Winol - November 30th Preperation

Week starting 21/11/2011Debrief Notes Monday. Today was almost nothing but meetings. Firstly a general meeting about November 30th and our plans for that day. In the meeting I voluteered to create an expo package about the unions, explaining who the represent and some of their history(such as what they've influenced or campaigned for). After that we had a production...

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The Power of Twitter - Part 2

Flickr: Baddog_ Twitter continues to grow not just as a social network where you can speak to friends and colleagues, but as a global phenomenon where people from across the world can connect and discuss issues that affect us all. It’s now a primary news source as I found out when the BBC reported today that ‘Associated Press has reprimanded some of its journalists for...

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Keynes - 'The General Theory...'

John Maynard Keynes wasn't a socialist, he came to save capitalism. 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money' my be considered a conservative book by some people. Keynes wrote during a time of mass unemployment and this greatly effected his writing. Many had concluded that capitalism had failed (capitalism being the economical/political system in which a countrys...

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Winol 8.0

Week starting 14/11/2011 Monday. Debrief Notes Got to split the audience. Their are people that are interested in politics, those that are mildly interested, and those that aren't interested at all. You need to cater for all of these audiences. Eg - The Chris Huhne story wouldn't appeal to all audiences, and you need to make a bigger deal out of the fact that he's a minister,...

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A Guide to Journalism - The Basics

Flickr: NS Newsflash News Reporting You always need balance for your story. Facts in your voice Comments in your inteviewee's voice You're best visual should be at the very start of your package, as well as in your headline. Pictures and quotes are very important for a good package. Time is quality, not quantity. If you use a still (picture) in a package you should give...

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How to... convert word files for the autocue

Flickr : Jacobo Garcia Most of the time, when a script is typed up and handed over to production, it's not saved as the correct file, and therefore doesn't open on the autocue laptop. The file needs to be a .doc file, not a .docx file. One way to convert a file is to go on a website such as http://www.freefileconvert.com/ You simply go onto the link. Wait a few seconds...

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Modern Economics

This week, in our HCJ lecture we focused on economics. Money. In the past we have looked at money in some ways, such as Adam Smith, and his look at free trade. We also looked at Smith's satirical solution to the financial problems in Ireland in 1729. We have a desire to consume which outweighs our desire to produce. We have a number of 'wants' in our life,...

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Winol 7.0

Week starting 07/11/2011Debrief Notes The straps for the headlines need to be smaller so that we can see faces etc... Sports is arguably too long, decisions are being made in order to help the viewer, such as explaining(just before going to sport) what other packages we still have for them too watch. Features Debrief Gonzo - Presenter Lead (Eg: 'I went to...' or 'I spoke...

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Frege and Language

Language - Sense and Reference According to Frege there are 2 different kinds of signification:- 1- Sense of an expression - The particular mode in which a sign presents what it designates. 2- Reference of an expression - The object to which is refers. Account of meaning - there are items at 3 levels:- 1- Signs 2- Their sense 3- Their references Frege believed in a weel-regulated...

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How to...Make Straplines

The straplines are a slightly under-appreciated part of any news broadcast when you are watching at home, but in the news room they are a vital part of any package that has any form of interview.It provides correct, precise identification which helps from a law aspect, as well as providing the viewer with more information on who they are seeing without the news reporter having...

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Winol 6.0

Week starting 31/10/2011Monday. Debrief Notes - Fair Dealing - Few seconds - linked with review/comments. Fully credit the clip. This means you can't be accused of passing it off as yours. - Time is quality (not quantity) - Don't be afraid of cliches - Always try to get a good quote/soundbite It helps to warm them up before the interviewee. - Pictures and quotes are...

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WINOL - 02/11/2011

The following video is the 2nd November 2011 edition of the Winol Bulletin, and is my first attempt at directing. You can read my reflection of this week's Winol here. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience, and felt that it was a very good first attempt and was pleased with the feedback that I recieved. But I have also picked up a few techniques and learnt a few lessons that will help me the next time I direct...

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