This week was the debut of Win FM's radio show 'The week'. I wrote the script for the 'what's on' section and presented this on the radio show. I also was in charge of the VTs during this week's bulletin and have been preparing several video features, which I filmed over the Easter break.
Brian Thornton's debriefUnfortunately, following the Easter break, the stories were in this week's winol were weak. The VTs were also far too complicated and so the aim for next week is too remember that the most important thing is simplicity. One of the packages was almost trying to be a hybird of a two-way and a VT. It cannot be a two-way unless the report in live. In this instance, the reporter really needed to be in the studio. Other problems included shaky shots, weak images and poor sound quality.
Sport this week was not as good as previous weeks. There was no sport in the headline clips as the images were weak i.e. long shot of the stadium.
The gallery made it happen this week, as VTs were far too complicated. We need to obsess over headlines, they should be number one priority, not an afterthought.
After 1pm, there needs to be less panic. This was a major point raised by Rob Kirk. We need to be less chaotic.
We also need to strive for balance in our packages regarding interviewees.
Chris Horrie's debriefAlexa.com measures the relative popularity of websites in the world. Amazon owns it and so looks whereabouts to place its adverts. Winol has climbed to under 500,000th from 1,000,000th in the world. Winol is the 21,000th (approx) most popular website in the country. We have overtaken the Hampshire Chronicle, which is 29,000 (approx). This shows that we are in a different league compared to other student work. Although this equates to about 600 regular viewers a week, our search engine optimisation needs to be increased. If we create the largest amount of traffic and keep within the code of conduct, then we have a winning formula.
Our aim for the coming weeks is to increase the amount of marketing we do, as this is our weakest area.
In terms of images, they need to be either action or identification pictures, not buildings.
This week was the debut of Win FM's radio show 'The week'. The news was too long. Radio is linear, whereas magazines are modular. This means that with radio, if the listener gets bored, they will turn off. Next week we need to either add a bed under the news or/and use stings, to tease the audience. This counters the problem of being linear.
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
WINOL week 8
Due to the bank holiday weekend, we missed out on Monday as our preparation day, so this week there is no WINOL. Instead we are preparing pieces for the royal wedding and an AV debate.
The WINOL team have pitched to Sky and so are going to be making a package about the atmosphere and events that that take place on the 29th April.
I have also produced a 'Big Interview' feature with Chris Mayo, an up and coming comedian in London.
This will take the style of an opening paragraph introducing who Chris is and what he does. Following this, the interview will take the format of Q and A (similar to the format that appears in celebrity magazines such as Heat). Additionally there will be three promotional pictures to go alongside the written article.
The WINOL team have pitched to Sky and so are going to be making a package about the atmosphere and events that that take place on the 29th April.
I have also produced a 'Big Interview' feature with Chris Mayo, an up and coming comedian in London.
This will take the style of an opening paragraph introducing who Chris is and what he does. Following this, the interview will take the format of Q and A (similar to the format that appears in celebrity magazines such as Heat). Additionally there will be three promotional pictures to go alongside the written article.
Week 7 feature
Southampton events in April
Dates to put in your diary:
Mother’s Day
The 3rd of April is Mother’s Day and to celebrate the one day a year that gives Mums the chance to put their feet up, why not treat yours to a three course lunch at Marwell Hall. All mums love flowers, don’t they? Hawthorn’s centre are holding an open event to officially launch the Southampton in Bloom competition, where guided walks would complete this Mother’s day perfectly.
Anniversary of the sinking of Titanic
The famous Titanic sank to the bottom of the ocean’s bed, ninety-nine years ago on the 15th April. To commemorate the anniversary, two walks will be taking place from the 15th to 17th April. You can either choose to take the Titanic Graves Walk; starting at the Old Cemetery located at Southampton Common (just off Hill Lane) or the Titanic Trail Guided walk; which begins at the ‘Stars at the Bargate‘, located in the city centre. Both these events are free, although bookings will need to be made in advance.
