Basic details
1. BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation
2. The BBC is funded via the TV License fee
3. The mission statement is to inform, educate, and entertain
4. The remit is to be the most popular programme out of the BBC programmes.
5. The BBC News at Six fits into the remit by having some interesting stories as well as stories that may affect their audience.
Presenters
1. The presenters are George Alagiah and Sophie Raworth
2. The presenters would often be wearing smart clothing such as a suit but may not wear a tie for a casual appearance which could suggest that the BBC News at 6 is targeted at a younger audience most preferably young teenagers.
3. A TV news programme may use a variety of presenters to show diversity in the news studio as well as maybe change it up so viewers don't have to see the same people presenting time and time again.
4. Other presenters are used to cover different stories such as the different topics and interviews that are in location to cover a lot of stories.
5. There isn't much equality on gender as males still mainly have most of the positions. There also doesn't seem to be a diversity in the ethnicity of the presenters as they are mainly white.
Opening sequence
1. The very first shot is of the presenter who is about to introduce the top heading of today.
2. The opening sequence uses graphics to make the news look more visually appealing as well as show some basic information such as images related to the story.
3. Music is used at the background as a dramatic touch to the stories making the news seem very important.
4. The opening has the presenter talking about the story over footage that links to it as the stories which will show what will happen later on the show. There are also graphics that make it look better for each story and the small segment on sports before getting to the introduction of the logo.
Studio mise-en-scene
1. We see a part of the studio with the wide shot of the workers in their desks. There are graphics playing at the background to show momentum or movement rather than having a dull background.
2. The presenters are mainly on desks which could suggest that BBC 6pm News takes a more traditional format compared to others.
3. The technology is present in the wide shot with the workers finding news topic as well as working which could show technological supremacy.
4. The studio uses colour by having their colour scheme of red and white for the background, surroundings, and the graphics that state information of the person when he/she first appears on screen for the show.
How news stories are presented
1. The stories are presented with a brief summary and followed by an in-depth view of what is happening. There are also some expert interviews on what the topic is about and not have a biased view upon the story by presenting both sides.
2. The techniques used are reporter on location to make the information seem new and just received. It could also show that BBC has dug deep down into the story by being in location. There is also the presenter to camera which seems traditional to BBC 6 o'clock News programme which mainly has the presenter in the studio talking about the topic.
3. The news typically cover news such as the elections, sport, maybe some form of international story, a small segment dedicated to sport and some topics based on well known brands like Tesco's loss.
4. One example would be the tax problem and the other would be the pollution that must be dealt with before the end of the year.
Running order
2. The top story is based on Labour's and the Conservatives pledges towards tax.
3. The Election topic lasted around 8 minutes.
4. The other stories include (in running order) an 18 year old using a learning disorder victim to kill 2 soldiers, the polluted air and the governments response, The rescues in Nepal, the sexually assaulted victim, UKIP's Campaign, and "Richest Fight" concluded by the weather.
5. Terror plot lasted 2:30
Pollution lasted 2:30
Nepal story lasted 3:45
Not Guilty Story lasted 2:15
UKIP story lasted 3:00
"Richest Fight" lasted 2:35
Weather lasted 1:35
6. The reason the Election was up longer than the Nepal rescue maybe dur e to the fact that most of BBC'S viewers are British.
Audience
1. The target audience is 25-65
2. 4.22 million views per week
3. Some may choose to watch this over Channel 4 News as BBC chooses stories that link towards British people being it's main audience.
4. The audience can only be featured if they were asked specifically about the opinion of the current topic.
5. The programme informs viewers of what's happening currently in Britan and some international stories.
Institution
1. BBC also offers BBC News at 10 which takes a more serious tone towards the stories for it's viewers.
2. OFCOM ensures that stories are presented as impartial to show no bias.
3. Dumbing-down means when you simplify the story for many to understand. I agree that the BBC is dumbing down as they present stories for better views.
