Week 13

This week was busy, relying solely on editing and re-shooting any pieces we needed to fill in the segment. Final Cut Pro was used to first cut up each segment and add in our packages. Overall this set the basis for our program, I was able to add in angles and piece to camera shots after the initial template was edited.

Our segments flowed with hard hitting topics, followed by cultural news and finally sport. During the editing process we also added in a background layout of the Gold Coast, overlooking the coast. Our program had a mixture of local and national news segments that mixed to make the evening news program a local news presentation.

Our rundown sheet suggested the news segments and introductions would take longer than expected, but we noticed the program was under time. As a result of this, we decided to add in a weather and sports segment. I suggested the idea would fill in time and ensure that we covered more detail throughout our program to make it more realistic.

Tom was a resident sports man, covering the day's sport in his 35 second read with overlapping footage. Alternatively our I wrote a script for our weather girl Isabella as she presented the next day's weather forecast. These pieces added to detail and authenticity to our news presentation. It also gave me another chance to work behind the scenes checking audio levels, camera positioning and audio levels.

Overall, the news production turned out to be a success with an even better production than we expected and more detail than we planned in our script and rundown sheet.

Here is the final piece:

Week 12

This week was the dress rehearsal and full run through of the program. To begin we were set up as the panel and read through our individual scripts on the cue prompter. I used vocabulary exercises and deep breaths before hand to ensure my reading would flow during my presentation. Running through the program, Tom was our key focus host and from there I was the news presenter, with each reporter also presenting their own segment.

We ran through the program according to the script and rundown sheet, with only two takes. Our original take was used as a dress rehearsal to monitor how our presentation would run. During the program we noticed that our discussions were lacking excitement and so we formulated directed questions the second time around to ensure the conversions flowed with informed opinions.

 The idea of having a panel worked well with our hard hitting news theme. Again, the program flowed exactly how we intended with only a few minor issues throughout the segment introductions. In the future, we would continue a similar project, but would like to add in more live news programs.

Personally, I believe adding in a news, weather and sport segment would be highly beneficial; fitting in with the hard news program. in addition to this, I would also add in celebrity news, money minute and possibly a social media feedback system allowing the audience to be involved in live chats. These are all pieces we could add into the program if it were re-done.

Week 10 (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) & WEEK 11

As part of the editing process I organised our timing and started to plan the look of the news segment. Throughout this process we also changed the segment of the news story to include a replacement piece for one of my stories. Our script and rundown acted as a plan for the news program, because as the packages were created we edited the packages to suit our story line.

We prepared for our program by revising the rundown this week and pre-empting our freestyle discussions. In order to ensure the discussions looked authentic we chose to leave the segments unscripted. However, we did have an idea of what the main host was going to ask and who he would direct the questions towards.

This week Mo and I also reviewed the packages to ensure they were cut correctly and that the audio levels were all in line. Despite, some minor piece to camera sound issues the levels ran smoothly between -12 to - 6 decibels. Next, we ensured that the final script was prepared, however we needed to make changes to my introduction and add in some notes for when we would run the packages.

Here is the finalised script that I developed in Week 11 (changes and add-ins in bold):

T: Good Evening and welcome to NEWS LEAD.

And just a reminder that we can stay in touch on #
newslead
It's been a big week out there, I'm Tom Moldoveanu.


I: I'm Isabella Laws


N: I'm Natalie Villanueva


M: I'm Mo



C: And I'm Caitlan Gallagher


T: But now it's time for our top story, Isabella.


I: Thanks Tom,

Queensland is in the midst of some major changes in their nightlife, with the Labor Government set to implement new tough laws to help combat alcohol fuelled violence.
Opinions have been mixed from Queenslanders, with some saying the new laws are outdated and they will send the industry back to the dark ages, however the government argues statistics show the changes are necessary.
Let's take a look and you can decide for yourself which side you support.


**ROLE PACKAGE** (TIMED:   )



***DISCUSS TOPIC*** 

WHAT DO WE THINK? 
HOW WILL IT BENEFIT US? 
WILL IT DISADVANTAGE TOURISM? 

- 1 min to CUE

- 30 secs to CUE

- 10 secs to CUE: TOM

T: Stay tuned, next up we talk about social equality and new laws for texting and driving.

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T: Welcome back. With our next story here's, Natalie.


N: Social equality and acceptance is a globally leading issue. Recent identity changes in the celebrity world has sparked heavy dispute between those who are and aren't against a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender society.
The fight to rid stigmatism has grown stronger after parliament failed to pass the same sex marriage bill. Despite this, festivals like Brisbane Pride Day continue to flourish, so last month I took trip to New Farm, to check out the annual equality celebration.

**ROLE PACKAGE** (TIMED: 1.20)

T: Caitlan has our next piece

C: Thanks Tom, Parking in the CBD at Broadbeach and Burleigh might be a little easier thanks to a new council initiative, but it might cost you more. 
I followed up on this local story and here's more...

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T: This week Caitlan also tackled the controversial topic of texting and driving. 

C: Yes, Tom. A number of Queenslanders are unaware that the laws have changed and there are heavy penalties for offenders now. 

**ROLE PACKAGE** (TIMED: 1.58)

***DISCUSS TOPIC***

WHAT DO WE THINK - DECREASE ROAD FATALITIES? 
HOW WILL IT BENEFIT US? 
WILL IT DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS DRIVERS? 

- 1 min to CUE

- 30 secs to CUE

- 10 secs to CUE: TOM

T: We'll be back with coverage of the Swell festival and sport next. 

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T: Hello again, for our cultural news, here's Mo.

M: Earlier in September the annual Swell Sculpture Festival was held in Currumbin. 
The festival is one of the largest local events as a communal effort, with no government funding. 
This year, over 50 sculptures by local, national, and international artists were displayed.

Let's take a look.


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M: This year the winning award goes to Ingrid Morley for 'Lost and Found', with a fifteen thousand dollar prize.

N: It's definitely an event worth checking out! 

I: And now with sport here's Tom,

T: Thanks Isabella, well a new international event that's set to reap millions for the Gold Coast is on its way.
Round four of the XCAT INTERNATIONAL series kicks off tomorrow with the powerboat series predicted to stimulate the local economy to the tune of 9 million dollars.

T: XCAT STORY INTRO HERE

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C: Well that's all we have time for tonight, it's been a pleasure having your company. 

Tune in next week for more on Newslead.

M: And don't forget to follow the hashtag source news for the latest updates. 

ENDS