TV News: Editing the Story

The techniques of writing and editing news are all illustrated using authentic footage from the ITN News Archive. Shots and interviews with professional TV journalists are intercut with story examples and clear expanations covering a range of news situations.Samira Ahmed, the ITN CH4 News Presenter, guides the viewer through the processes of initial shot logging through to writing and non-linear video editing, issues which are all discussed and clearly illustrated. The programme is suitable for students at A-Level through to the first year of a Media Journalism based course at FE or HE

 

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Topics 
Preparing to Edit
Deciding the Content
Linear and Non-Linear editing
Cutting the picture
Writing the Commentary
The Soundtrack