In lab your group will produce a professional looking two-minute news update. The update will conist of:

• 10 second opening
• 30 second lead story (studio)
• 5 second segue
• 30 second "remote" story (on-location in the field)
• 5 second segue
• 30 second wrap-up story (studio)
• 10 second wrap-up

It is vital that your update fit into the provided two-minute time slot.

Each student must provide:

• 30-second "news" story/script. Your story must be typed and just contain just the copy (no camera shots). Read it out loud to make sure it fits into 30 seconds. Don't include video elements or graphics etc.- just focus on the anchor's spoken copy. Be sure to put your name on it.
• Two graphics that correspond to your story: an "over the shoulder" graphic and a "location" image. Both of these graphics need to be created ahead of time and brought to lab on a CD or ZIP disk. If you use Photoshop, be sure to create both at 1920 x 1080 in RGB mode at 72 dpi. Save both in the form of a JPG.
  • Over the shoulder graphic. This graphic will be reduced in size and used as "over the shoulder" graphic. Because it will be reduced in size during lab, make sure it does not contain small text or images.
  • Full-screen background / location image for "remote" chromakey location. This is the image that will appear behind the "on-location" talent. (Like behind the weatherman, or as seen on The Daily Show) You can scan in a picture, but be sure to follow the graphic technical requirements outlined above. Becuse this will be used as a fake location graphic, make sure there are no moving elements frozen in time. (People, dogs, cars, etc) or it will look fake. (Video clips can also work.)
• For general tips on making graphics check out Jim's graphic tips.

During lab each group will select three stories for the news update. Two students from other groups will serve as the studio and field reporters. Each group will rotate through their update so that everyone will get a chance to direct. You will be graded on your story & graphics, and your directing.

Studio 5 News Update Script:

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