Write for Media ucsd_ext_spring12_5 pt1
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This session addresses techniques writing and producing stories for radio and TV.
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Write for Media ucsd_ext_spring12_5 pt1
- 1. Writing for Media Session #5, Part #1 “Reporting w/ Audio and Video” UCSD Extension Spring 2012
- 2. Radio Journalism • BBC (generated globally in diff. languages) • Voice of America (govt. run) • NPR (National Public Radio) • Satellite radio (SiriusXM) • Local radio news: KFI, KSDO, KFMB, XTRA • Web (podcasts freed us from radio, iTunes)
- 3. Advantages of Audio • Easy to produce • Take a story beyond text • Give sources a “voice” (literally!) • Allows listeners to see with their mind • Allows audience to multitask (while listen) • Mobile journalism (smartphones, tablets)
- 4. Writing to be Heard • Titles before names • No abbreviations, except FBI, UN, CIA • Numbers and stats rounded off • Personalize (second person -- “you”) • Avoid symbols (“4-dollars”) • Phonetic spelling for difficult words/names
- 5. Writing to Hear (cont.) • Avoid third-person pronouns • Avoid apposition (confusing) • Avoid extended title descriptions • Write in present tense (immediacy) • Avoid dependent clauses at sentence beginning (use: subject, verb, object)
- 6. Recording Audio • Sounds is everything! • Find quiet place for recording • Get used to the sound of your voice • Listen before you record (any noise?) • Practice your speaking voice (clarity) • Add personality to your voice
- 7. Editing Audio • Multiple tracks (mixing sounds) • Beginnings and endings (intros) • Standard constructions and techniques • Audacity (PC) • Garageband (Mac)
- 8. Ethics of Audio • Get permission to record somebody • Learn to be silent when interviewing • Use music sparingly • Don’t coach interviewee (no script) • Don’t interrupt interviewee
- 9. Audio Slideshow • Telling a story with pictures • Create natural sequence • Best quality photos • Writing a script to match picture sequence • Ambient sounds and/or music
- 10. Video Story Telling • Story idea • Keep it simple • Who is involved? • Central idea • Location • Timing
- 11. Shooting the Video • Plan and think • Framing • Headroom • Holding the camera (tripod) • Camera angles • Shoot a lot and carry a pen and notebook
- 12. Editing Video • Create storyboards to outline • Simplify transitions • Use cutaways (variety) • Establishing shots • Pacing • Sound! (high quality, good mic)
- 13. Questions...
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