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
What should we do before writing the story?
View the video.
Words must match the video.
What should be done with the people in the stories?
Identify them quickly
Don’t leave viewers guessing.
Let the picture tell the story. What should be done for items that are not obvious from the video?
Use words to clarify.
What should be avoided when writing sentences?
Adding a lot of punctuations such as commas, semicolons, ellipsis, etc.
Create bite size pieces of information to understand data easier.
Refers to some lines between the news and commercial breaks.
Bumper
Its function is to tell the listeners that there will be some more news coming up.
Bumper
It is usually heard after the news. It reminds what product sponsors the said news.
Billboard
The teasers of the top stories in a news program which appears right after the OBB.
Headlines
A graphic element placed on the screen to identify the network or channel airing the program.
Violator
Graphics in the lower portion of the screen containing the summaries, names and designation of sources or interviewees.
Lower Thirds
Refers to the video composed of text and graphics to introduce the show’s title.
Title Card
Refers to the words that move across the screen.
Crawler
It is considered as the heart and soul of the human broadcast.
Human Voice
Refers to the vocal energy
Projection
Encompasses the texture, pacing, and impact of the human voice.
Broadcast Delivery
Focuses on appropriate rise and fall in voice
Voice Inflection
Stopping at appropriate times to separate ideas and allow the audience to absorb the fact
Pause
Refers to the quality of voice
Texture
Emphasizes appropriate words to communicate the desired meaning
Vocal Stressing
Refers to the expression of happy and sad feelings through the voice
Mood
Made some words more important than the others
Stress
Indicates whether words are being said in various speed
Pacing
It is considered to give dynamics to the broadcast.
Technical Application
Characterized through the BED which refers to the production element usually instrumental music and sound effects being played in the background.
Technical Application
What are the basic reminders to be remembered in Technical Application?
a. Cueing of gadgets, broadcast paraphernalia
b. Sound effects
c. Proper handling of equipment, microphones
d. Timing and precision
