BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Multimedia Storytelling 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a 'storyboard' in video journalism production?
- To write the final script word-for-word
- To visually plan shot sequences and transitions before filming (Correct answer)
- To list all sources interviewed for a story
- To log tape-recorded audio interviews
Correct answer: To visually plan shot sequences and transitions before filming
A storyboard is a pre-production tool that sketches out planned shots and their sequence, helping journalists organize visual storytelling before going to the field.
Question 2: In podcast journalism, what does 'actuality' refer to?
- A journalist's live commentary during a broadcast
- Real recorded audio from events, interviews, or natural environments used in a story (Correct answer)
- The factual accuracy rating of an episode
- Background music licensed for a podcast
Correct answer: Real recorded audio from events, interviews, or natural environments used in a story
Actuality is recorded audio from real events or interviews that provides authenticity and evidence within a radio or podcast story.
Question 3: What does 'mobile journalism' (MoJo) emphasize?
- Reporting only on mobile technology companies
- Using smartphones and mobile devices as primary tools for newsgathering and publishing (Correct answer)
- Hiring journalists who work remotely
- Optimizing articles for mobile screen layouts only
Correct answer: Using smartphones and mobile devices as primary tools for newsgathering and publishing
Mobile journalism leverages smartphones for shooting, editing, and publishing stories from the field, reducing equipment costs and increasing speed.
Question 4: Which factor most determines whether a multimedia story uses a 'long-form' or 'short-form' format?
- The journalist's word count preference
- The complexity of the subject and depth of audience engagement required (Correct answer)
- The platform's character limit
- The number of photos available
Correct answer: The complexity of the subject and depth of audience engagement required
Long-form multimedia is suited to complex, nuanced topics requiring deep exploration, while short-form fits fast-breaking news or simple stories.
Question 5: What is 'chroma keying' (green screen) used for in broadcast journalism?
- Color-correcting outdoor footage in post-production
- Replacing a solid-color background with virtual sets or graphics during production (Correct answer)
- Highlighting key data points in an infographic
- Adjusting white balance on a camera
Correct answer: Replacing a solid-color background with virtual sets or graphics during production
Chroma keying removes a green or blue background and replaces it with a digital image or video, commonly used in weather broadcasts and virtual studios.
Question 6: A journalist uses drone footage in a news story. Which regulatory body governs commercial drone operations in the United States?
- FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
- FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) (Correct answer)
- FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Correct answer: FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FAA regulates all aircraft including drones under Part 107 rules, requiring operators to obtain certification for commercial newsgathering use.
Question 7: In interactive multimedia journalism, what is a 'scrollytelling' format?
- A long article printed in a physical newspaper scroll
- A web design technique where narrative content and visuals are triggered as the user scrolls down the page (Correct answer)
- A social media thread told across multiple posts
- A podcast delivered in sequential episode installments
Correct answer: A web design technique where narrative content and visuals are triggered as the user scrolls down the page
Scrollytelling ties storytelling elements like text, images, and video to the user's scroll position, creating an immersive, motion-driven narrative experience.
BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Multimedia Storytelling 3
What is the primary purpose of a 'storyboard' in video journalism production?