What is ENG?
In this class, whenever we refer to ENG, we are using an acronym for Electronic News Gathering. This is a form of informational media that is produced in a post-production format.
In short, this means that you are leaving the studio with the intention of recording newsworthy electronic media. To be even more specific to our purposes, a basic ENG project for this class involves conducting several brief interviews in order to gather an accurate collection of responses to a chosen topic, then editing them together with extra footage, pictures, voiceovers, and any additional media that enhances the news segment.
As you plan your project, think about telling a story. Who is your audience? How will you hook them at the beginning, and how will you keep them engaged? What final image do you want to leave them with?
Consider this piece, "2017 Decision Day," created by students at Gibraltar Carlson:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l0DO-uCM30
In this class, whenever we refer to ENG, we are using an acronym for Electronic News Gathering. This is a form of informational media that is produced in a post-production format.
In short, this means that you are leaving the studio with the intention of recording newsworthy electronic media. To be even more specific to our purposes, a basic ENG project for this class involves conducting several brief interviews in order to gather an accurate collection of responses to a chosen topic, then editing them together with extra footage, pictures, voiceovers, and any additional media that enhances the news segment.
As you plan your project, think about telling a story. Who is your audience? How will you hook them at the beginning, and how will you keep them engaged? What final image do you want to leave them with?
Consider this piece, "2017 Decision Day," created by students at Gibraltar Carlson:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l0DO-uCM30
This is a good example of how to combine interviews, b-roll, graphics, and music to tell a short story.
You need to do some preparation before heading out to interview. The following article provides useful information when preparing and conducting an interview segment. Read through each of the sections - It will begin with "Interview Technique." There are 5 sections. http://www.mediacollege.com/journalism/interviews/
You need to do some preparation before heading out to interview. The following article provides useful information when preparing and conducting an interview segment. Read through each of the sections - It will begin with "Interview Technique." There are 5 sections. http://www.mediacollege.com/journalism/interviews/
IMPORTANT NOTES:
As we move forward, be advised that we take broadcast standards very seriously at THS. If any inappropriate content is seen in student projects that have been submitted to the teacher, the project will receive a 0, with no options for re-edits. Your entire team should review your project before submitting the final version.
The team's paperwork should always be left in the group folder within the production cubby in the editing room. If someone is not present on a filming day, you should proceed to produce the segment, anyway. Either swap crew positions or have the missing crew member double up on a future ENG project. You are working on a deadline -the show must go on!
ENG Pre-Production
You will be working in a small group for this project. Familiarize yourself with the crew roles:
The ENG Crew
As we move forward, be advised that we take broadcast standards very seriously at THS. If any inappropriate content is seen in student projects that have been submitted to the teacher, the project will receive a 0, with no options for re-edits. Your entire team should review your project before submitting the final version.
The team's paperwork should always be left in the group folder within the production cubby in the editing room. If someone is not present on a filming day, you should proceed to produce the segment, anyway. Either swap crew positions or have the missing crew member double up on a future ENG project. You are working on a deadline -the show must go on!
ENG Pre-Production
You will be working in a small group for this project. Familiarize yourself with the crew roles:
The ENG Crew
- Producer - the task-manager, keeps group work on the given timeline, completes and organizes paperwork, communicates directly with Ms. Shultz. Collects b-roll media and gets release forms signed. Schedules interviews ahead of time, with appropriate paperwork. Keeps a detailed shot list during production. "You had one job" --> keeping a quality production on schedule.
- Director - Proofreads script in pre-production. Manages the crew's behavior on location during production, directs the recording sessions, and prompts the talent, if necessary. Serves as the lead editor during post-production. "You had one job" --> crafting the story.
- Talent - Conceives of topic, writes introduction and conclusion to segment, generates open-ended questions targeted toward specific individuals during pre-production. Behaves professionally in front of the camera, appears to be knowledgeable and engaged when interviewing guests during production. Records any additional introduction/conclusion media and/or voiceovers. "You had one job" --> being the storyteller.
- Camera Operator - responsible for framing a two-shot of the talent and the interviewee with proper head room, then listening through headphones to the audio as it is recorded to make sure footage is usable and audible. Balances audio levels and creates all project text/titles in post-production. "You had one job" --> managing the quality of the production's look and sound.