News Presentation Workshop

Welcome

Television News Presentation

Prepared by:

Md. Mahbubul Haque OsmaniLecturer, MSJ

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)News Presenter, Channel 24

What is News?Information about recent events

or happenings, especially as reported by newspapers, periodicals, radio, or television.A presentation of such

information, as in a newspaper or on a newscast.News – North, East, West, South.

What is News?News is something new. (Erase ÔsÕ

from News)News is variety of newness. (Plural

number of New)“When a dog bites a man, that’s not

news. But when a man bites a dog, which is news.” –Bogart, City Editor of the New York Sun. But Now a days, when dog bites a

prominent person like Prime Minister, President etc that is also news.

What is News?Something revealedSomething which somebody wants suppressed.Any event, idea or opinion that is timely Interests or affects a large number of people in a community and that is capable of being understood by them.

What is News?Anything you didn’t know yesterday.Sex, money, crime- that is news.Attract mass people. Breaking of statuesque

Example of a Television News

News Presentation

1. The activity of formally presenting something.

2. The act of making something publicly available

3. A show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view.

4. The act of presenting a proposal5. A visual representation of something6. Formally making a person known to

another or to the public

News PresenterA news presenter (also known as newsreader, newscaster, anchorman or anchorwoman, news anchor or simply anchor) A person who presents news during a news program in television show, on the radio or the Internet.News presenters can work in a radio studio, television studio

NewscastersA newscaster (short for "news broadcaster") A presenter of news bulletins. This person may be working in the field of broadcast journalism as a journalist

Example of Television anchoring

News AnchorsIn the United States and Canada, news anchors (also known as "anchorpersons", "anchormen", or "anchorwomen") present material prepared for a news program Many anchors are also involved in writing and/or editing the news for their programs.

TV Presenting - The BasicsBasic knowledge of television terminology and operating procedures.A clear voice.Good pronunciation skill.Self-confidence.Interpersonal skills.Be a natural communicator.

TV Presenting - The Basics Improvisation skills. An ability to memorize and recall facts, figures and storylines The ability to work calmly under stress. In most cases, some knowledge of the program topic (e.g. sports, etc).

TV Presenting - The Basics Comfort in front of the camera. Need to make people want to watch you. Don’t feel nervousTo instantly overcome those nervousness can take “breathing exercises”.

TV Presenting - The Basics Be able to think on feet (Padel). While many anchors will read scripts -- off of a teleprompter/autocue If news is breaking information instant from a producer/ Be able to listen to what’s happening and then relay the information to the audience in a clear and concise manner.

Example of Television anchoring

TV Presenting - The Basics TV-Friendliness. You don't necessarily have to be gorgeous, but let's face it. You might be surprised at how well you come across with a little training and a little makeup. Have good interviewing skills. Able to accept criticism, and follow instructions.

TV Presenting - The Basics Watch other television personalitiesNotice their onscreen behavior, such as how they speak and the way they dress. To be jack of all trades. Have to read and learn a lot. Read newspapers everyday. Watch TV news all the time. Make it the habit.

TV Presenting - The Basics Try to understand the jargons of TV news. Some basic jargons: Live: Direct, not pre-recorded. As live: Recorded like live, no editing required.

TV Presenting - The Basics IV: In Vision, when the presenter is seen on screen. OOV: Out Of Vision, Presenter reads, pictures go on air. Package (PKG): Reporter writes an intro which read by the presenter and the story is told by the reporter through voice over. GFX: Graphics, charts, maps, still pictures etc.

TV Presenting - The Basics Sync/Bite/SOT (Sound On Tape): Interview of persons in news. Vox Pop: Voice of People, general people’s comments. Link/OC (On Camera): Intro of a package. Sting: Opening or closing music of a news/program.

TV Presenting - The BasicsTalk Back: A device fixed in the ear of presenter to hear the commands of producer. PCR: Production Control Room, studio controlling room. Controlled by producers. 1+1, 1+2: Studio discussion. Two Way/Three Way: Talking people on location with the Presenter. Phono: When a reporter or someone else is contracted from the newsroom and his live/recorded voice goes on air.

Renowned News Presenters all over the World

Christiane Amanpour: (Born 12 January 1958) is the Chief International Correspondent for CNN and host of CNN International's nightly interview program Amanpour. She's also a Global Affairs Anchor of ABC News.


Anderson Hays Cooper: (Born June 3, 1967) is an American journalist, author, and television personality. He is the primary anchor of the CNN news show Anderson Cooper 360°. The program is normally broadcast live from a New York City studio; however, Cooper often broadcasts live on location for breaking news stories. As of September 2011, he also serves as host of his own eponymous syndicated daytime talk show, Anderson.

Anderson Hays Cooper, CNN


Darren Jordon: (Born 23 November 1960 in London, England) is a British journalist working for the Al-Jazeera 24 hour English language news and current affairs channel, Al Jazeera English.

Darren Jordon, Al Jazeera English


Vikram Chandra (NDTV): (7 January 1967- ) is the executive director and CEO of NDTV Group. He has been called in the popular press, one of the top journalists in India today. Chandra's reputation as a journalist was built while covering the Kashmir conflict. He is the former anchor for the Nine O'Clock News and current host of Gadget Guru and anchor of The Big Fight, on which he still appears despite his management responsibilities.

Vikram Chandra (NDTV)


Najia Ashar: A newscaster on the GEO news channel in Pakistan. She started reading the sports news but graduated to co-read the hour-long mainstream news program.

Najia Ashar, GEO news, Pakistan

Renowned News Presenters in Bangladesh

Farhana Nisho, Boishakhi Television

Kazi Mohua, Independent Television

Momota Sultana, ATN Bangla

Hasan Shahriar Kallol, Jamuna Television

Moonmoon Huq, ATN Bangla

Mumtahina Ritu, NTV

Shamsuddin Haider Dalim, Masranga TV

Shamim Ara Munni, ATN Bangla

Munirul Islam, NTV

Dima Nefartity, ATN Bangla

Rashed Kanchan, ATN Bangla

RAEQUA-AL HOSSAIN, NTV

RAISUL H CHOWDHURY, NTV

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