Monday, 31 March 2014
Monday, 24 March 2014
'Analysing a news report'
In this section we were asked to create a video based on a news broadcast showing the different elements involved in make one successfully. Through the pro's and con's.
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
'Conventions of a News Package'
In this assignment I will be analysing a news report by explaining how and why conventions are used throughout.The conventions listed are field reporters, links to studio, mode of address to viewer, interviewing experts and witnesses, report structure and actuality footage.
Field Reporters:
Field reporters is when a reporter heads to a specific location which is relevant to the story line and broadcast information, in all occasions this is done live. At (0.01) we can see a field reporter at the scene of the event which is based on the royal baby being born. Throughout the news broadcast we see varied amount of field reporters which consists of both males and females, as the level of involvement in the story was colossal based on the event being one of the biggest within the UK. The different choice of presenters creates an impact based on the audience it is targeted too as this is shown by the gender, age and ethnicity. We can see at (31.28) the presenter used is White British in order to relate to the countries original background allows them to engage the members of public that might be effected or interested in the event. The clothing worn by each of the individual presenters are smart formal to represent the professional nature of the show as we can see this at (1.12.56) blazers, dresses and ties are worn to inform the audience on the type of event they are reporting. The graphics used within the news broadcast are consistent and current as it follows what the presenters are saying as well as adding information to educate the audience what is happening with the Duke, Duchess and baby. At (0.03) we can see in bold 'breaking news' as this creates suspense, throughout the report the viewers are consonantly updated with what is going on as it is live this impacts the audience through realism and as well as it making them feel as if they are there based on the joyful event.
Links to Studio:
Links to studio is the communication between the presenter within the studio and the field reporter is normally done live and is directly reported from the location relating to the story line as this creates realism within the report. We can see this at (2.00) where the field reporter is introduced however no package is used as the cutaways are limited. This impacts the audience through the basic camera language as it is direct allowing the field reporter to engage the viewers more effectively as we can see at (2.10-3.00) the individual camera used is quite static and is hand held most of the time but reacts when the reporter shows and informs the audience with what is going on at (2.32). The broadcast the field report is reporting is done live as this adds an dramatic feel, depending on the topic the reporter is normally a slight distance away from the location to capture the overall event and what is going on.
Mode of Address to Viewer:
Mode of address to viewer sets the mood based on how the media talks to the audience, in this case it can vary from the tone of voice, accent, language complexity, fact provider and analysing expert.
The language complexity in this report is straight forwards as it allows an varied target audience to also acknowledge and understand what is going on too. This is seen straight away within the first (0.30) seconds as wording and complexity is fairly simple however is presented formally and professionally. Due to it being a news broadcast the tone of voice is very clear in order to engage the audience through the pace used to ensure the information is being delivered correctly, we can see this at (0.10). The accent of the presenter is unknown as this suggest her voice is steady and clear benefiting the viewers as they are able to understand what is being said. Throughout the report we see a range of fact providers educating the audience on what plans are in place for the future king as we can see at (0.21) rather than experts stating their opinion.
Interviewing Experts and Witnesses:
Interviewing experts and witnesses is used to help paint a picture on how an event happened or getting individuals opinions on the situation. The camera technique used varies from medium close ups to two shots in order capture both interviewer and interviewee in this case with an expert at (1.30). The location of the interview between them is at the prime scene of the story where the birth took place at St. Marys hospital, this impacts the audience based on the relevant nature of the setting as it is realistic. The status of the interviewees are reasonably average as they are relevant to the story as they specialise in the royal family but aren't essential, however the graphics used does not have any information on to inform the audience of what his title is apart from the verbal introduction we see at (0.23) this may impact the viewer by their first impressions that the interviewee is not extremely important but is relevant to the report.
Report Structure:
Report structure is how the broadcast is laid out in order to engage the viewers as this can range from archive footage, signing in and out, cutaways and interviews. The broadcast structure on the royal baby has an minimum amount of archive footage as we can see both Duke and Duchess taking a stroll and Princess Diana at (48.18). The introduction to the show includes of the presenter signing in and signing out towards the end to wrap up the report at (0.01). Impacting the audience through the use of informing the audience who they are has an effect towards the host suggesting that they are directly telling the viewers who they are which is realistic. The cutaways and pieces to the camera are frequent as if the audience is directly their by talking to the camera at eye level. Various cutaways and nodding are used to within an interview to show that they are paying attention as well as being live from an outside broadcast.
Actuality Footage:
Actuality footage is footage taken there and then as archive is also factual but not current. We can see at (8.25) actuality footage is used to help engage the audience through the overall atmosphere presented within the report. As the reasons for using this source also helps to add emotion and realism of the event taking place. The amount of the actuality footage used is the entire clip presented through audio as it is explained clearly. The contextualisation is relevant based on the agenda which we can see at (17.40) the shots allows the audience to see what is going on at Buckingham palace. Impacting the viewers through suspense and excitement as the frame arrivals for the members of public to view.
