Newsroom
What is the main purpose of a school broadcast?
To inform the school community by sharing news, announcements, and events.
Who edits the finished video?
Editor
Before pressing record, what are the three most important things you should check on a camera?
Battery, storage/media, and camera settings (focus, exposure, or white balance).
Journalism is about sharing ______ information.
Accurate/Truthful/Real/Honest
Which Adobe program do we primarily use to edit videos?
Premiere Pro
A successful newsroom depends on everyone doing what?
Working together as a team.
Who oversees the entire production?
Producer
Why is using a tripod important during a broadcast instead of always shooting handheld?
A tripod provides stable, professional-looking footage and reduces camera shake.
Name one type of story you might see on a school broadcast.
Examples:
Sports
Student Life
Announcements
Clubs
Teacher Feature
Weather
Events
Why is good editing important?
Keeps viewers engaged
Makes stories easier to understand
Looks professional
Improves pacing
Name two characteristics of a professional newsroom.
Examples:
Communication
Organization
Respect
Teamwork
Responsibility
Reliability
A production has great video but terrible audio. Which crew member should troubleshoot first?
Audio Operator
You're assigned to film an interview in a noisy hallway. What equipment or adjustments would help you capture the best audio?
Use a lavalier or handheld microphone, monitor audio with headphones, move to a quieter location if possible, and adjust audio levels.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Opinions are personal beliefs.
What is B-roll?
Supplemental footage used to support the main story.
Why are deadlines important in broadcast production?
Because broadcasts must be completed and aired on time.
Who speaks on camera?
Anchor
During setup, your camera battery dies and there isn't enough time to charge it. As the camera operator, what should you do?
Communicate with the producer or director immediately, replace the battery with a charged one if available, or use a backup camera so production can continue.
Why should journalists verify information before publishing?
To ensure accuracy and credibility.
What is a Lower Third?
The graphic that identifies someone on screen.
What makes a broadcast look professional?
Accept reasonable responses such as:
Good communication
Planning
Clear audio
Steady camera work
Smooth editing
Teamwork
Preparation
Who tells the camera operators and anchors what to do during production?
Floor Director
A news package looks well shot, but viewers complain they can't hear the reporter clearly. Which piece of equipment or production practice was MOST likely overlooked, and why?
The microphone or audio monitoring. Good video cannot make up for poor audio, so microphones should be connected properly and monitored with headphones throughout production.
Being first or being accurate? Explain?
Being accurate.
Why do we add graphics to broadcasts?
To communicate information clearly and professionally.