Easter
Although Easter is held this year between the 22nd- 25th April, there are plenty of activities running throughout this period and in the Easter school holidays to keep both young and old amused. Southampton Common is holding the Easter Fair; the south coast’s biggest travelling fun fair between the 21st April and the 2nd May. There is also a well-established Bank Holiday Monday market on the 25th, which the parents can enjoy, while the kids check out the rides. Marwell Wildlife are holding exciting Easter events on the 22 and 23 April. On the 22nd you can visit the crafts activities area and experience the opening of their new cheetah enclosure. The Wild Egg Hunt takes place on the 23rd, where you can discover lots of chocolate in all different shapes and sizes.
The Royal Wedding
The wedding of the year takes place on the 29th April, between Prince William and Kate Middleton. So, following the mood of the day, why not treat a loved one to a night at the theatre. Love, love, love is playing at the Nuffield Theatre from the 27th to the 30th April. The play is set in 1967 and follows the love story of Kenneth and Sandra. Their forty-year journey sees them experience their ambitious and paranoid lives, in the baby-boom era. Tickets range from £10.50 to £19.00.
Theatre
Avenue Q
From the West End to the Mayflower Theatre, Avenue Q is the hilarious and outstandingly clever musical, which combines the efforts of incredibly talented performers and personified puppets. The recommended age for viewing is 12+. The show runs from Tuesday 12th - Friday the 16th April. Ticket prices vary from £10 -£31.50.
Music
Bitterne Park United Reformed Church on Cobden Avenue, Bitterne Park will play host to the Spring Concert. , For one night only, on the 2nd of April, Southampton’s newest brass band will play both contemporary and traditional music. Ticket prices are £6.00 for adults and £5.00 for concessions. Tickets will be available on the door.
Ultimate Eagles
On the 30th April, The Brook are presenting the Ultimate Eagles; believed to be ‘the finest Tribute to The Eagles Featuring 4 members of Illegal Eagles.’
The boys believed the band needed something else. Something "bigger, better, faster, more". Doors open at 8pm. Tickets bought in advance are £16 and £18 if purchased on the door.
Other events
Menagerie
An exhibition featuring both artists and illustrators from in and around Southampton, will be held all month at the Soul Cellar.
P.A.Y Attention charity event
The event is to raise money for ‘children under 18 that are near or below the poverty line or people that are not living at home and are looking for employment. Our name is P.A.Y Attention, this means poverty and youth and how we need to pay attention to them and not just the children that can achieve because they have enough money to do so.’
Palmerston Park, on Palmerston Road, Southampton will hold the charity event on the 1st April. Enjoy the live music and see just how money much is raised!
Dates to put in your diary:
Mother’s Day
The 3rd of April is Mother’s Day and to celebrate the one day a year that gives Mums the chance to put their feet up, why not treat yours to a three course lunch at Marwell Hall. All mums love flowers, don’t they? Hawthorn’s centre are holding an open event to officially launch the Southampton in Bloom competition, where guided walks would complete this Mother’s day perfectly.
Anniversary of the sinking of Titanic
The famous Titanic sank to the bottom of the ocean’s bed, ninety-nine years ago on the 15th April. To commemorate the anniversary, two walks will be taking place from the 15th to 17th April. You can either choose to take the Titanic Graves Walk; starting at the Old Cemetery located at Southampton Common (just off Hill Lane) or the Titanic Trail Guided walk; which begins at the ‘Stars at the Bargate‘, located in the city centre. Both these events are free, although bookings will need to be made in advance.
Easter
Although Easter is held this year between the 22nd- 25th April, there are plenty of activities running throughout this period and in the Easter school holidays to keep both young and old amused. Southampton Common is holding the Easter Fair; the south coast’s biggest travelling fun fair between the 21st April and the 2nd May. There is also a well-established Bank Holiday Monday market on the 25th, which the parents can enjoy, while the kids check out the rides. Marwell Wildlife are holding exciting Easter events on the 22 and 23 April. On the 22nd you can visit the crafts activities area and experience the opening of their new cheetah enclosure. The Wild Egg Hunt takes place on the 23rd, where you can discover lots of chocolate in all different shapes and sizes.
