News Report Conventions

News Package:


A news package usually runs for 1.20 to 2.00 in length. This is one of the longest type of news storytelling found on TV. A news package is usually what is used in the news when they cut from the studio to the location of the story and where it is happening. News packages usually contain the long stories in depth which is filmed in the location of where the action is taking place. We see field reporters presenting what happens in the news package, typically you would have the anchor presenting however in news packages we see the field reporter presenting. 

Field Reporter :





















The field reporter is the anchor of the news package. The person who delivers and presents the news to the audience. The news anchor would be a professional expert in the field which they are presenting. The way in which they are dressed would inform the audience of the atmosphere and location as to where they are. So depending on their field their costume will change, to match the location and the situation. For example a field reporter in a mountain location would typically be wearing warm clothing compared to a field reporter in a hot location, Field reporters are used in news packages because the best way for the audience to get involved and interact is if the presenter is an expert in their field and if they are part of the story. By having the field reporter present the news it makes it more believable that they have the knowledge required for the job which they are doing. 
Links to Studio:



This is when the news links to the studio. Where the audience get to see the field reporter interacting with the studio. This makes it more believable for the audience and makes the story more realistic. This is a convention used in news packages, this is where the audience are able to see the main anchor talking to the field reporter who is at a different location. This is usually shown live however it may also be a pre-recorded footage. This convention focuses on the camera language of how the reporter presents and how the footage is shown back at the studio. The man aspects of this convention is how the camera captures the footage to back up the news making it more engaging for the audience. The field reporters are then able to present the news with the help of footage as evidence which then can support their story allowing the presenter at the studio to ask questions for the field reporter to answer.

Mode of address to viewer:




This convention is used in many news packages however it is different each time as the mode of address depends on the audience  as well as the story being covered. If the news package is about a serious topic the mode of address is most likely to be formal and direct. Meaning the presenters voice will come across as clear and direct allowing the audience to understand the issue of the topic and how it is serious. The language used by the presenter will also depend on the issue and the story being told. How complexed the language is and how certain words may be used to express different issues will depend on the story and also who the story is being told to, so the target audience and whether they will understand certain terms used. 


Interviewing Experts and Witnesses:




Another convention which is used in news packages is the use of interviews. In order for the audience to believe the stories being presented to them its important to have experts and witnesses who are part of the story. This allows the audience to engage more with the presenter as they know what is being presented to them is real. Having experts and eye witnesses effects the audience as they are more convinced that the story is true.The reason as to why only part of the interview is show is because the important part of the interview must be shown to the audience and there is not enough time to show the whole footage of the interview within the new package. Also because part of the footage may not be relevant and necessary for the news package story.

Report Structure:


This is how the presenter will present the report. This convention would involve the anchor signing in and out, making sure they mention who they are and where they are reporting the story from, the main topic/issue and lastly concluding the story with their expert opinions. The report structure will also include archive footage and interviews.  This is shown to back the story and what the anchor has to say to the audience. Allowing the audience to believe the issues which have been presented to them. The reason for this convention is so that the news package has every aspect which makes it reliable and accurate. Having achieve footage and interviews makes the facts more reliable and makes the story more professional. This convention is used so that the new package is professional the anchor is able to present knowing what to do when and how long they have to spend in each section.

Actuality Footage: 


Actuality footage is when the footage is taken at the time of action. This means when it is happening live and usually its recorded by those who are not so professional as they get footage of when it happens. The footage is not so clear as it is filmed on the go meaning when the action happens anyone who is able to record part of the scene will film what they can. This is an advantage for the news as the audience are able to see how the atmosphere is like at that specific time and what's happening live at that moment in time. This has a huge affect on the audience as they find it more believable seeing what happens, this creates a connection with the audience and the issue as they are able to see the situation live, which makes it more serious creating more meaning for the audience. Another reason as to why news packages use actuality footage is because its not really likely for people to capture the footage when they are a victims of the issue. So those filming are usually people who are in the situation by chance and are able record part of it.

