Course Overview

This course offers a thorough grounding in the diverse formats of television news reporting. You’ll learn the craft of the Straight Shot (S.S.) news piece, the intricacies of delivering a Live Voice Over (L.V.O.) item, and the dynamics of engaging news report introductions. Delve into the use of sonores (audio clips or sound bites), the excitement of live segments, the immediacy of phone-ins (phonos), and the finesse of hosting guest segments. Each module is designed to build your skills sequentially, ensuring you understand the nuances and techniques required for compelling news delivery.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Comprehend the structure and delivery of a standard Straight Shot (S.S.) news piece.
• Deliver a Live Voice Over (L.V.O.) news item with confidence and clarity.
• Craft engaging introductions to news reports that captivate viewers from the outset.
• Utilize sonores effectively to enhance the storytelling aspect of news items.
• Execute live segments with poise, adapting to the unpredictability of real-time broadcasting.
• Conduct phone-ins (phonos) with professionalism, managing dialogue and flow.
• Prepare and manage guest segments, facilitating insightful discussions that add value to the news narrative.

Upon completion of this course, you will have a portfolio of skills that signifies your readiness to create and deliver high-quality television news bulletins. Your expertise in the various news formats will position you as a versatile and competent news professional.

Duration: 4 Hours

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