COMM 118 - Writing for a VOSOT (Broadcast Journalism)

WCC COMM 118

1. BROADCAST JOURNALISM WRITING FOR A “VO/SOT”

2. WRITING FOR A “VO/SOT” Today we’re going to look at the basic VO/SOT, edit a VO/SOT and record scripted narrations

3. WRITING FOR A “VO/SOT” A Voice-Over/Sound-On-Tape (VO/SOT) is any story the anchor reads incorporates video and a soundbite from an interview subject about the story (a witness, participant, official, etc.) SOTs are important to news because they act as evidence and give directs information from sources

4. WRITING FOR A “VO/SOT” Just as with a VO, when writing for a VO/SOT you want to WRITE TO WHAT YOU’RE SEEING whenever possible You write the WORDS to be read along with the VISUALS and you write INTO a SOT “The mayor says things are getting better…” (MAYOR SOT) “Witnesses say nothing could be done…” (WITNESS SOT) “Police are still urging drivers to use caution…” (POLICE SOT)

5. EXAMPLE OF VO/SOT

6. EXAMPLE OF VO/SOT

7. VO/SOT IN-CLASS EXERCISE We are going to download RAW video, edit a VO/SOT, and write/record the script/narration to go along with it Follow along as we do this together in class Ask any questions you have along the way

8. BASIC VO/SOT EXERCISE STEPS Download SWAT Situation video from Blackboard Import into Windows Movie Maker Review Basic Info, Video, and Interviews Write script narration and make edits to match script (or vice versa) Record Narration YOUR VO/SOT MUST BE 40 - 45 SECONDS LONG Export Exercise Video and Submit on Blackboard

9. LOOKING AHEAD More Writing and Editing of News Stories Practical Studio Work ATTENDANCE IS VITAL – THERE SIMPLY IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE UP IN-CLASS WORK AND OUR SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!