BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Broadcast News Production 5

Question 1

What distinguishes a 'voiceover' (VO) from a 'voice-over/sound-on-tape' (VO/SOT) in a broadcast news rundown?

Accepted Answer

A VO uses only anchor narration over video; a VO/SOT follows the narration with a recorded soundbite

Answer

A VO is purely anchor narration over B-roll, while a VO/SOT transitions from that narration directly into a recorded interview clip or soundbite.

Question 2

Which lighting setup is considered standard for a professional broadcast news studio interview?

Accepted Answer

Three-point lighting using a key light, fill light, and back/hair light

Answer

Three-point lighting is the broadcast standard: the key light illuminates the subject, the fill reduces shadows, and the back light separates the subject from the background.

Question 3

A broadcast journalist receives confidential documents from an anonymous source exposing government misconduct. What is the journalist's primary ethical responsibility before publication?

Accepted Answer

Independently verify the documents' authenticity and seek comment from accused parties

Answer

Responsible journalism requires authenticating documents through independent verification and giving subjects of criticism the opportunity to respond before broadcast.

Question 4

What is 'B-roll' in broadcast news production?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental footage edited over a reporter's narration or soundbites to illustrate the story

Answer

B-roll is the visual footage — establishing shots, action sequences, and relevant imagery — layered over the primary audio track (A-roll) to tell the story visually.

Question 5

In broadcast news, what is the primary purpose of the 'teaser' at the top of a newscast?

Accepted Answer

To preview compelling stories and entice viewers to stay through the full broadcast

Answer

Teasers are brief promotional previews of upcoming stories designed to hook viewers emotionally or intellectually and reduce channel-changing.

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BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Broadcast News Production 5