TV News and New/Digital Media
1. The BBC has a website which covers many stories but the website forv the programme isn't as detailed.
2. The website offers stories internationaly and video relating to tyhe topics. There are different genre of news like sport for people to read over but this isn't present in the website that showcases BBC News at 6
3. There is a twitter feed dedicated to updating it's followers with the latest.
4. The twitter feed help promote by showing key stories from the programme and tweets it out
5. There doesn't seem to be a way that the audience can submit stories to the BBC for them to showcase.
Wednesday 29 April 2015
Wednesday 22 April 2015
TV News Case Study 1: Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News
Basic details
1. Channel 4 News is on Monday-Friday at 7pm-7:55pm
2. The programme had first been broadcast in November 2, 1982
3. Channel 4 News has won the International Emmy Award for News in 2014 and the British Academy Television Award for Best News Coverage in 2012
4. The media institution that produces Channel 4 News is ITN
Presenters
1. The presenters that host Channel 4 News are Jon Snow, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Cathy Newman, and Matt Frei.
2. A majority of the news team is wearing smart clothing. However, Jon Snow has always worn a colourful tie differentiating him from other presenters who wear plain and normal suits.
3. A TV News programme may need a variety of presenters as they would like to appeal to a wide range of viewers.
4. The other presenters are used to cover stories in other locations where it can show a different view on the story compared to what Jon Snow's report to give balance.
5.There isn't much balance on gender as 3 out of the four presenters are boys. However, the ethnicity has some factor of diversity with Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This effect may make an audience believe that Channel 4 has an aspect of diversity with the presenters that could appeal to a wide audience.
Opening sequence
1. The first shot is of the logo made with graphics.
2. The programme uses graphics by making the footage visually interesting making it seem that the news is on the go or is ready.
3. The music is used throughout to give it a dramatic feel to the stories as well as have a serious tone to it.4. The stories are given basic summaries without giving much of the stories so that viewers will have to wait until the story starts to be broadcast live. This can serve as a way to keep the viewers watching the show by giving basic and just a question on the topic with footage to show or tease what's to come on Channel 4 News.
Studio mise-en-scene
1. Viewers will see some of what's behind the scenes with some of the lighting and tech that is currently being used. The surroundings of the studio is covered with the purple colour scheme making it consistent throughout. There is also the desk which is present and towards the centre of the studio as well as the screen at near the desk.
2. The graphics are used to make the opening and transitions more visually appealing. It is also used to make some of the piece to camera sections in the programme look better as it could signify that the news is on the move.
3. The technology is visible during the introduction of the programme to show that this programme uses state of the art equipment to bring the news to their viewers or to show technological supremacy. The journalists are also visible which can suggest to a viewer that the topic is about to be discussed in detail.
4. The studio uses colour consistently with purple being the main colour that they are recognized with. Even for subheadings, purple is the main colour used throughout.
How news stories are presented
1. News programmes typically present the story with the presenter introducing the story to the audience by giving a brief summary as to what is happening. the piece to camera will soon transition to either an interview or some footage with a voice-over describing the scenario. And it goes on to show different views on the situation that is at hand. And it finally transitions to the presenter where it then changes story.
2. The varied techniques that they use by having the reporter on location to suggest to an audience that their source is coming out new.
3. The type of news to typically appear would be politics, international, controversial e.g. Habbo, sport, and business related news.
4. In the intro of their show, they give a brief summary of Tesco's loss that could attract the audience to watch the rest. Also, a summary for the "feared death of 700 migrants" by just giving a small sentence and proceed on ton the show.
Running order
1. The top story is Tesco losing £6.5 billion
2. The story lasts for about 5 minutes
3. The other stories involve the food bank problem, migrants and the Mediterranean sea, the elections, and an interview with Robert Downey Jr about Age of Ultron.
4. Tesco: 5 mins, Mediterranean: 10 mins, Wall Street: 2 mins Elections: 15 mins, RDJ: 7 mins
5. I think that the Elections have the most time since it's an important topic that many are affected by.
Audience
1. The target audience is young adults at 16+
2. people may choose to watch Channel 4 as it challenges controversy as well as look modernized for a younger audience to enjoy.
3. There doesn't look to be any form of interaction during the programme
4. The programme successfully does surveillance for the uses and gratification theory so people are informed about what's happening.