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Field Reporter:

The field reporter is the anchor of the news package. The person who delivers and presents the news to the audience. The news anchor would be a professional expert in the field which they are presenting. In this news report the field reporter is wearing formal appropriate clothing. He is wearing suit, shirt and tie which is formal clothing, this matches the setting of the news report as it is a serious issue. We see the field reporter for the first time at 0.03 seconds, we see the formal clothing he is in which initiates the fact that he is going to discuss a certain issue which is serious. The field reporter in this news report is involved within the story as he presents the news in an engaging way by stating references to what he says. For example at 0.09 seconds when he mentions the journalist names it allows the audience to see that the news is reliable as the reporter is giving facts and backing it up with evidence such as the people involved within the news. Both the field reporter and news reporter are of same age and both male. This allows the audience to see that because they are of same age, ethnicity and gender they are able to understand each other and also they are experienced. 

Links to studio:

This news package has the elements which make it link back to studio. This is when the audience gets to see the field reporter having a conversation with the news reporter. This allows the audience to see how they both react and weather the news presented to the audience is reliable. This was live recorded as we can see both the field reporter and presenter talking which allows us to know that it is happening live, as the field reporter was also answering questions given by the news reporter. Both the  At 1.36 we see the field reporter however we can hear the news reporter. This creates tension as the audience want to see the person speaking. It allows the news reporter to get ready as this is live and in order to be filmed the news reporter must be ready. Also having the field reporter on screen while the news reporter is speaking allows the audience to see the facial expression of the field reporter. At 1.38 we see both the field reporter and news reporter on the same screen which allows the audience to see that both the field reporter and news reporter are not in the same location. This allows the news report to be more reliable as we have the field reporter giving news from where he is and informing the news reporter of how the situation is.  At 1.41 we see the news reporter asking the field reporter a question. This allows the audience to also believe what is being told as the field reporter is speaking after hearing about the situation and also talking about where he is and how the atmosphere of where he is, is like. 

UN say Gaza 'on knife edge'-

Mode of address to viewer:
This is when the anchor gives the audience news and how they present the news. For example the type of language they use, weather its complexed or simple. Its also on how the anchor refers to the audience and weather they are used in the news report. At 0.15 we hear the anchor referring to people which includes the audience at home. Straight away the news report refers to the audience which means they are involving the audience making the atmosphere more personal. Using the word 'people' will allow the audience to know that they to come under the category which means the news reporter can be linked to them. At 0.27 when we hear the translators voice who is translating what the guy is saying we get to know that the issue is serious. This is because the news revealed is serious and also because the tone of voice allows us to know the translator is well educated and knows what he is saying. At 0.44 when we hear the news anchor we can tell he is well educated by his grammar and also the way he phrases his words. He mentions technical words however they are not words which the audience will not understand. For example 'restraint' would be a word which is technical as the anchor could have said control however used a word which is more professional. At 1.21 when we hear the anchor speaking we can tell he is giving us the information in bit instead of talking fast he is talking in a slow pace allowing the audience to pick up on the knowledge provided. Also allowing the audience to understand the knowledge provided. The anchor in this news reporter is fact provider as he is giving facts throughout the whole news report.

Interviewing experts and witnesses:
This allows the news reporter to be much more formal and reliable as the information provided is told by someone who was part of the story. It creates a trust between the audience and news anchor. It allows the audience to see how the witness reacted to the situation and how the situation affected their life. The camera techniques used while interviewing the  witness was mainly mid at 0.28 as it allows the audience to understand the witness at a personal level. We can see the witness and his reactions. As audience we can also see the background at 0.24 which allows us to see the situation they are in and also the location which they are at. This creates a meaning allowing us to understand the problems they are facing. The location adds significance as it is located where the news report is based we see this at 0.23. The status of the interviewee is not so good. As audience we can tell the witness is a middle class working guy. This is because at 0.28 when we hear the witness saying he spent his own money to buy a tractor to look for his brother. This allows us to know that he has money however he has not got so much that he can spend it whenever and wherever, he has sufficient amount and uses it on things which he needs and things which benefit him. At 1.12 we see a shot which has graphics on it as the label allows us to know where it happened and what it is. The red arrow allows the audience to get a better understanding of where the secondary explosion took place. The expert in this news report is a knowledgeable person as they are delivering the news with facts allowing the audience to have a better understanding on the circumstances. For example at 1.13 when the expert is going through the shot of the secondary explosion and explain it in detailing to inform the audience of what is happening.  The witness in this new report is at the event of where this is all happening. Instead of having a vox popper this news report has a witness which was live at the event. This allows the audience to believe the news more as they have received information from someone live at the time and someone who is not just giving their opinion but stating what they actually saw.

