2015 National High School Journalism Convention. Images contain link outs to video and resources.

1. BROADCAST STORY STRUCTURE
NHSJC Orlando
Don Goble
@dgoble2001

2. Goals of the session

3. 1.Build some common language
2.Iden8fy the basics of a good video
3.Illustrate some tangible examples
Goals

5. “HEY! YOU…SEE…SO.”
BOB DOTSON - NBC NEWS

7. “ON THE ROAD”
WITH STEVE HARTMAN

9. On the Road...
How does Steve Hartman set up the beginning? “HEY”
What’s in the middle? “SEE”
What did we see and hear at the end? “SO”
What techniques were used to get our aNen8on and tell the story?
• wri%ng, VOs, NAT sound, introducing characters without lower thirds
use of writing (voiceover), short soundbites, NAT sound, introducing characters without lower thirds.

10. Basics of a good video
1. Make the subject maNer meaningful
2. Every picture has a sound = draws people to video
3. Mo8on = Emo8on
4. Shaky video = amateur video
5. Zoom your feet, not the lens

11. 6. Visual appeal
7. Unique access
8. Characters - “Tell me about…”
9. If they SAY it, SHOW it
10. Every ac8on has a reac8on - Susan Boyle example
Basics of a good video

13. 6 basic shots
1. Ac8on Wide - WS
2. Ac8on Medium - MS
3. Ac8on Tight - T or CU
4. Reac8on Wide
5. Reac8on Medium
6. Reac8on Tight
For every ACTION there is a REACTION! Make sure to capture both on camera.

18. The Art of Storytelling
Beginning, middle, end
Explana8on to students = treat it like a crea8ve essay
NAT sound as hooks
If they SAY it, SHOW it!
Figuring out sequencing - the best soundbite can lead the story

19. The Art of Storytelling
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 ar%cle for more info

21. Q & A
Broadcast story structure
Don Goble
dgoble@ladueschools.net
aboutme./dongoble
@dgoble2001