Ram Rundown News Segment/PSA Proposal

Focus Statement/Slug: (2-3 word title of segment):

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Reporters Names (person(s) responsible):
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Type of Segment:
Public Service Announcement (Buffett High Five; School Rules;
Buffett Basics; etc.)
Promotional Commercial (Upcoming Event; Club/Activity Promotion;
etc.)
News Package (Event Coverage; Club/Activity Coverage; Interview;
etc.)
Sports Package (Game Summary; Season Summary; Coach/Player
Interview; etc.)
Human Interest Package (A Day in the Life Of; Student/Team
Spotlight; Holiday/Observation; etc.)
Other:
Your M.V.P. (Main View Point) - a longer version of the Focus Statement, the
topic of your segment, or the question that you want to answer):
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Elements Planning on Using:
Narration (Voice Over)
Copyrighted Music
iMovie Effects/Titles
Digital Photographs
Imported Video Clips
Special FX (Final Cut/Live
Type)
Internet Images
Other:

Equipment Planning on
Needing:
Video Camera
Microphone
Tripod
Green Screen
Studio Time
Other:
Costumes:
Props:

Locations Needed:
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Schedule: Anticipated Due Date: ________________________
Adult Supervision Needed On: ______________________
Interviews:
#1Who:___________________________________________________________
When:__________________________________________________________
Where:_________________________________________________________
#2Who:___________________________________________________________
When:__________________________________________________________
Where:_________________________________________________________
#3
Who:__________________________________________________________
When:_________________________________________________________
Where:_________________________________________________________
#4
Who:___________________________________________________________
When:__________________________________________________________
Where:________________________________________________________
Newsworthiness:
Why is this story important? What makes it newsworthy? What do you want
your audience to learn? (In 3-4 sentences, convince your teacher that this
story needs to be told!)
Background Information:
How did you learn about this story? What type of research have you done
about the story? What are some facts, statistics, etc. that you can include
with the story?
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Telling the Story:
Describe how your news segment, PSA, commercial, etc. will unfold. How will
you open the segment to hook your audience, how will you keep your
audience on the line, and how will you reel them in at the end of the

segment? Describe visually what will be seen throughout the segmentwho

will we meet, what story will they tell, etc.
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