Report structure:
At 0.04 we hear the anchor introducing the news. This allows the audience to know and understand what the news report is going to be about. It allows them to get background knowledge on the issue. The context is given at the start when introduced as the anchor explains who, where, when, how and why thought the first part. We find out this information at the beginning. As audience we find out the people in Gaza where affected by the damage from over night air wave at 0.08.  At 1.48 we see an archive footage of how they have been creating better weapons. Having this archive footage allows us to see what they have created. It creates more meaning for the audience as we are able to see it and this pre-recorded shot allows the audience to see what they have made. At 0.28 we see the witness explaining his condition and his families condition because of what happened in Gaza. In this news report the facts presented have been shown in various ways. For example at 0.08 there was a voice over and we can see what the anchor is talking about. At 0.53 we see a member of the united nation give their say on the issue. Thereafter at 1.00 when we see the graphics of the area, we hear a voice over explaining the graphics. This allows the audience to stay engaged throughout the news as it uses all types of techniques from voice overs, graphics and archive footage. At 1.28 we get to see the location again in a different area. This allows the audience to see different areas and the circumstances in the same country but different location. At 2.36 we hear the anchor signing out. He gives his name, company and place where he is singing out from. This allows the audience to know where the presenter is speaking from as he didn't introduce himself in the beginning when giving an introduction. However signing in with his name is not necessary as the audience are more interested in the story which is why this news report goes straight in to the story. 

Actuality footage:
This news report was filmed professionally as the shots are clear and visible. This news report was serious and the footage was showing the after affects of the air wave. This however allowed the audience to see the situation of how peoples lives were affected. We get to hear about how it happened at 0.09. We then see the affects of the issue at 0.28 when we see people houses demolished. This is a actuality footage as we can see what the house is like at that time, and how the people were affected by the air wave. This news report uses the actuality footage throughout however it was cut so that graphics, archive footage and witness are also involved. For example we start with an actuality footage as 0.06 as we see the damages which took place over night. The contextualization used in this news report is more on what happened after the disaster. The presenter speaks through voice over allowing the audience to see the damages instead of seeing the person giving the facts. However we see the witness giving his statement of what happened and how it affected him at 0.20. We also see the witness speaking Arabic at 0.23 and there is a translator explaining what he is saying as the audience will be able to understand the translator. This also allows us to see how the this shot is an actuality footage as the person speaking is speaking another language meaning they are not so professional and educated to speak English, which then indicates that this was filmed at the time of the event.

Factual Programming codes and conventions

Docu Drama: This is a non-fiction drama which focuses on real events with real characters presented in a dramatic way.

                                                                                                                The road to Guantanamo




This is an example of docu drama. This is part of a drama based on the story of a trio of British Muslims who were held without charge in Guantanamo bay for 2 years.














I shouldn't be alive



This is also another example of docu drama. This drama has been aired in multiple countries such as United States, Canada, Uk, Netherlands, Australia and many more. This show features many different accounts of individuals and groups caught in different dangerous scenarios. This is then presented by the interviewers. One of the main reason is to see how the survivor managed to survive and any decisions they made to keep them alive.











Touching the void

This documentary is about two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This is based n real life an true story. There are many aspects of this documentary which makes it docu drama. Firstly its a real story and the characters in the documentary are also real. Some of the codes and conventions which are used in this documentary is voice overs. We hear the presenter through voice overs in 0.20 seconds. The facts are also presented through voice overs allowing the audience to see the scenes while hearing facts keeping the audience engaged and entertained. The background sound at 0.49 seconds makes it more believable and engaging as you can hear the win gushing making it seem more real which also makes the audience feel part of the story. Different camera styles and techniques also make it seem more real and interesting for the audience. For example at 0.51 seconds when we see the frozen leg of the climbers we feel part of it and on a personal level we get to see the journey of the climbers. There are many interesting and unique aspects of the documentary which keeps us entertained and keeps us wanting to watch more. For example at 0.57 seconds when we see the guy fall as audience we would want to carry on watching to see what happens next. At 1.12 seconds when we see the guy fall in to the iced ground as audience we want to know what happens to him. Shots like 1.33 seconds allows the viewers to see what the scene looks like it allows the audience to feel more engaged as they are able to see the atmosphere and location in a much more clearer view. 


