Bronze

Postponing Education

Benito Juarez

Feature Story

Entry Description

A news package about the effects of the teacher strike in Chicago Public Schools.

Judge 1

Positives: Good reporting. Good use of b-roll and soundbites.

Improvements: Maybe support some of the fact/statistical info with a graphic. Let the b-roll in the beginning last a little longer to establish the context before the reporter's voice comes in.

Judge 2

Positives: The outdoor shots looked great. Very bright and vibrant. Great use of lower thirds for graphic reinforcement.

Improvements: The indoor shots were poorly lit. If you don't have proper lighting, move your subject to a new area. The VO sounded very tinny. Check the levels on your audio board. Something is off with the mixing.

Judge 3

Positives: Good use of interviews with both students and teachers. Really good visuals showing the strike and supporters. Good explanation of story as well as showing the good and bad elements to the strike.

Improvements: The voiceover was distracting from the piece because it was in such contrast from the soundbytes and nat sound of the strike.