Bulldog Dispatch Ep 6 - ID# 466
Richards High School
News Program
Entry Description
This is a biweekly news program highlighting people events in and around Richards High School.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/23 8:23 am - This was an engaging show with a strong sense of variety and pacing. The b-roll selection was well done—there’s a nice range that supports the storytelling without feeling repetitive. Composition in the various segments is also solid, showing good attention to visual detail. One small technical note: when using lower thirds to identify interviewees, there’s no need to have them verbally state their name and title on screen. The graphic already does the work, and skipping that step keeps your segments tighter and more professional. Your anchor team is a standout—they bring great energy and interact naturally, which makes the show enjoyable to watch. That kind of chemistry is hard to teach, and it really helps pull everything together. The package topics you chose were diverse and kept things interesting throughout the broadcast. Great job balancing subject matter and keeping the content fresh. With continued attention to small details like pacing and graphic use, your team is on a strong path. Keep up the great work!
- 3/3 7:17 am - Good variety of b-roll and good composition in segments. You don’t need to have the people you are interviewing state their name and title on screen, the lower third does this. Your anchors have a great personality and interact well on screen. Interesting variety in your package topics.
Judge 1
Positives: The reporters in the news packages clearly and effectively told the background of each subject and the impact of the programs. Additionally, the anchors were energetic and had strong screen presence as they delivered well-written scripts. Very strong production values were seen throughout the program, especially amount of b-roll with lots of creative shots, close-ups and movement and the dynamic graphics package with a consistent color theme.
Improvements: The news packages were solid overviews of their subjects. Now, take your storytelling to the next level. Find and focus on a unique angle of the story. Perhaps the food pantry story could have started with one student’s perspective on why and how they participate and then pull back to give the broader view. More focus would have made the packages more engaging. Few news programs are just a string of news packages. The Dog Dish announcements segment was a good start to adding variety. Perhaps have the anchors deliver some school news and then throw it to a new package. A variety of news elements will help create a more well rounded program.
Judge 2
Positives: Great energy from the anchors at the open - which is important to draw in the viewers. th story on the food drive was well writte and very well edited
Improvements: Two very minor points - you don;t have to start every story with the reporter in camera. Sometimes it's better to start with the most compelling video. and in the basketball piece, there's no need to cut back to the talking head of the coach every time he says something - you ca cover him with more basketball video. again, there are very minor criticisms. overall this was an excellent show.
Judge 3
Positives: Anchors: Stellar energy, polished appearance, and great banter between the two—it's evident that practice and effort were involved. Ted’s Donation Story: Well-shot standup with creative angles (e.g., camera in paper bag). Nice interview shot, especially with Mary working in the stock donation area. The bump-in of interviews was smooth and not too dramatic, which worked well. Ishanie Reid’s Package: Loved the natural audio at the start, setting a good tone. Good variety of shots of the coach and a great interview shot. Sylvia’s Story: The interview with Nicholas was well-done (though there are improvements noted below).
Improvements: Ted’s Donation Story: Consider adding context about how much the class helped in donations, such as the monetary value or how many meals they contributed to. A text visual on the screen could help emphasize this. Ishanie Reid’s Package: Consider micing up the coach for additional natural audio to bring the story to life even more. Interview a player (perhaps the captain) to add depth and another perspective to the story. Don’t overuse the coach’s interview—try to cover more with b-roll or by writing the coach's audio into your story, allowing for more streamlined storytelling. Anchors: There were moments where one anchor disappeared without explanation (around 6:32 and 8:30), which could have felt awkward. Try addressing these transitions to keep the flow consistent. Club Corner Package: Add more enthusiasm to the piece. Perhaps have someone share their personal thoughts on being an individual within the club to give it more personality. Sylvia’s Story: The interview was a bit bright with some camera shake at the beginning. These minor issues could be corrected for smoother visuals. Consider letting Nicholas speak first and introduce himself afterward, instead of having him pop up on camera without an initial lead. Dog Dish — Halle: While the smile is appreciated, try to use more body language to convey comfort. Avoid keeping your body too rigid—using your hands while speaking could help here. Consider adding text on screen for upcoming events, such as the location and other details.
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