broadcast story structure

BROADCAST STORY STRUCTURE

NHSJC 2014

Don Goble

dgoble@ladueschools.net

aboutme./dongoble

@dgoble2001

Goals of the session

Build some common language

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Goals of the session

Identify the basics of a good video

Goals of the session

Illustrate some tangible examples

On the Road...

Steve Hartman storytelling

On the Road...How does Steve Hartman set up the beginning?

What’s in the middle?

Is there an ending you would expect? Or a surprise twist?

What techniques were used to get our attention and tell the story?

• writing, VOs, NAT sound (whistle on football field), introducing characters without lower thirds

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Basics of a good video1. Make the subject matter meaningful

2. Every picture has a sound

3. Sound draws people to video

4. Shaky video = amateur video

5. Zoom your feet, not the lens

6. Interview - “Tell me about…”

7. If they SAY it, SHOW it

8. Every action has a reaction

Britain's Got Talent Susan Boyle example

6 basic shots

1. Action Wide - WS

2. Action Medium - MS

3. Action Tight - T or CU

4. Reaction Wide

5. Reaction Medium

6. Reaction Tight

For every ACTION there is a REACTION! Make sure to capture both on camera.

Story in 15 minutes

Bongo Street Performer

1. Emotion

• gives audience a reason to care

2. Visual appeal

3. Action & movement

• sequences & motion

4. Audio

• shoot for sound

• NATS

10 key elements

10 key elements 5. Events & moments

• unique

6. Characters

• people in conflict

• Soundbites

7. Newsworthiness

• show something new, unusual

8. Settings & locations

9. Focus

• central premise

10. Make a Plan - Storyboard

• what is the video about?

• what shots do we want to capture?

• who will we interview?

• what sound do we want to capture?

• sketch out in order

10 key elements

Annie’s braille story

student-produced

The art of storytellingBeginning, middle, end

Explanation to students = treat it like a creative essay

NAT sound as hooks

If they SAY it, SHOW it!

Figuring out sequencing - the best soundbite can lead the story

Compelling Soundbites - short, concise

Interject VO’s (voiceovers)

Story Twists/reveals = “golden nuggets”

Leaving the viewer with a soundbite or NAT sound that makes a statement to savor

Advancing the story - great article for more info

Puppy Love

Analysis from Al Tompkins at the Poynter Institute

Q & A

broadcast story structure

Don Goble

dgoble@ladueschools.net

aboutme./dongoble

@dgoble2001