Make the Switch
What is a cut.
Although having a topic for a news package is good, it is far better to narrow it down to this.
What is a story. (or a point of the story)
When an image appears to the right or left of the anchor.
What is OTS.
Using this will prevent all kinds of odd shaky movements while filming.
What is a tripod.
The chroma effect where one color (not always green) is removed from the picture so that images or video beneath can be seen.
What is greenscreen effect.
This color indicates that the image or video is "On the Air"
What is red.
What are the 5W's and H.
What is GFX.
Framing of visually interesting objects or people to the left or right or even in toward the top or bottom of the frame.
What is the rule of thirds.
For the director, this item contains the script, the instructions for each shot and the duration of each.
What is a rundown.
What is the Auto button.
One way to ensure that we are covering actual "news" is to keep this in mind.
What is timeliness. (will accept recent, current, or any word indicating date was close)
A post production, fully edited, stand alone news story in video form.
What is a PKG.
The number of distinct pixels that are displayed in each dimension. It is usually quoted as width× height; for an example: "1080 × 1920″.
What is resolution.
A news story in which the anchor reads the copy and a video sequence plays but there is no reporter apparent in the making of the video.
What is a reader or sometimes called a talkie.
The DSK is overlaid on top of all other content and has a name that might make you want to go fishing.
What is the Down Stream Key.
We develop stories that impact teens and students at Woodson because they are this.
What is our audience.
The end of the program where the image transitions to a black screen.
What is FTB.
A microphone used on the talent or subject that is clipped on clothing.
What is a lavalier.
Planning document for a news crew to know what stories are upcoming and assigning who should cover those stories.
What is a future's file.
These are programmed in order to group together a series of button pressing commands that would be too quick to switch manually.
What are macros.
Engagement occurs when we use Instagram for polls because we have done this.
What is audience participation.
What is NATSOT.
A rule to help set up an interview where the camera is positioned relative to the director, the key light, and the person being interviewed.
Reporters develop this to help them tell their story from a particular point of view or to make interesting observations.
What is the angle.