Formation Commentary of images
Training goals
Be able to: - understand writing techniques for voice-over commentaries of images, - adapt your style to the news being treated, - work with short deadlines, - master your voice and use intonation and speed.
Details
Contents
Summarising information to make it clear and understandable by your audience: - buiding up documentation: where to find pertinent information, - ranking information, describing, deciphering and getting people interested. Using lively, concise, styles adapted to the topic and media: - preparing your editing plan, choosing your sounds and illustration shots, avoiding paraphrasing video graphics. Understanding essential rules of diction and sound mixing studio techniques: - mastering the beginning and intonation, - reading your commentary naturally, - stepping back and daring. Being reactive: writing and recording your commentary quickly, - working with editors, - following the tone and cue sheet instructions of a TV programme or news.
Targeted at
Targeted at
TV, press and radio journalists.
Prerequisites
None.
Training methods
Trainers
TV journalist and actor, editor.
Training methods
Theoretical principles and viewings with group discussions of different topics, followed by case studies and hands-on activities in the editing studio. An actor will bring the vocal techniques to acquire for a successful commentary.
Strong points
• Writing and diction: the two essential asset to for a successful commentary.