Spartan News Now - ID# 326
Glenbrook North
News Program
Entry Description
This is Spartan News Now, our school's broadcast news program. Our TV Broadcasting class produces this show which includes packages, voice overs and other news formats. This show was one of two we produced in January.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/24 6:09 am - Good audio throughout. Anchors have nice personality and speak well. Amelie-you seem nervous at times. We can see your moving like you are constantly shaking your leg, or something. I like how during the interviews we actually see the person who is talking in the b-roll! Watch headroom in the Rizz segment. Try bring this up to the next level, start having the reporters do a stand up at the event. People like to put a face to a voice, and it is just so easy to just record a VO after the fact.
- 3/1 5:22 pm - Anchors did a nice job. Very relaxed and conversational. There was an awkward green transition in the middle of the anchors opening, as if it was covering up a jump cut. Magazine story was well done- nice b-roll and interviews. Very timely story on Israel! Wrestling story was good- try to get more creative shots for the b-roll so all the shots don't look the same. In the Riz story It does not seem like Microphones were not used in the interviews- audio is distant and echoey on many of them. The two guys holding the other guys shoulder was awkward- why are they doing that? The strength of the program is the anchors!
Judge 1
Positives: Grat writing all the way through. The open was very strong - you teased the stories without giving everything away. Packages were well done - great shooting and editing. Overall, a very good show.
Improvements: Minor nits to pick. coming off the Israel piece, th anchor should have done a tag. It's very abrupt going from a story like that to the next one without some sort of closing note. Also, the two shot with the anchors works in the open. but when you only have one anchor talking, go to a single shot.
Judge 2
Positives: I liked the hosted intro into the show. Interesting stories throughout the show. Wrestling package was visually stimulating with a wide array of broll shots. The interviews in the hallway added to the overall feel...made me feel like I was
Improvements: Make sure audio levels from the overall show to the packages match. Seemed like some are higher than others. Work on interviews formatting...perfect looking room. Encourage anchors and hosts to loosen up...have some fun leading into fun stories, reference each other when fitting, banter a little...remember you don't have to stick to a solid script.
Judge 3
Positives: Your news packages were thorough and professional. I particularly liked the fashion magazine segment. Through the interviews, reporter’s narration and excellent b-roll, I felt like I was reading the magazine and learning how it’s run. Kudos for using a reporter instead of just stringing together interview soundbites. The reporter moves the story along while creating a cohesive package. Great storytelling! The story on Israel, effectively told the story of a student’s decision to study abroad despite a war. The wrestling package put us in the shoes of women competing in a sport typically dominated by men.
Improvements: While your field reporting is impressive, the newscast would be more engaging if it featured a variety of reporting styles. Mix in stories delivered by the anchor and sports and weather segments. The segment on rizz was fun but don’t let creativity become silliness that takes away from your credibility, specifically the students putting their hands on the shoulder of a student giving an interview and a student giving the peace sign in the background of another interview.
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