Exam 2: Elements of Storytelling

High‐angle shots put the subject in a weak or powerless position.

As a reporter, what factors do you consider when deciding the format for your story?

Recycling, eco‐friendly shopping and buying local produce are popular with many consumers. Using one of the focusing techniques, describe how you would turn this broad idea into a story with a local focus. Find a fresh, visual approach by including people who have been left out of previous coverage.

A tight shot is also known as a(n)_____.

In broadcast news, VO/SOT stands for _____.

You're preparing a radio story about a rockabilly musician.After interviewing him, you record him playing the string bass. That recording is called _____.

Both a wrap and a package are staples of broadcast news What's the difference?

A _____ standup links one part of a story to another.

A sequence usually has _____ shot(s).

According to NBC's Bob Dotson, any story, no matter what the length, can be broken into four parts. List them.

Why is the bridge the safest standup to use?

Discuss how you could slow down the pace of a sad video.

A reporter interviews 8-10 people for their opinions on a controversial tax hike. The reporter edits the best bites intoa _____.

Pick a favorite movie. Discuss the elements of good storytelling that make this a memorable movie.

Some stories lend themselves more naturally to visual treatment than others. Issue‐oriented stories, such as raising the U.S. debt ceiling or relying more on solar energy, might be better told with words. Using the principles of good storytelling, discuss how you would turn one of those topics Story?

A POS (Person on the Street) can be used both on radio and TV.

_____ is the safest type of standup.

The best place to shoot a standup is _____.

Some of your print colleagues poke fun at standups as an example of broadcast journalism's emphasis on personality.How would you explain the importance of standups to them?

On a Smartphone, it is easier to see the details of a person's eyes in a tight shot than the details of the Grand Canyon in a wide shot.