Field Reporters:
Field reporters is when a reporter heads to a specific location which is relevant to the story line and broadcast information, in all occasions this is done live. At (0.01) we can see a field reporter at the scene of the event which is based on the royal baby being born. Throughout the news broadcast we see varied amount of field reporters which consists of both males and females, as the level of involvement in the story was colossal based on the event being one of the biggest within the UK. The different choice of presenters creates an impact based on the audience it is targeted too as this is shown by the gender, age and ethnicity. We can see at (31.28) the presenter used is White British in order to relate to the countries original background allows them to engage the members of public that might be effected or interested in the event. The clothing worn by each of the individual presenters are smart formal to represent the professional nature of the show as we can see this at (1.12.56) blazers, dresses and ties are worn to inform the audience on the type of event they are reporting. The graphics used within the news broadcast are consistent and current as it follows what the presenters are saying as well as adding information to educate the audience what is happening with the Duke, Duchess and baby. At (0.03) we can see in bold 'breaking news' as this creates suspense, throughout the report the viewers are consonantly updated with what is going on as it is live this impacts the audience through realism and as well as it making them feel as if they are there based on the joyful event.
Links to Studio:
Links to studio is the communication between the presenter within the studio and the field reporter is normally done live and is directly reported from the location relating to the story line as this creates realism within the report. We can see this at (2.00) where the field reporter is introduced however no package is used as the cutaways are limited. This impacts the audience through the basic camera language as it is direct allowing the field reporter to engage the viewers more effectively as we can see at (2.10-3.00) the individual camera used is quite static and is hand held most of the time but reacts when the reporter shows and informs the audience with what is going on at (2.32). The broadcast the field report is reporting is done live as this adds an dramatic feel, depending on the topic the reporter is normally a slight distance away from the location to capture the overall event and what is going on.
Mode of Address to Viewer:
Mode of address to viewer sets the mood based on how the media talks to the audience, in this case it can vary from the tone of voice, accent, language complexity, fact provider and analysing expert.
The language complexity in this report is straight forwards as it allows an varied target audience to also acknowledge and understand what is going on too. This is seen straight away within the first (0.30) seconds as wording and complexity is fairly simple however is presented formally and professionally. Due to it being a news broadcast the tone of voice is very clear in order to engage the audience through the pace used to ensure the information is being delivered correctly, we can see this at (0.10). The accent of the presenter is unknown as this suggest her voice is steady and clear benefiting the viewers as they are able to understand what is being said. Throughout the report we see a range of fact providers educating the audience on what plans are in place for the future king as we can see at (0.21) rather than experts stating their opinion.
Interviewing Experts and Witnesses:
Interviewing experts and witnesses is used to help paint a picture on how an event happened or getting individuals opinions on the situation. The camera technique used varies from medium close ups to two shots in order capture both interviewer and interviewee in this case with an expert at (1.30). The location of the interview between them is at the prime scene of the story where the birth took place at St. Marys hospital, this impacts the audience based on the relevant nature of the setting as it is realistic. The status of the interviewees are reasonably average as they are relevant to the story as they specialise in the royal family but aren't essential, however the graphics used does not have any information on to inform the audience of what his title is apart from the verbal introduction we see at (0.23) this may impact the viewer by their first impressions that the interviewee is not extremely important but is relevant to the report.
Report Structure:
Report structure is how the broadcast is laid out in order to engage the viewers as this can range from archive footage, signing in and out, cutaways and interviews. The broadcast structure on the royal baby has an minimum amount of archive footage as we can see both Duke and Duchess taking a stroll and Princess Diana at (48.18). The introduction to the show includes of the presenter signing in and signing out towards the end to wrap up the report at (0.01). Impacting the audience through the use of informing the audience who they are has an effect towards the host suggesting that they are directly telling the viewers who they are which is realistic. The cutaways and pieces to the camera are frequent as if the audience is directly their by talking to the camera at eye level. Various cutaways and nodding are used to within an interview to show that they are paying attention as well as being live from an outside broadcast.
Actuality Footage:
Actuality footage is footage taken there and then as archive is also factual but not current. We can see at (8.25) actuality footage is used to help engage the audience through the overall atmosphere presented within the report. As the reasons for using this source also helps to add emotion and realism of the event taking place. The amount of the actuality footage used is the entire clip presented through audio as it is explained clearly. The contextualisation is relevant based on the agenda which we can see at (17.40) the shots allows the audience to see what is going on at Buckingham palace. Impacting the viewers through suspense and excitement as the frame arrivals for the members of public to view.
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