News Segment Quiz

What is a "News Package"?

• A short piece of a longer interview

• A 60-90 second in-depth news story with Sound Bites & B-Roll

• A reporter speaking directly to the camera

• A graphic that identifies the news station

Who is responsible for filming a news segment?

• Reporter

• Editor

• Photographer

• Producer

What does "Stand-Up" refer to in broadcast journalism?

• A graphic shown on the lower third of the screen

• A reporter speaking directly to the camera during a report

• A short piece of a longer interview

• A news story that can be aired at any time

What is "Natural Sound" (NATSOT)?

• Narration recorded for a news segment during editing

• Natural sounds picked up on camera during a news segment

• A graphic that identifies the news station

• A news story that must be aired on a specific date

What is the purpose of a "Lower Third Graphic"?

• To show a graphic on the lower third of the screen

• To identify the news station

• To provide a short piece of a longer interview

• To report a story from the middle with no slant or bias

What is "B-Roll" in the context of news production?

• Background footage used to support a news story

• A type of microphone used in interviews

• A script for the news anchor

• A live report from the field

What does "Sound Bite" refer to in journalism?

• A short clip of audio from an interview or speech

• A type of microphone used in the studio

• A brief summary of the news story

• A segment of the weather report

What does "VO" stand for in news production?

• Video Overlay

• Voice Over

• Visual Output

• Volume Optimization

You should always start a news package with what?

What kind of shots should be included in your B-Roll? (select all that apply)

• Wide

• Medium

• Tight

• Low Angle