Docu Soap: This is a documentary series which is filming the lives of the people in an entertaining way.

                                                                                     Hotel India


This is an example of docu soap. The main reason for this drama is to see how they present the lives of people and how they present it to the audience in a entertaining way. This documentary goes through the scenes of India's oldest and famous hotel and looks at the Taj Mahal palace hotel.




999 What's your emergency?                                  



This is also another example of docu soap. This documentary is a British factual documentary following the members of the emergency services in Blackpool, Lancashire etc and how the ambulance service is throughout the UK.









Motorway Cops

This is an example of docu soap as we follow the lives of real people and their lives are filmed in a entertaining way. In this documentary we see how the cops are after people which allows us to see the lives of ordinary people. This documentary starts with an opening montage at 0.50 seconds. This allows the audience to see what happened in previous episodes. As audience we get to see footage and scenes of what's happening and facts are delivered to us through voice overs. The facts are mainly presented through voice overs such as 1.16seconds. This allows the audience to engage with the documentary as they can hear and see what is happening at the same time. There is also subtitles which makes it easier for the viewers to see which may also be a negative as some viewers may prefer not to have subtitles. The cop speaks us through what he will be doing and the issue which they will be facing, and the problems being caused. At 1. 53 seconds we get to see a shot of the road creating an impact on the audience as they are able to see the view of the cops and the position they are in. This documentary also has an interview type aspect where we see a cop talk about what they feel about this certain topic and issue. We hear what they think and also facts to back what they are saying. At 3.53 seconds when we see the shot of the drivers and how they are taken to the ambulance as audience we understand how serious the matter is and how it has affected the driver.

Infotainment: This is a documentary where the information is given on a certain topic in an entertaining way.

                                                                                    Amanda knox trial: 5 key questions



This is an example of infotainment as the information from the documentary is presented in an entertaining way. This makes it much more entertaining and interesting for the audience.






The last hours of Britney Murphy


This is also another example of infotainment. The information presented in this program is shown in an entertaining way for the viewers which makes it much more interesting for the audience.






Come dine with me

This is a competition program which can be classified as infotainment as the program has aspects which the audience can learn from. The process of preparing the food is shown to the audience the information is presented to the audience in an entertaining way. At the beginning 0.07 seconds we see a montage of what is going to happen. This allows the audience to look forward to what's coming up and how they can prepare for the things coming up in the show. It gives the audience a chance to know and expect things from the shwo making it more engaging and entertaining for the viewers. This program also has voice overs which makes it more informative for the audience. The presenter in this program is very entertaining through his humor, for example at 0.12 seconds. This program also has a lot of reaction shots which allows the viewers to see how the guest feel about certain comments etc. For example at o.17 seconds we see a reaction shot of a ladies face after someone commented something about her. These types of shots also has an influence on the viewers thoughts and opinions on what they personally feel and who they would support. At 5.33 seconds we see the contestant cooking and how they prepare to feed their guest. They discuss what they are going to make and also how they will make it. The presenter who is doing the voice over plays a huge part in the infotainment role as they keep the audience engaged and entertained through their comments which are humors and sarcastic creating a fun entertaining environment.


Wildlife documentary:This is a documentary on natural history. This is usually shown on public broadcasting channels and mostly to do with animal and plants, or anything which is to do with non-human living creatures.

                                                                                     Country file


This is an example of wildlife documentary. This is a British television program which is shown weekly about different reports on rural and environmental issues in the UK.









Natures weirdest events

This is also another example of wildlife documentary. The presenter Chris Packham examines  some of the weirdest natural events on the planets. The footage taken by eyewitness and new crews allows them to unravel the facts behind every story.




Animal maternity

This is documentary is on wildlife.This documentary goes through the way in which an elephant lives its life, It gives out facts on the animal and how it produces babies. This documentary has a lot of voice overs. The voice overs are usually done during the time when the presenter is giving out facts on the elephant. For example at 0.08 seconds we hear the presenter talking about the elephant and what they do. At 0.37 seconds we see visuals and clips on how the elephants produce babies. We see the clip which describes what happens and also a voice over to describe what's happening in the clip. This documentary goes through the lives of elephants and its shown in many different ways, The whole documentary is done through voice overs. This is because the documentary is much more interesting when seen visually especially when its on a topic where it is easier to understand when seeing visuals. At 2.57 seconds we see clips of what happens in the female elephants body. The way in which the documentary splits the male and females clip makes it much more easier to understand and using the same clip process allows the audience to be engaged and involved. The clip id interesting as it is described in a unique and different way compared to other documentaries,

Reality TV: This is based on unscripted situations and actual occurrences. This documentary is filmed with real life characters and how they live their life.


