5... 4... 3... 2... 1 those are the words you hear when a show ONW Now is about to start filming.
But, what goes into planning a news package? It's not just a camera and pushing record. There is a lot of planning that goes into making a video package that is worth watching and keeps your viewer interested.
"Making a package is no easy task, it takes patience, time, and effort. People think all you do is push record and that's it," Connor Bickford said.
Pre-planning a video package requires looking up information on your topic, sitting down with your interviewee, and establishing a relationship with them.
"You don't want to meet the person you're going to interview the day of, because then it will be awkward for them, you, and the viewer," Bickford said.
Also you must work around your interviewee's schedule, and have questions prepared ahead of time, do not expect to go into the interview and wing it.
Shot planning is one of the most important things to do on a video package. For example, if you are doing a package about a student who is in a advanced art class, you will want to get a lot of close-ups of the persons hand, paint brush, there art piece. Even there face so people can see who you are doing the package over.
"Wide shots are not good shots to use in most cases. A close up and medium shot are the best to use, because they give off a vibe that is more emotional to the viewer. A good package has creative shots and a emotional appeal to its viewer," Sean McPartland said.
If you want to create a great package you have to put time and effort into it and have a creative idea to go with your work ethic.
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