FOLLOW THE SIGNAL / COVERAGE GUIDE
Video
Short, stable footage that gives the newsroom motion, atmosphere and usable sound.
WHAT THIS COVERAGE IS FIELD GUIDE
POSSIBLE STORY ANGLES
- A concise event overview
- A process or moving feature
- An approved interview response
WHAT NOTES TO GATHER
- Clip subject, location and time
- Names and release status
- Natural sound and any restrictions
USEFUL PHOTOS OR VIDEO
- Wide establishing clips
- Steady medium and detail shots
- Clean interviews or demonstrations when assigned
WHAT GSR MAY ASK YOU TO COLLECT
- Short usable clips rather than endless coverage
- Original files and accurate labels
- Enough context to edit responsibly
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Follow music, privacy and venue rules
- Never create a safety hazard for a shot