Broadcast Project

Hi Everyone,

After speaking with many of you during class, I feel that some of you are ready to start filming and others are not even close. Let's go over what you should be dong and how to get there.

1. By now you should have a clear angle. This means that you have a topic and you know what you want to write and say about it. What is it about bullying that you want us to know? What is it about music that you want us to know? By answering this question you will focus the direction of your broadcast.

2. You should have your settings mapped out. Where will you film? Who will you film? How will you use data and visuals? What soundtrack music, if any, will you use? We worked on this last week and it should be completed by now.

Let me make this clear? All story angles and settings should be completed! You should now be working on and completing your script.

Which brings me to my next point: The Script.

I am posting a link of script writing basics which I hope you will use. They are simple and should steer you in the right direction.

Script writing for a broadcast should be more conversational than literal. You are telling a story, not reciting facts and figures. The way you effectively tell a story is by getting straight to the point. Don't hesitate and don't waste time. Think how boring it is to read a book or listen to a teacher that never gets to the point. You don't want your broadcast to sound or look that way.

Read the handout I am posting and watch these video samples.

http://www.mashell.com/~parr5/news_writing.htm

http://www.school-video-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=738:the-mini-documentary&catid=32:student-fare&Itemid=48

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/eveningnews/main3420.shtml