Script Writing

No matter what kind of show your staff is producing, you must think about how you are going to tell the story before you pick up a camera or microphone.

Most scripts are written in two column format, but don’t let the formatting of the script turn your news writers off before they get started. The most important thing to remember is that there must be a focus to the story. And it is the job of the reporter to find that focus. Too many students think that  the story will magically appear after everyone gets back to the studio and edit bay, but this unfortunately doesn’t happen.

The text in the two column format should follow this guide:

The text in the right column is what the reporter or the person being interviewed is saying. The reporter voiceover (VO) should be written down so that the reporter can read it on or off camera. The rest of the text will be what the microphone picks up during the interview.

More to come…

Deadline Schedule for Year

Deadline Schedule

The following schedule is for the production of a 10-15 minute newsmagazine show to be viewed five times in a 9 weeks. The goal for each show deadline is to allow the staff to have time at the beginning of the year, and throughout the year, to review and learn skills to add to shows. No more than three shows will be produced in a four week time period.