TV Broadcasting Flashcards
“To send out or transmit (something, such as a program) using radio or television or by streaming over the internet.”
—Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Broadcasting
Something that covers a wide range of different communication methods including television, radio, podcasts, blogs, advertising, websites, online streaming, and digital journalism
—Humber College Institute Technology and Advanced Learning
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Broadcasting
A telecommunications network for the distribution of television program content, where a central operation provides programming to many television stations or pay television providers.
TV Broadcasting
The core of the broadcast piece.
Content
Who are the people in Broadcasting? (5)
a. Anchor/s
b. Reporters
c. Producer/Director/Floor Director
d. Video Graphics Editor
e. Video Researcher/Production Assistant Video Journalist/Camera Man
A written material, which indicates verbal and nonverbal action that has to go into the program. It tells us what to do and say and when and how.
Script
What is the importance of script? (3)
a. ensure the accuracy of information
b. ensure continuity of the program
c. maximize airtime
In Printed News, the structure is usually an Inverted Pyramid. What is the structure for Broadcast News?
Direct to the point
In Printed News, the characteristics are usually detailed. What are the characteristics for Broadcast News?
Simple
In Printed News, the length is usually long. What is the length of Broadcast News?
Shortest Possible
In Printed News, the sentence structure may use simple, compound, and complex. What is the sentence structure for Broadcast News?
Simple only, 1 sentence - 3 lines ratio
In Printed News, the purpose is writing for the eye. What is the purpose of Broadcast News?
Writing for the ear
consider the element of immediacy
Should the TV script be written in lower case, upper case, or all caps?
All Caps
What are the four C’s? (4)
a. Correctness (accuracy)
b. Clarity (easily understood)
c. Conciseness (brevity and shortness)
d. Color (interesting)
It will tell us what we will actually see
Visual
What we need to hear (music, human voice, sound effects e.g. transition)
Aural