Jim Krause | Classes | C228 Multi-Cam TV Studio Production 1
News Update Exercise
In lab your group will produce a professional looking two-minute news update. The update will consist of:
- 10 second opening
- 30 second lead story (studio)
- 5 second segue
- 30 second "remote" story (on-location in the field)
- 5 second segue
- 30 second wrap-up story (studio)
- 10 second wrap-up
It is vital that your update fit into the provided two-minute time slot.
Each student must turn in:
- 30-second news story/script. Upload a copy to the Canvas assignment and bring a printed copy to lab. Please make sure it's a real story on an actual event. It should contain just the anchor's copy (no camera shots or graphics). Read it out loud to make sure it fits into 30 seconds.
- Two PNG graphics that correspond to your story: an "over
the shoulder" graphic and a 1920 x 1080 "location" background image.
- Full-screen background / location image for "remote" chromakey location (or possibly a weather map if you are writing a weather update). This is the image that will be keyed in behind the talent. (Like behind the weatherman, or as seen on The Daily Show). Because this might be used as a location graphic, make sure there are no moving elements frozen in time. (People, dogs, cars, etc.) Remember to start with the 1920 x 1080 HD Photoshop template.
- Over the shoulder graphic. Please remember that it will occupy only a portion of the screen (as an "over the shoulder" graphic). There is no exact size for these (the example below is 600x500 pixels). Take a look at these examples for ideas.
- For general tips on making graphics check out Jim's graphic tips. and be sure to look at the example below.
The rubric for this assignment is:
- News story: 5 points
- 2 PNG graphics 10 points
- Production/direction/execution 5 points
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Example - Topic: 2020 Presidential Debate
Copy:
THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER FIFTEENTH HAS BEEN CANCELLED, BUT THE NEXT FACE OFF HAS A GO AHEAD FROM BOTH PARTIES.
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER JOE BIDEN HAVE AGREED TO AN IN-PERSON DEBATE AT BELMONT UNIVERSITY IN NASHVILLE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND AND FINAL DEBATE.
THE NON-PARTISAN COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES HAS PLANNED A FORMAT SIMILAR TO THE FIRST, EVEN THOUGH IT DREW CRITICISM FOR ITS LACK OF CONTROL OVER THE PRESIDENT'S FREQUENT INTERRUPTIONS.
THE FINAL DEBATE IS NINE PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER TWENTY-SECOND AND SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ON MOST MAJOR NEWS STATIONS.
Notes: Spell out all numbers and be sure to read it out loud. It's important to avoid tongue twisters and to make sure it fits easily into a 30-second time span.
Location Graphic:
Notes: The location graphic should be 1920 x 1080 pixels and NOT have readily apparent people, images, or cars that are frozen in time.
Over the Shoulder Graphic:
Notes: There are no set pixel dimensions for these, as they range in size and orientation. The one above is about 600 x 500 pixels. However, the content should be simple, clear, and easily read.
