Questions and Answers
What is an anchor?
What is a crawler?
Words that scroll across the bottom of the screen, usually about other news.
What defines a feature story?
A human-interest story that is usually not related to a major event and is not as time-sensitive as hard news.
What are graphics in a newscast?
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What is a hard news story?
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What is a lower third in broadcasting?
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What is a MOS interview?
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Study Notes
Newscast Components
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Anchor: The primary individual who presents news stories from the studio, often the main face of the broadcast.
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Crawler: A scrolling text feature at the bottom of the screen, displaying snippets of additional news or updates for viewers.
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Feature: A type of story that focuses on human-interest angles, typically less urgent than hard news, and often not tied to recent major events.
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Graphics: Enhancements for news broadcasts including charts, maps, and logos, serving to enrich visual storytelling and provide context to the information presented.
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Hard News Story: Covers serious and formal topics, focusing on significant and timely events that require immediate reporting.
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Lower Third: A graphic element at the bottom of the screen displaying the name and title of the person being featured, aiding viewer recognition and information clarity.
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MOS Interview: A "man on the street" segment where reporters capture public opinions by interviewing everyday people to gain insights or gather reactions.
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On-Camera Reporter: A journalist who appears directly on screen, engaging with the camera or conducting interviews, essential for live reporting and storytelling.
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This quiz features flashcards that cover essential terminologies found in a newscast. Each card provides a word along with its definition, helping students grasp the components of news delivery. Test your knowledge of news terminology and improve your understanding of broadcasting terminology.