at the
end
Slide 3
Field reporters must research any necessary information on the
subject so they are able to contribute valid factual responses to
the situation. They will have to prepare for and brief other
location members for each news story. Field reporters must also
have a clean appearance and be dressed smartly but appropriately
for the situation. Examples of all points at the end
Slide 4
Links to studio provide a bridge between location or cutaway
and studio reporters, these should allow the transition from one
back to the other to be smooth. The studio reporter may link off to
a location report and in the time the cutaway runs, they can re
organise and have brought a guest contributor into the studio for
the next segment. After cutaways the field reporter will often say
Back to you implying the change back to the studio, making the
transition expected and smooth. Examples of all points at the
end
Slide 5
Throughout the entire broadcast, the mode of address to the
viewer should remain consistent. Language should be appropriate and
understandable however not insultingly so. Reporters both studio
and location should be looking into the camera while talking to
address the viewer directly making the broadcast more engaging.
Examples of all points at the end
Slide 6
Any interviews are usually conducted either by the location
reporter on a location relating directly to the news story or by
the studio presenter in the studio after having introduced them and
explained how they qualify to be there. By saying And now heres
(###) lead professor of Astro physics at Cambridge university for
example. This make the viewer believe that what they say is
credible and accurate. Alternatively a location reporter may
introduce an interviewee by saying This is (###) there local
business has been affected by the recent events. These will not
have the same high quality as a studio interview however the
credibility will remain much the same since the interview would
most likely be conducted on a location directly relating to the
news story and the interviewee. Examples of all points at the
end
Slide 7
Much the same as interviewing, any introduction to the expert
or witness should comprehensively explain who they are and why they
are qualified to be there or give their account on the news story.
Examples of all points at the end
Slide 8
News broadcasts should include very recent footage that relates
to the news story. This is more for the purpose of engaging the
viewers and keeping the report flowing rather than getting caught
up for too long on shot. Pre-recorded or live interviews may be
used to keep the broadcast moving. Cutaways to other location shots
or graphics may be used along with narration to explain them.
Examples of all points at the end
Slide 9
Piece to camera The studio news reporter will usually introduce
the story to the viewers and give them a small amount of background
information about it first Cutaways Small segments linked to by the
presenting studio reporter. They often include more in depth
information, usually pre-recorded. These will in most cases be used
periodically throughout a news story to keep visuals flowing. Voice
over This will include more information on the current news story
that relate to the visuals. Interview Interview with a person with
experience and qualifications relating to the news story. Vox Pops
Interview or just reported quotes from people directly involved and
affected by the subject in question. Graphics Graphical
representation of facts and information relating to the news story.
Examples of all points at the end