Parts of a Newscast - Mass Media Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is an anchor?

A type of news story

Visual elements added to news videos

A type of interview

The person who delivers the news story from the studio (correct)

What are crawlers?

Words that scroll across the bottom of the screen

Define a feature in news broadcasting.

A human-interest story usually not related to a major event.

What are graphics in a newscast?

Visual elements added to the news video. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hard news story?

A story that deals with formal or serious topics. Signup and view all the answers

What does lower third refer to in a newscast?

Words on the bottom of the screen identifying the person. Signup and view all the answers

What is a MOS interview?

Man on the street interview seeking general public opinions. Signup and view all the answers

Define an on-camera reporter.

A reporter filmed while talking to the camera or interviewing someone. Signup and view all the answers

What are sound effects (SFX)?

Sounds other than music or dialogue used in radio and television. Signup and view all the answers

What is an affiliate in news broadcasting?

A local station subscribing to network services and programs. Signup and view all the answers

What are beats in a newsroom?

Specific areas or institutions reporters are responsible for. Signup and view all the answers

What are call letters?

A station's legal identification. Signup and view all the answers

Cold Copy is also known as ___

Rip-n-read Signup and view all the answers

What is a cue in a newscast?

A physical signal indicating to the anchor to perform a task. Signup and view all the answers

Define feedback in a broadcast context.

An ear-splitting squeal or howl from sound system interference. Signup and view all the answers

What is a lead in news writing?

The first line or paragraph summarizing the most important information. Signup and view all the answers

What is a lead story?

The first and most important news story of the day. Signup and view all the answers

What are spots in broadcasting?

Individual commercials that run during breaks. Signup and view all the answers

What is a voiceover?

A piece of narration not accompanied by an image of the speaker. Signup and view all the answers

What is an outro in a newscast?

The goodbye or end segment of a newscast. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Newscast Components

Anchor: The primary news presenter who communicates the news from the studio.
Crawler: Scrolling text displayed at the bottom of the screen, providing updates on additional news or information.
Feature: A human-interest story that is not tied to urgent events; focuses on personal narratives rather than breaking news.
Graphics: Visual enhancements in news videos, including charts, maps, and station logos, augmenting the informational content.
Hard News Story: Reports covering serious or formal topics, often involving critical issues and current events.
Lower Third: Text appearing at the bottom of the screen that identifies the person speaking, often including their name and title.
MOS Interview: Short for "man on the street" interview, capturing public opinions through informal interviews conducted in everyday settings.
On-Camera Reporter: A reporter featured on screen, engaged in direct communication with the audience or conducting interviews.
Sound Effects (SFX): Additional audio elements used in broadcasts to enhance storytelling, distinct from music or dialogue.
Affiliate: A local station that is part of a larger broadcasting network, receiving content and programming from it.
Beats: Designated areas of reporting assigned to specific journalists, focusing on particular topics or institutions (e.g., education, health, courts).
Call Letters: A station's official identification, such as WBIZ-EAU CLAIRE, used for legal authenticity.
Cold Copy (Rip-n-Read): A type of news material that is prepared for immediate reading, often with no prior review.
Cue: A physical signal from technical staff to prompt anchors to start or stop a segment.
Feedback: A disruptive noise generated when audio from a loudspeaker is re-recorded by a microphone, causing a loop.
Lead: The introductory section of a news story, summarizing key information and setting the stage for the reader.
Lead Story: The most significant news item within a broadcast, presented first to capture viewer attention.
Spots: Commercial advertisements aired during breaks in the news programming.
Voiceover: A narrative audio track in a broadcast that is not visually represented by the speaker's image.
Outro: The concluding segment of a newscast, typically featuring final remarks and informal interactions among news anchors.

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Test your knowledge of key terms associated with newscasts with these flashcards. Learn important vocabulary such as 'anchor', 'crawler', and 'feature' to better understand mass media. Perfect for students studying journalism or media studies.