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The studio task consisted of creating a 5-minute video targeted at young people aged between 18 and 24. As a group, we had a few days to collect two vox pops and two presenter-led VTs, which we did about exercise (at a trampoline park), accommodation, Fossgate festival, and the minister.

We had to decide how we were going to film the VTs to ensure the best viewing experience. “A group task is usual, often about pitching different multiplatform content ideas around a single news event.” (Stewart, P and Alexander, R (2016). Broadcast Journalism Techniques of Radio and Television News.) We decided on using iPads, a form of mobile journalism to get the best content outside of the studio, and professional cameras when in the studio.

In terms of health and safety, each group had to consider any issues they would encounter outside the studio. For example, when we went to the trampoline park ‘Energi’, we had to think about slipping, tripping and falling when it came to filming whilst jumping or around uneven surfaces. We overcame this by ensuring we were careful with the placement of equipment and when filming.

A problem we faced with this project was timing in the studio. Being a presenter, I had to make sure I filled the gaps between the VTs with relevant information to make the video flow. This took a couple of rehearsals to get right, as well as the people running the VTs at the right time.

Bibliography

Stewart, P and Alexander, R (2016). Broadcast Journalism Techniques of Radio and Television News. 7th ed. Oxon: Routledge. p14.