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Audio/VideoProduction
Producing A News
Package
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News Package Crew
PRODUCER Has the final authority over the production Works well with others Instills confidence Well organized Keeps production on schedule Provides critique and encouragement
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News Package Crew
RESEARCHER / WRITER Searches for new and interesting story angles Communicates story in clear, concise,
interesting manner Contacts experts, checks background
information Gets all sides of a story Provides the script Communicates information to editor
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News Package Crew
REPORTER Speaks clearly Communicates to audience Communicates to those
involved in production Communicates interest and
enthusiasm for the story Guides uncomfortable on-camera people
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News Package Crew
VIDEOGRAPHER Technical know-how Gathers and transports equipment Organized Anticipates problems Artistic eye Ensures visual appeal
of shots Varies composition to hold
interest
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News Package CrewEDITOR Technical skills Artistic eye Turns video and
audio into seamless story
Pays attention to details
Insures voice-overs reinforce visuals
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Steps to Producing a News Package
Determine the focus Gather background information Write the interview
questions you need answered on camera
Write a preliminary script Prepare a list of all B-roll
video needed Record interviews
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Steps to Producing a News Package
Record B-roll Log footage Rewrite script
Include: voice-over (VO), interview sound bites verbatim, natural sound and video that will be used without a VO
Record reporter’s VO Edit A-roll
Include: VO, video/audio from stand-ups, video/audio for sound bites
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Steps to Producing a News Package
Sound bites Should be of equal quality from equally
knowledgeable and charismatic sources Usually less than ten seconds
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Edit B-roll Video must match and
reinforce audio B-roll includes video and
natural sound Natural sound should be under VO Adds to, doesn’t distract from VO
The Interview
Most common technique used by reporters to getinformation
Get all sides of the story Interview as many
people as necessary Go to the primary
source
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The Interview May be a quick telephone
call, ten minute interview, or two-hour talk
Get permission to record before the interview
Confirm your appointment on day of the interview
Be courteous and well mannered
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During the Interview
Identify yourself as a reporter Dress appropriately Take notes even if you are recording Be on time Build rapport Be polite and friendly
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During the Interview
Get to know the interviewee Establish eye contact Conduct a good interview Ask one question at a time Start with easy questions Double-check information
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During the Interview
Get the person’s opinion and reasons for it
Get sound bites Open-ended questions yield
better sound bites Listen actively, look interested Listen to the answers Use part of, or refer to, the
answer in the next question
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During the Interview
Let the interviewee answer the questions Provide adequate wait and thinking time Do not interrupt
an answer
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Phrase follow-up questions as open-ended questions
Ask follow-up questions
Do not argue with interviewee or insert your opinion
Before You Leave
Get exact spellings of names and titles
Ask the interviewee to spell and say his or her name
Verify or ask the person’s title or grade
Say that you may need to call back
Thank the interviewee before you leave
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Recording the Interview
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Use basic camera care to ensure the best possible camera operation Be cautious when going from an
air-conditioned room to a humid place; moisture can form in
the camera Record before your first shot so
you have ample pre-roll time Use a tripod
Recording the Interview
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Keep the camera at the interviewee’s eye level The reporter should stand or
sit beside the camera The interviewee should look
at the reporter The reporter should be at the
interviewee’s eye level Get a tight shot of the
interviewee—generally a medium close-up (MCU) or close-up (CU)
Recording the Interview
Compose the shot so you can see both of the interviewee’s eyes
Avoid profiles Get appropriate lead room Get appropriate head room Move the camera for
a purpose When a person moves,
move the camera orzoom to compensate
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Recording the Interview
Vary the angle or type of shot in lengthy interviews Most interview shots are
stationary
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B-roll
Pictures tell the story Try to anticipate the
action Record the action of the
event and reactions to the event
Move in close to get the sounds of the event
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B-roll
Get a variety of shots Need wide, medium,
close-up, and extreme close-ups
Wide shots: show perspective and relationship
Close-ups: show feelingsand details
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B-roll Use a tripod when possible Allow action to move into
and out of the frame Get stationary shots Avoid excessive panning
and zooming Get more shots than you
think you’ll need Record each shot long
enough for it to be usable in the package
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Audio Considerations
The reporter holds the microphone
Do not let the interviewee hold or take the microphone
Check the microphone position in the shot The mic should not block
the interviewee’s mouth Keep the microphone in front
of the interviewee, even while the reporter is asking questions
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Audio Considerations Monitor the audio with
headphones or built in speaker Check the VU meter on the
camera The microphone should not be a
distraction Hide the cord on a lavaliere
microphone Use a windscreen when
recording outdoors Listen for noises - try to wait for
the noise to pass before recording
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After the Interview Follow basic camera-use procedures to preserve
your interview Do not accidentally erase what you just recorded If using tape, follow basic tape care procedures
to preserve your interview: Wait until mechanisms have stopped before pressing
eject (the tape moves when you press ‘eject’) Heat can damage tape; do not leave
in car Keep tape in protective case Store vertically
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