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1. This image shows our use of the two high tech Canon cameras. One camera, was
positioned directly in front of the anchor, so that they were able to make constant eye
contact with the audience, making the report personalised to the audience; The audience
will feel as though the anchor is speaking directly to them. The anchor will look at this
camera when reading out the running order at the beginning and the main story. The
second camera was positioned slightly to the right. We decided that cut backs to the
studio and the final sign off from the anchors would be filmed from this angle as this
would keep the news broadcast interesting for the audience. These fast pace
movements from one camera position to another enhances the aspect of professionalism
within the report. Next we decided to pin up white backdrop sheets around the anchors
with the intention of preventing shadows being casted on them. This maintained the
colour of the set throughout ensuring continuity throughout the news segment.
The use of industrial lights for our recording meant that
we could adjust the brightness of the studio, either
enhancing it or toning it down. This allowed us to
manipulate our studio recordings to a greater extent,
making our reports more professional as a result.

2. These pictures display my positioning of the lighting soft boxes. I positioned one just
to the left hand side of the news desk and off-centre. I did this specifically to reduce
the glare and over exposure. If the lighting box had been positioned directly in
front of the anchor it would have constricted the anchor's eye sight making it harder
for them to read off their lines off the board. This would have also created shine on
the background causing it to reflect onto the lens, appearing far too bright on the
playback. The black material surrounding the lighting box made the light focus
towards the anchor and reduced shadowing. The two furthest back lighting soft
boxes, were directly facing the white background to make sure that the backdrop of
the anchors was well lit and not casting a shadow on the anchors.

3. The large flat screen television was used
to make the set appear as a high
tech professional studio environment with
the latest digital technology by displaying
moving images in the background. The
boom microphone originally picked up the
smallest of sounds outside of the school
classroom to begin with. We counteracted
this dilemma by using our time as
efficiently as possible, recording when the
children were not outside. Although, the
boom microphone did allow us to record
high quality sound. The room, very
purposely, was painted black to combat
the natural lighting from windows that
otherwise would have interfered with the
specific lighting levels we were trying to
attain in the studio.