Radio broadcasting and scriptwriting

Radio Broadcasting and ScriptwritingPresented by:

Cleo U. Barawid, RGCDivision Seminar on Campus JournalismAugust 30-September 1, 2016

The Radio

Attributes of a Radio-versatility-practicality-accessibility-dependability-cost effective-longevity-real time-expansive coverage

TOOLS FOR BROADCASTING -Effective SpeakerSound and Efficient Equipment/Functional Facilities

Clean directional policies

THE EFFECTIVE SPEAKER –knowledgeable, smart, well-modulated and good voice quality

The Charismatic and Persuasive Broadcaster Charming, appealing, pleasant, convincing

The Responsible Broadcaster -has social awareness, sensibility, and is receptive to issues, has

the moral high ground, stands his ground against adversaries…ABS-CBN News personality Atom Araullo has resigned from his reportorial duties for TV Patrol, Bandila, and ANC. However, Araullo remains as one of the hosts for the TV station’s morning show, Umagang Kay Ganda, and Red Alert.

Recently, Araullo has been expressing strong opinion on issues, such as the controversy surrounding the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani and certain policies of the present administration. Thus, instead of being accused as a biased reporter and thereby affect the integrity of the News Department, Araullo opted to resign.

The Accountable BroadcasterAcknowledges mistakes, knows his/her limitations, answerable for deeds and actions, willingness to take responsibility

The Entertainer Broadcaster - appealing style, flamboyant and visible, can carry and handle an audience, a good sense of humor

Three Main Tasks of BroadcastingNews GatheringScriptwritingDelivery

The Radio ScriptThe radio script refers to the written material, which indicates verbal and non-verbal action that has to go into the radio program. It tells us what to do and say and when and how.

Importance of Radio Script-ensure accuracy of information

ensure continuity of the program

-maximize airtime

Things to Remember in Script Writing Double or triple space-typewrite all lines and

paragraphs. Type copy in big letter/font so the news reader

can easily read it. All spoken lines should be written in big and

small letters. All instructions and non-spoken lines should be

typed in capital letters.

Cont. Things to Remember in Script Writing Have a duplicate of each copy. Make each sentence a paragraph. Write a page number in your script. End each page with a paragraph before using

another paper. Make your script clean. Make the script short and simple.

Cont. Things to Remember in Script Writing -Do not use words which are hard to pronounce.

Don’t text write. Break down long sentences for readability. Attribute the source of your news either at the beginning or at the end of the news.

Use easy, conversation words.

Cont. Things to Remember in Script Writing Avoid “this, that, the former, the latter” Use adjectives with care. Do not string together a collection of ideas with “and”, sentences

should be kept short. Use the active voice. Sample Wrong: Ang naganap na sunud-sunod na nakawan sa mga

paaralan ay ipinasisiyasat ni Mayor Pilot Bihasa. Correct: Ipinasisiyasat ni Mayor Pilot Bihasa ang

sunud-sunod na nakawan sa mga paaralan.

Cont. Things to Remember in Script Writing Round-off figures/numbersEgs. Change 2.6213 million to more than 2 and a half million

35.7002 percent to nearly 36 percentUmabot sa may 10.356 milyong piso

toUmabot sa mahigit sampung milyong piso

-Write out symbols and fractions-Avoid abbreviations.-Provide phonetic spelling

Cont. Things To Remember in Script Writing

Speech has rhythm and this should be kept in mind when writing a script.

Key repetitive statements would help the listener get the message.

Basic Steps/Process in Radio Script Writing Get a good briefing/know your listener Do research about the topic Prepare content outline Write the first draft. Read it aloud. Time the material. Visualize the script Review the script Revise for style, correct timing, and accuracy

Timing the Newscast Program 05:00 Newscast Program 01:30 Ads and Infomercial/s 00:10 Station ID 00:30 Intro, Bumpers, and Teasers 02:50 Time left for News

BUMPER, TEASER, and BILLBOARD BUMPER is used between the news and commercial breaks.

It tells the listener that there is a break but there are still more news coming up.

Example: “We’ll be back for more news after these words from our sponsors.”

BUMPER, TEASER, and BILLBOARD It is used to stimulate curiosity so that listeners will stay tuned in to the news.

Example: “Waling waling to replace Sampaguita as our national flower?”

“Bea Alonzo at Gerald Anderson, nagkakamabutihan na nga ba?”

BUMPER, TEASER, and BILLBOARDBILLBOARD is usually heard after the news.

It tells the listeners who sponsored the news or infomercial.

Example: “This infomercial is brought to you by the Department of Health and this station.

FORMAT in Writing a Radio Script (Title Page) PROGRAM TITLE: Express Patrol STATION: DWSJ 99.9 Airtime: 8:00-8:05 a.m. daily Date of Newscast: August 30, 2016 Talents:

Anchor: __________ Reporters: ________ Field Reporters:____ Sound Technician:___ Director:____________

STORY TAGS -The final step to indicate the story has ended or

has more details in the next page. 1. Put ### at the end of the page to indicate

that the story has ended or put (more) at the end of the page to let the broadcaster know that there is another page.

2. If you must split a story into two pages, never break a sentence. Always end a page with a complete sentence.

Terms Used on a News Wheel ENGLISH FILIPINO Headlines Ulo National Pambansa Local/Provincial Probinsiya Infomercial Patalastas Foreign Ibayong Dagat Showbiz Showbis Sports Palakasan Weather Lagay ng Panahon

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