The Royal Wedding
The wedding of the year takes place on the 29th April, between Prince William and Kate Middleton. So, following the mood of the day, why not treat a loved one to a night at the theatre. Love, love, love is playing at the Nuffield Theatre from the 27th to the 30th April. The play is set in 1967 and follows the love story of Kenneth and Sandra. Their forty-year journey sees them experience their ambitious and paranoid lives, in the baby-boom era. Tickets range from £10.50 to £19.00.
Theatre
Avenue Q
From the West End to the Mayflower Theatre, Avenue Q is the hilarious and outstandingly clever musical, which combines the efforts of incredibly talented performers and personified puppets. The recommended age for viewing is 12+. The show runs from Tuesday 12th - Friday the 16th April. Ticket prices vary from £10 -£31.50.
Music
Bitterne Park United Reformed Church on Cobden Avenue, Bitterne Park will play host to the Spring Concert. , For one night only, on the 2nd of April, Southampton’s newest brass band will play both contemporary and traditional music. Ticket prices are £6.00 for adults and £5.00 for concessions. Tickets will be available on the door.
Ultimate Eagles
On the 30th April, The Brook are presenting the Ultimate Eagles; believed to be ‘the finest Tribute to The Eagles Featuring 4 members of Illegal Eagles.’
The boys believed the band needed something else. Something "bigger, better, faster, more". Doors open at 8pm. Tickets bought in advance are £16 and £18 if purchased on the door.
Other events
Menagerie
An exhibition featuring both artists and illustrators from in and around Southampton, will be held all month at the Soul Cellar.
P.A.Y Attention charity event
The event is to raise money for ‘children under 18 that are near or below the poverty line or people that are not living at home and are looking for employment. Our name is P.A.Y Attention, this means poverty and youth and how we need to pay attention to them and not just the children that can achieve because they have enough money to do so.’
Palmerston Park, on Palmerston Road, Southampton will hold the charity event on the 1st April. Enjoy the live music and see just how money much is raised!
WINOL week 7
This week we had Maria Milano, from Instyle magazine visit. Maria observed and gave us feedback on our WINOL bulletin and gave us advice about what to expect from a career in journalism.
This week I produced a written feature titled 'Southampton events in April'. The subtitle 'dates to put in your diary' includes information regarding events on Mother's Day, the anniversary of the sinking of Titanic, Easter and the royal wedding. Smaller sections outline what theatrical, musical and other events the city has to offer.
Maria Milano's feedback
This week I produced a written feature titled 'Southampton events in April'. The subtitle 'dates to put in your diary' includes information regarding events on Mother's Day, the anniversary of the sinking of Titanic, Easter and the royal wedding. Smaller sections outline what theatrical, musical and other events the city has to offer.
Maria Milano's feedback
- 'capable and did a fabulous job'
- The gallery and studio were calm and organised.
- There was a good mix of hard and soft news.
- The presenter's posture needs to be smart and open, without looking too rigid,
- Presenters need to be grammatically correct.
- WINOL is now stepping up its game.
- There is a maturity to packages.
- There was a calm, relaxed attitude in the gallery and the studio (both before and after the fire alarm).
- The headline straps need to be in capitals and in larger font.
- In terms of sport, if there is a failure and it is in the audience's interest, then that must be shown (not just celebratory moments).
- Timings of packages need to be exact (out cues and out words).
- Always feel the atmosphere.
- Tenses in links cannot be mixed.
- Countdown from ten to one and give guidance in the gallery seconds before action is needed.
- We need to make sure we have one full rehearsal with VTs and then shorter rehearsals (going into and out of VTs).
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