Charlie Brooker's How to Report the News - Newswipe - BBC Four

Tips on how to make a video news report

What's the story?

Before starting any news report, the

STICK TO THE FACTS It is important to remember news is based on fact and your news report should be true and accurate.

most important point to remember is: Keep it simple. Think about how can you tell the story in the most engaging way, without making it too complicated.

 

Planning

As with any story, you must plan how you want to start your report and how you want to end it. This will keep your story heading in the right direction, and you won't miss out any important information in the middle.

When planning your report, you will need to consider the five Ws. These are:

What - What is the story? Get the facts right before starting your report.

Why - Why is the story important to your audience? Which points do you need to focus on to get their interest?

Who - Who is involved? Think about who will be able to tell their sides of the story in an interesting way. Make sure they're available to film when you need them. Remember, if you want to film anyone under the age of 18, you must get permission from their parent or guardian. If you are filming at school, in school time, this permission can be given by the head teacher.

Where - Where is the story happening, and where is the best place to film? If you're shooting outside of school, you may need to get permission first.

When - Has the story already happened, or is it about to happen? If there's going to be a significant event you want to report on, make sure you get there on time!

By planning each of these points in detail, you'll know exactly what you need to film, where and when. That way, you won't miss out on anything when you're on location, or waste tape by filming things you don't need. 

Filming

Once you have done all your planning, then you can start to film.

A basic TV news report is made up of five parts:

Introduction - This is where the reporter starts to explain the story. Don't make it too long, keep it short and snappy.

First interview - The first person you talk to will give their opinion on what is happening, and how it affects them.

Second interview - You need to talk to someone with a different opinion, to provide balance.

Extra shots - These show the audience more about the place and the people in the story. They make the report more interesting.

Conclusion - This will be the reporter's sign-off, where they summarise the outcome, or possible outcomes, of the story.

Think carefully about where you want to set up each of the shots, using different backgrounds and angles to keep it interesting for the audience.

For example, reporters can look straight at the camera when they do their introductions and sign-offs. These are called "pieces to camera".

Interviewees usually stand on one side of the frame looking over to the other side of the screen. This is because they are looking at the reporter, who stands on one side of the camera, so you can't see them in the shot.

Be very careful to check your audio levels too. Wear your headphones! Without good sound you won't be able to use the video that goes with it. 

Equipment

Always bring plenty of pens and paper, spare camera batteries and tapes. If you run out during an interview, you won't be able to finish your story. And if you've got a tripod, take it with you to keep the shots steady.

Health and safety

When filming, you and your team's safety is top priority. Don't film in dangerous places - in the road, for example, or balancing on top of something. Be careful of cables and leads - keep them out of the way so people don't trip over.

Planning ahead can really help, so you know where you're going and don't get lost. Always make sure someone in charge knows where you will be. 

 

 Source:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/school_report/5294886.stm

Guidelines for Making a Documentary

• Tell a story you care about

Start with a subject that excites you. Make a documentary you're passionate about and makes sense to YOU. There will be plenty of people who don’t “get” your idea. But if YOU get it, that’s what counts. 

• Research

Learn everything you can about your documentary subject.  Gather facts and search for leads on interesting characters and story lines. 

• Make a Plan

Create an outline. Think about HOW you’re going to tell your story. What’s the structure? The style? Is there existing footage or photos that help tell your story or will everything need to be shot brand new? Who is your primary character(s)? What are you core story points? What are the elements of your story that are compelling and/or make you “tingle” with intrigue? How can you create that intrigue for your audience? Is there some existing situation you can film or do you need to create the moment?

• Create a Shot List

This is a list of the footage and interviews you’ll need to make your movie. Think of it as your list of “ingredients”.

• Start Shooting

Are you making documentaries for the web, mobile devices, television, theater? Maybe a combination? Keep in mind HOW your movie will be viewed because that can dictate your shooting and storytelling style.

• Write a Script

Once all of the footage is shot and you’ve gathered the various production elements, time to start organizing it into a script.

• Begin Editing

It’s like putting together a great big puzzle!

• Check Legal and Copyright Issues

Even though this is near the end of the list, it should actually be something you keep in mind from the very beginning and throughout the ENTIRE filmmaking process.

Source:  http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/making-documentaries.html

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Learn From Mistake Is An Important Part Of Life

Mistakes are unavoidable in life and people certainly make their share of them. Most people are afraid to fail. They worry constantly about not meeting expectations, making a mistake, or trying something new. Because of this, many never get started on the path toward reaching their goals.. and thus assure themselves of the very thing they are afraid of.. failure.. In the world of academics, mistakes are perceived as bad and to be avoided. For the first twenty-two years of your life, you are taught that mistakes are bad and embarrassing.. when in fact mistakes are simply opportunities to learn something new. The more mistakes a person makes, the more they will have learned and the greater chance they will have of succeeding on their next try. The key, however, is to learn from your mistakes and never make the same mistake twice.

The most important step in learning from a mistake is making certain that you’re functioning from a growth mindset. Since people with a fixed mindset tend to focus on performance, on wanting to appear in control, they have the tendency not to learn from a mistake. You should regard a mistake as a motivation for improvement, not as a slight on your ego and a magnification of some personal shortcoming.

LESSON IN LIFE

After a few moment thinking, I have gone through many experiences. Starting form childhood until I graduated there are many things that i can take as a lesson in my life.

What i would like to share here is related to study as it is an important element in our life.. Is an important element in our life. This is because with the higher knowledge it can guide us to a brighter future. Higher education can make sure life into a better direction and can improve the standard of living.

In addition, this life has taught me the meaning of friendship. Good friend to guide us towards goodness. If the wrong friends, we will be plunged into a dark alley. So, choose good friends to guide us towards the good. In conclusion, knowledge and friendship are important things for which I take lessons in life.

The Way Of Life

In a way of life, the greatest ambition is to perfection. Sometimes we must fight, and learn how to uncover the secrets of life.

The journey towards perfection is a process that determines our path of life. Every breath and heartbeat from day to night all heading to the same point that is perfection.



Every human has the same rights over time. No one on the world got more than that. But, there are rarely each of us is has different in mind. Some humans are fighting to kill time and there are some who feel that they have limited opportunities.

I grew up as a Muslim. I will live as a Muslim. I will fight as a Muslim. Al-Quran and As-Sunnah to be holding.

Life Is About The Decisions We Make And The Road We Take

Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and bumpy roads; crooked and straight roads. There will be roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are as many roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness.
The one thing roads have in common is that the journey almost always begins with a decision.

• There are no guarantees

There are no guarantees that choosing to do the right thing will always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that devotion will be received in return. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you make, and how you respond to each situation. It is not what happens to you, it is what you do about it.

• Wrong decisions are inevitable.

No one is perfect. If you knew you were about to make a wrong decision, would you go ahead with it? Of course not, but that should never prevent you from having the confidence to make future decisions. Do your research to understand your options, and learn from your experiences, right or wrong. Decision making is like building muscles, the more you do it, the stronger and more confident you will become.

• Trust yourself and make that decision.

Make the choice to confidently take the road that will allow you to live your life to the fullest rather remaining a bystander or a passive audience. Second guessing each decision will only add unnecessary stress, and lead to missed opportunities.
Whether a decision is right or wrong, only time will tell, but whatever the outcome, take heart that you have chosen the road that will lead you to become all that you can be.