WINOL - Week 1

Guest Editor: Ian Anderson

The main point Ian pushed was that rehearsing is essential, and this week production were very well organised. As most of the production team are new to the role this semester you would be forgiving if they weren't keeping to the minute, but they worked like a well oiled machine.

As a rule of thumb you should always check and double check your package to make sure there are no black holes or awkward jump cuts. Pay attention to your framing, make sure there isn't anything in the shot that shouldn't be there and make sure that you're placed correctly (not creeping off screen).
The first ten seconds of your package are the most important. You need to make an impact as this is the moment when you are most likely to lose your audience, so grab their attention!

Flu package- this was visually a very interesting package, there were some great shots which is what you need for good TV. The PTC could have been improved by doing it on location, get in a lab coat and prove you were there.

University league table - Very good story but needed some slightly more creative shots. Investigate the universities policies on privacy and try to film the hustle and bustle of students. Also its a good rule to try and avoid filming in front of a window.

Scam package - good court story, presenting was a little fast but it was a very nicely framed PTC outside of court. The statement needed to stay on screen slightly longer just to give the audience an opportunity to read it fully.

OOV- warship story was a very good story and could definitely make a package in the coming weeks once there is more to access. The elderly story made a nice oov but the interview needed to be a little longer just to get more of an idea who the lady speaking was.

Keep about three shots per oov, any more gets difficult to watch. Try to avoid hitting a change of shot at the end of the script as it can feel too abrupt.

Climate - Nice camera work, just needed a few more shots so that there was more to choose from when editing. Very good piece to camera.

Minecraft - Really well done package, started with the natural sound of the game, very comical presenting.