Codes and Conventions

Direct Address to camera - Directly speaking to the camera
Cut away - A cut away shot is usually something than the current camera action (a buffer between shots)

What do news reporters do?

- Check their script
- Interview guests
- Read the news
- Keep up to date with the current headlines whilst at work
- Choose stories to talk about
- Write news bulletins
- Research more in depth into their stories

What qualities/skills must they have?

- Good at english
- Fast thinker
- Professionalism
- Good communication
- Clear speech
- Editorial knowledge

There visual appearance must be?

- Neatly dressed
- Well presented hair and make up
- Formal clothes
- Freshly shaven
- Appropriate colours

Who else contributes to news?

- MP's
- Mayor
- The public
- The Royal Family
- The Queen
- The pope
- Celebrities
- Reporters
- Field Reporters ( They present from outside the studio)

CONTRIBUTORS

Experts:
- Credibility
- Second opinion
- In depth information

Witnesses:
- Reliable Source
- Second opinion

Members of the public (Vox Pops):
- Varied Opinions
- Realistic Comments

Actuality Footage: Footage with relevance to the story

Mise-En-Scene:
Everything you see and hear

- Set
- Location
- Studio
- Costume
- Set design
- Lighting/Sound
- Props/Furniture
- Body language
- Actors