Institution
1. Ofcom owns Channel 4 News and regulates what is happening to ensure that no one is offended.
2. Ofcom also has ITV and Channel 5 News.
3. The programme fits by having a select time and makes it unique so that Channel 4 News is different and makes a different viewing experience.
4. Ofcom checks to see that stories aren't biased but impartial by having two sides of the story.
TV News and New/Digital Media
1. Channel 4 News has a dedicated website with catch-up available.
2. It offers catch-up and clips from the show so that people can be informed of the news.
3. Channel 4 News has a twitter feed.
4. The Twitter page helps promotion by posting parts of the show so that people maybe intrigued.
5. People cannot use twitter to get their stories on the programme.
5.There isn't much balance on gender as 3 out of the four presenters are boys. However, the ethnicity has some factor of diversity with Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This effect may make an audience believe that Channel 4 has an aspect of diversity with the presenters that could appeal to a wide audience.
Opening sequence
1. The first shot is of the logo made with graphics.
2. The programme uses graphics by making the footage visually interesting making it seem that the news is on the go or is ready.
3. The music is used throughout to give it a dramatic feel to the stories as well as have a serious tone to it.4. The stories are given basic summaries without giving much of the stories so that viewers will have to wait until the story starts to be broadcast live. This can serve as a way to keep the viewers watching the show by giving basic and just a question on the topic with footage to show or tease what's to come on Channel 4 News.
Studio mise-en-scene
1. Viewers will see some of what's behind the scenes with some of the lighting and tech that is currently being used. The surroundings of the studio is covered with the purple colour scheme making it consistent throughout. There is also the desk which is present and towards the centre of the studio as well as the screen at near the desk.
2. The graphics are used to make the opening and transitions more visually appealing. It is also used to make some of the piece to camera sections in the programme look better as it could signify that the news is on the move.
3. The technology is visible during the introduction of the programme to show that this programme uses state of the art equipment to bring the news to their viewers or to show technological supremacy. The journalists are also visible which can suggest to a viewer that the topic is about to be discussed in detail.
4. The studio uses colour consistently with purple being the main colour that they are recognized with. Even for subheadings, purple is the main colour used throughout.
How news stories are presented
1. News programmes typically present the story with the presenter introducing the story to the audience by giving a brief summary as to what is happening. the piece to camera will soon transition to either an interview or some footage with a voice-over describing the scenario. And it goes on to show different views on the situation that is at hand. And it finally transitions to the presenter where it then changes story.
2. The varied techniques that they use by having the reporter on location to suggest to an audience that their source is coming out new.
3. The type of news to typically appear would be politics, international, controversial e.g. Habbo, sport, and business related news.
4. In the intro of their show, they give a brief summary of Tesco's loss that could attract the audience to watch the rest. Also, a summary for the "feared death of 700 migrants" by just giving a small sentence and proceed on ton the show.
Running order
1. The top story is Tesco losing £6.5 billion
2. The story lasts for about 5 minutes
3. The other stories involve the food bank problem, migrants and the Mediterranean sea, the elections, and an interview with Robert Downey Jr about Age of Ultron.
4. Tesco: 5 mins, Mediterranean: 10 mins, Wall Street: 2 mins Elections: 15 mins, RDJ: 7 mins
5. I think that the Elections have the most time since it's an important topic that many are affected by.
Audience
1. The target audience is young adults at 16+
2. people may choose to watch Channel 4 as it challenges controversy as well as look modernized for a younger audience to enjoy.
3. There doesn't look to be any form of interaction during the programme
4. The programme successfully does surveillance for the uses and gratification theory so people are informed about what's happening.
Institution
1. Ofcom owns Channel 4 News and regulates what is happening to ensure that no one is offended.
2. Ofcom also has ITV and Channel 5 News.
3. The programme fits by having a select time and makes it unique so that Channel 4 News is different and makes a different viewing experience.
4. Ofcom checks to see that stories aren't biased but impartial by having two sides of the story.
TV News and New/Digital Media
1. Channel 4 News has a dedicated website with catch-up available.
2. It offers catch-up and clips from the show so that people can be informed of the news.
3. Channel 4 News has a twitter feed.
4. The Twitter page helps promotion by posting parts of the show so that people maybe intrigued.
5. People cannot use twitter to get their stories on the programme.
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