1st Place, Newscast
2021-22, Division 2, Video Journalism
By Staff
The Edge
Lapeer County Education & Technical Center
VJ-10. Newscast
Submit one broadcast typical of your newscast. (A news-style sports or features program may be entered in this category). Program may be produced and filmed from the school studio, via a remote production or in the field (or any combination thereof). Judges may only view 10 minutes of any broadcast. (If your entry is longer than 10 minutes, you may indicate in the Additional Information field which 10-minute segment should be judged. Otherwise, judges will view from the beginning of the entry.) Students will be judged on the technical standards detailed in MIPA’s Video Best Practices and news content.
Judging Criteria
WRITING
- Is the writing clear, concise and conversational? Does the reporter use active voice and present tense? Does the script complement the visuals?
AUDIO
- Is it clear? Is there any audio distortion? Was the appropriate mic used? Is the mic properly placed? Is there a “popping” sound from the reporter? Does the audio fit the action/pace of the video? Is the volume consistent?
VIDEO
- Is there obvious use of a tripod or is the video shaky? If no tripod was used, was it appropriate to shoot handheld? Is the color consistent? Have the shots been white-balanced? Are there different angles for a variety of shots? Are the shots framed well without cutting out important information? Do the shots have good lighting? Do shots “cross the line/axis”?
EDITING
- Is there an overuse of transitions? Does the piece have a good pace & flow? Are there any errors in continuity and/or screen direction? Are there any lagging lulls and/or jump cuts? Are any of your shots/scenes unnecessary?
GRAPHICS/CG (if any)
- Is the text a good size, good color, and within the safe title area? Does the text appear long enough for the audience to read? Does the graphic(s) have any spelling/grammar errors? Are graphics/chromakeys clean?