PTV
Improving the Broadcast
#1. Body Language for TV News Reporters
Body Language for TV News Reporters
On a blank sheet of paper answer the following questions. According to the video...
#2. Voice Tips for a TV News Reporter
Voice Tips for a TV News Reporter
On a blank sheet of paper answer the following questions. According to the video...
# 3. How to Use Microphones for TV News
Using Mics for TV News
# 4. Creating and Using Contacts
Creating and Using contacts
#4. BBC News Intro
High School News Intro 1
High School News Intro 2
NBC Intro (0:08-0:43)
Watch the 3 news intro's above and answer the questions below.
#1. Body Language for TV News Reporters
Body Language for TV News Reporters
On a blank sheet of paper answer the following questions. According to the video...
- When a reporter presents himself, what 3 main things does he/she need to think about?
- What is an important consideration when using hand gestures?
- Why is posture important?
- Explain what the video means when it says that facial expressions should match the story?
- What can you do to improve your body language?
#2. Voice Tips for a TV News Reporter
Voice Tips for a TV News Reporter
On a blank sheet of paper answer the following questions. According to the video...
- Who are you connecting with each time you are on air?
- How should you speak on camera?
- Why is it important to speak in a normal voice?
- How can you sound like you are not reading a script?
- What are some ways you can practice this?
# 3. How to Use Microphones for TV News
Using Mics for TV News
- Where do you place a handheld microphone when you are talking?
- Where do you place a handheld microphone when a newsmaker is talking?
- It's important not to place a microphone where?
# 4. Creating and Using Contacts
Creating and Using contacts
- How can the information you learned in this video help you at school?
- Who would you contact if you wanted to get information on how the NPHS logos came to be?
- Who would you contact if you wanted to get information on how students could best prepare for college? (List 3 or more)
#4. BBC News Intro
High School News Intro 1
High School News Intro 2
NBC Intro (0:08-0:43)
Watch the 3 news intro's above and answer the questions below.
- What "attracts your eye" in the intro examples above?
- How does the soundtrack attract your interest or make you think about the news?
- List 2 things you like and dislike about each intro.
- What ideas do you have for PTV intro?