Newscasts
News presentation on television has evolved over the years, until today it follows a pretty standardized form throughout the world:
• Narration to camera (from a prompter).
• A series of brief videotaped or filmed stories.
• Live-action video inserts (usually remotes/OBs).
• Graphics with the reporter’s voice when there are no pictures.
• Live topical studio interviews.
• Illustrative graphics (charts, maps, etc.).
• Titling from character generators (identifying subtitles, quotes, etc.).
This format is also used for other ‘omnibus’-type programs, In sports round-ups, for example, a central sportscaster will introduce a series of live, filmed or videotaped items and interview guest celebrities.
General setup
The newscaster reading ...
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