                                                                                   Don't tell the bride



This is an example of reality TV. The series in which the groom has to choose everything in his wedding. From the venue, cake and the wedding dress. This show is based on lives of real people.









Baby faced brides


This is an example of reality TV. This series is based on getting married. This is about average brides and this documentary follows three couples from different parts of the country and different backgrounds.






The great British bake off

This show is classified as reality TV. This fits in the category of reality TV as it is filmed live and as the audience we follow the lives of ordinary people and how they perform their skills and different cooking styles and techniques. As the audience we get to see everything which is happening in the kitchen. For example at 0.12 seconds we see one of the contestant and what she is doing, We also see other contestant and what they are ding. For example at 0.15 seconds another contestant is describing what sh is doing while performing what she is saying. At 0,20 seconds we see the one of the judges tasting the food, This creates tension for both the contestant and the audience as they are all eager to find out what the judge has to say for it. It also about what they feel. Both the judges create an environment which is entertaining for both the contestants and viewers. The things they do have an impact on what the audience feel about them. For example at 0.37 seconds when we see the judge running with moose not letting the other judge taste it because she wanted it all to herself. This creates a fun environment as it not always the serious environment how many cook shows are. Having these aspects makes it more different and unique. This also allows the audience to be more engaged as they are watching reality TV however its not the same old usual cook show this cook show has elements which makes it more engaging and entertaining for the viewers.


Educational TV: This is based on giving the viewers a educational facts and knowledge. The educational TV can either be factual which is made for a educational purpose or fiction which is programmed.

                                             
                                                                                     School Report

This is an example of educational TV. This is a show which has an educational purpose and this is shown as the students are the ones to present the show. They present news on their school and allow others to gain information on their school. 

     NumberJacks

This is another example of educational TV. This show educates little kids and allows them to understand how to work with numbers. It teaches them different things related to maths such as addition, subtraction etc. 

Mistermaker

This is also another example of educational TV. Mistermaker is a show where children learn to be creative and use their imagination. This program allows children to educate in a fun and entertaining environment. Mistermaker is creative and also entertaining allowing little children to engage and learn. The graphics and the styles used in the show is one of the main aspects which make the show more entertaining and engaging fr the children. For example at 0.21 seconds the shot would appeal to the little children as they can visually see what mistermaker is thinking. There are many aspects which make it education. Little things which make it education for example at 0.51 seconds when Mistermaker describes all the different equipment he will be using and what for.  In this show Mistermaker describes everything in detail allowing the viewers to know exactly what to do and how to do it. For example at 1.31 seconds when he gives a technique as to how the audience can do what he is doing. This allows the children to try out what he is doing. Mistermaker goes in to detail so that the audience at home can also do what he is doing and find it easy to do so as he goes in to detail making it easier for the viewers at home to try the different techniques. 

Factual Programming codes and conventions

Special interest documentary:
This documentary focuses on different topics which would appeal to certain type of people. It appeals to a very niche audience. These documentaries are usually one off so not part of a series. These types of documentaries are usually traditional and are mostly aired on small broadcasting networks.

-Storage Wars


This is an example of a special interest documentary. There is a niche audience for this show as the program appeals to a small audience. The audience are usually those who are interested in seeing what the auctioneers get.





-The age of the train  

This is also another example of a special interest documentary as it appeals to those who are interested in trains and understanding the functions of trains. This is a one off documentary as you won't find many documentaries on this topic in fact there aren't many documentaries on trains.

-Stealth War ships on the sea

This is an example of special interest documentary which is a one off documentary as it only appeals to a certain type of audience. This documentary focuses on a specific topic, which appeals to a small audience who are usually interested in these types of documentaries. These types of documentaries are usually made for those who have a certain interest in these topic such as ships. The audience are more likely to enjoy this documentary if they can relate to it or if they are interested in this type of topic. There are many conventions which are used in this documentary for example at the beginning of the documentary to 0.10 seconds we hear voice overs on the  topic which the documentary is going to be on. At 5.32 seconds we see the presenter who is talking about this topic. The presenter is usually an expert who talks about the topic which is of their interest. At 13.11 seconds when the voice over is describing the ship we see a visual of the ship and how the ship is what the voice over describes it as. At 12.05 seconds we see some text on the screen which allows the audience to see what the voice over is mentioning and it also allows the audience to be more engaged as the documentary is more interesting and appealing with texts and different types of shots. At 18.58 seconds when the voice over is describing the ship we get to see the structure of the ship through a shot of the structure which being described. We also see different camera shots and angles for example at the beginning from 0.10 seconds we get to see different varieties of shots which is also appealing and engaging for the audience. The camera angles will allow the audience to feel much more engaged and entertained as it will be more appealing. We also see different camera techniques which will appeal to the audience for example at 0.03 seconds, how the camera technique is used to look more interesting and appeal to the audience. This documentary did have music in the background at some points such as the beginning as they introduce the show and have voice-over and background music from 0.13 seconds. Another convention used in this documentary is music. Music is used at 0.08 as the music matches the mood of the documentary and also allows the audience t engage more with the documentary. The presentation of facts is a convention used in this documentary. We see the key facts presented through voice overs at 2.08 allowing us to see visual shots which makes the documentary more interesting and entertaining. 

Make Over show:
This is a reality TV genre where we see people who participate in the show and how their life is changed through the series. Makeover shows are usually to do with physical appearance or transforming and changing different issues affecting someones life. This type of show usually has an expert who gives their opinions.

-Pimp my ride

This is an example of a makeover show as they are changing the look of the car by styling it and giving it a makeover to look different to how it first was.






-Super Nanny




This is also an example of a makeover show as the nanny is helping the children to change and become better children. This shows how the nanny transforms the children and we see there journey and how they change through the process.




-60 minute makeover

This show is about changing and re-designing a house. In this show we see how they change and improve the house. At the beginning of the show we see the workers and how the presenter speaking to different workers as they all have different roles and responsibilities. For example at 0.10 seconds we see the presenter talking to one of the workers and asking her about how shes finding it, and what she feels about her team. One convention which we see in this show is how the camera techniques create a meaning. For example at 2.56 seconds we see the designer speaking to the workers about what they should be doing and how they should be doing their job. At this point the camera shot is a long shot allowing the viewers to see what is happening around the room. For example their body language and also the background so where they are. At 2.54 seconds the designer is telling the worker about the cost of the table. This makes the show a bit more personal as the viewers feel engaged and involved as they are aware of different aspects and facts happening on the show. At 3.01 seconds when the designer points at the table on the other side of the room the camera follows it allowing the viewers to see what he is talking about, this also creates a bond and allowing the audience to feel part of the show. At 12.52 seconds we get to see the room which has been made. This allows the audience to see the process of the house while it is still under work. Showing the audience makes it more personal as they feel part of the show and they are aware of what is happening and when it is happening. At 3.09 seconds even though the designer is still talking to the worker we see other workers on screen and how they are working. This allows the viewers to see that the other workers are also still active while they are not being filmed. This show uses experts as the house must have experts while under construction. The designer is the expert as they know what the workers should be doing and the role of each worker. A convention used in this video was use of suspense concealing outcomes as the audience watch the whole show to see the overall outcome. We see the outcomes right at the end at 12.52. Another convention used is music, in this show we hear music at 0.02 which al,lows the show to be much more interesting and engaging as the background music matches the mood of the show. 

Discussion:
This is a documentary where the studio panel will discuss issues on specific topics and themes with experts. There is usually a live audience which get involved, the show does not move location meaning it stays within the studio. This type of show is usually set in a studio and it does not move out of the studio meaning it stays on set. The presenters also ask question making the conversation and discuss flow at a pace.

-Man of the match

This is also a discussion show as the presenter and guest speak about what happened in the match. They talk about key facts of the show and experts give their opinions.






-Question time


This is a discussion show where different experts in politics discuss different topics which are popular. The experts give their own opinion and what they feel should happen and the audience/public have a say and chance to ask questions.






-Big Brother bits on the side
















This show is a discussion about people who are involved in reality TV. At 0.42 seconds we see a montage of different clips. This allows the viewers to see a re-cap of what has already happened, and possible topics which the presenter may have a discussion about. The audience have a say and also ask questions which the presenter speaks through. However when the guest comes on the audience get to hear their views and opinions on different facts. The guest is usually one of the members who are no longer part of the reality tv show, so they talk about their experience and what they feel about certain things. Having the guest speaking makes it more personal for the viewers as they get to hear the experience of the guest and how they may have felt in certain situations etc. This also allows the audience to have a chance at asking key questions which the presenters can then ask the guest. Thereafter they will have a discussion on key aspects from the show. In this show we have experts who come in to talk about different topics for example at 20.15 seconds when the presenter is speaking to a guest who gives her opionion. However the experts give their own opinion on the things which are viewed by them. The camera shots vary from long to mid. Most shots are long as we see the live audience in the back which allows it to be more believable and also reassures the viewers that there is a live audience. We see the audience get involved for example at 10.08 seconds when we see a person from the live audience give their view and opinion on the situation. We also see the reaction to other audience as to whether they agree with that person or feel something different.If they disagree they also get the chance to stay what they feel. At 21.30 seconds we see the presenter talking to a guest and his tone of voice and body language is all personal as he is asking a question which the audience as well as him want to know the answer to. A convention used in this video is the use of experts we see this at 4.17. In this video we get to see experts who give their say on what they feel. Another convention use was interviews, this was presented at 14.16 when we see the presenter talking to a guest and asking them for their opinion on different facts. 

Review Show:
Review shows are usually shows which have a certain motive and sole purpose in reviewing a new product or service. This type of show is usually analysing and reviewing the product letting the audience know more about the product. This type of show usually shows a demonstration of testing the product to the audience.


-Top Gear



This is also another example of a review show. At the end of the show they review the car and talk about how the car can be improved. The experts also mention their personal opinion on the car.




-The official UK Top 40


This is another example of a review show. The UK top 40 songs are reviewed and the presenter describes their opinion and reviews the song thereafter they rate it in and list it in the UK top 40. The audience get to see which song makes it to the top and which is at the bottom of the list.



-Will it blend

This is an example of a review show as the presenter reviews the product. The point of the show is to see if the product will blend. Before the presenter blends the product he describes the product and gives a review on the product and his opinion on the product. At the beginning of the show we see a montage of the previous experiments which the presenter has carried out from the beginning to 0.18 seconds.At 0.27 seconds there is a voice over of the presenter and shots of where he went. This allows the audience to be more engaged and involved as he is allowing the audience know what he is doing while he is showing what he is doing, making it more visually appealing for the audience. At 1.11 seconds before they carry out their experiment they advertise their product which is the blender as they are also trying to make sales on their product so they are able to gain customer awareness by advertising to their audience. At 1.26 seconds when we see the products being blended the sound effects make it more interesting and appealing as the sound allows us to feel part of the experiment and able to feel part of the show and seeing it happen for real. At 1.28 seconds we see a close up of the blender as it allows the audience to see the product and how it looks in real life and close up makes it more personal allowing the audience to feel involved. At 1.35 seconds when we see the phone come apart we believe it more as it is shown through a close up so we get to see the stages of the phone coming apart. At the end the presenter shows the outcome of blending the phones and what happens. We get to see the end product which is partially a suspense for the audience. This is because the audience have to wait to see whether the product actually blends and if it does blend then how the overall outcome looks like. This keeps the audience engaged and entertained throughout as they are willing to see what happens at the end. A convention used in this video is archieve footage, we see this at 0.26. This allows the audience to see that the presenter actually went out to purchase the product. Another convention used is use of suspense, concealing outcome. We see this as the audience keep watching till the end to see if the iphone 5s and 5c do blend. At 2.08 we see the overall outcome and how both the phones did blend.

Chat show:

This type of show is usually talking about a specific topic. During a chat show they usually talk about the person who is the guest of the show. Chat shows are usually studio based shows which are based on the discussion of the guests everyday issues. These chat shows usually have aspects which benefit those who come in and share their problems for example after help, and providing help in general were necessary. Chat shows may have follow up shows which may continue depending on the topic.

-The Jeremy Kyle show



This is a chat show where people come to talk about everyday problems. The presenter Jeremy tries to solve the problem and also shows the audience who is more at fault in the problem out of the two people who come in.




-Alan Carr Chatty man




This is another example of a chat show. The presenter talks about the latest gossip in a sense of humor making it less formal and in much more sarcastic way.




-The Jerry Springer show

The Jerry Springer show is an example of a chat show. This chat show discusses different issues and topic which the guests are facing and how the presenter can help them solve their problems by talking about their problem. This show is classified as a chat show as they are speaking about the guests problem which means they are having a conversation over certain topic. At 0.10 seconds we see the presenter who straight away asks the guest a question. This allows the audience to feel this is a chat show as the guest is not just discussing her issues in fact the presenter also speaks to the guest about her problem. After the guest answers the first question the presenter thereafter asks the guest more questions for example at 0.20 seconds which allows the conversation to flow as the guest is also answering the presenters questions. At 0.24 seconds we get to see the live audiences reaction, and the shot is a mid shot of two audience, this allows the viewers to see the expression of the audience. At 0.33 seconds we get to see the audiences reaction again. These shots are specially used as it creates tension and allows the viewers to feel more interested as it creates tension and makes them feel more engaged with the chat show. At 0.46 seconds when we see the other members who are part of the show, we see how they converse between each other. They are arguing and the camera shot is mid allowing us to see the top half of the body, which allows the viewers to see their body language. At 0.51 seconds we get to hear and see the audiences reaction to what the guest says. It affects the viewers at home as we feel the same emotions and expressions as the live audience. At 1.03 seconds we get to see something which usually is not shown in chat shows which is a fight between the ladies. This fight makes the chat show much more interesting as the audience get to see how the ladies react and its much more entertaining for the audience and the viewers at home. Another convention used in this video is use of suspense, concealing outcome which is presented at 0.06 when the guest mentions what she feels and we find out at 0.29 its true. Another convention is the use of voice over which is presented at 0.34 when we see the screen of a picture and the guest is speaking.


Magazine shows:
This is usually a show which brings a combination of different sub genres as it usually uses a review/chat show as the main genre however it has many segments which are included in the other sub genres such as discussion and make over show aspects which they may consider to use in a magazine show.



-Blue Peter

This is an example of a magazine show as the presenter and guest talk about different topics and themes within the show. They have a discussion and also have a say on what they personally feel about different topics.





-Top Gear




This is also an example of a magazine show. The presenter talk about one key topic and they have a discussion on this specific topic. Experts also mention their opinions.





-The one show


This is an example of a magazine show. The presenters speak to the artist and discuss the key points of their fame and how they have made it to where they are at this time. At the beginning of the show we see the two presenters sitting down. At 0.03 seconds the presenter introduces the artist, this allows the viewers to be aware of which artist will be appearing on the show. At 0.10 seconds the camera then turns to the artist allowing the audience to see the artist. This allows the viewers to be much more engaged and entertained as there is different camera techniques used making it much more appealing for the audience. At 0.33 seconds we see the artist talking about how she became famous and how she has reached this stage in life. At 0.35 seconds we see a shot of the studio, this allows the viewers to see what the while set looks like. It allows the viewers to feel more engaged and involved as they feel part of the show. It creates a much more personal atmosphere for the audience as they are aware of what is happening. At 0.45 seconds we get to see an image of the artists mother which is personal as they were talking about the artists mother. Showing the audience the picture makes them feel much more involved as this creates a much more personal bond as some viewers may not be are of who the mother is. At 0.48 seconds we hear the background audience this allows the viewers at home to be aware of the people present on set making it more believable for the viewers. At 1.26 seconds we see the presenter asking questions and the artist answering the questions. Part of a magazine show is having conversations on a certain topic. In this episode the topic is about how the artist grew the name and fame and issues related to that topic. At 6.27 seconds when the presenters finish off the show they hand it over to the artist to sing her new song which will be released the following week. This allows the audience to get the chance to hear the new song before the release date which makes it much more interesting and entertaining to watch the show as they get the chance to hear the new song before it is released. Thereafter the show ends with the live audience applauding for the artist. Another conventions used in this video we the use of good sound and lighting. As this magazine show has live audience, we should be able to hear the audience and we hear them clearly at 0.09 when the presenter introduces the guest. Another convention used in this video is framing to create meaning. At 1.02 we see the presenters, the guest and a screen with the guest's mother. This shot creates meaning as we can see the reaction of the guest while the presenters let the guest know about the screen. This show also allows the audience to engage with the presenters and guest.