LO2 Tasks News conventions

Task:

ANALYSE existing examples of factual programming and identify common codes and conventions

(Compare and contrast different news products and documentary styles)

Breakfast –   

This is one of many types of factual programming. Breakfast shows are usually aired in the morning from 6am till 12pm. In this type of factual program it includes things like news, latest weather updates, cooking shows and many more. While having these programs up they sometimes may have a special twist where they could invite a pop star to the show for a more exciting event. Examples of breakfast shows are things like, Good morning Britain or the morning show.

Chat Shows –

Chat shows are another type of factual programming. This includes the host who is interviewing famous people such as celebrities. While these interviews take place the host takes their time to talk about numerous amounts of topics. The celebrities come on to this show to talk about the new things happening in their life as well as talk about the things they have achieved in their career.  An example of chat shows is The Ellen show and the one show.

 Fly-on-the-wall –

A fly on the wall factual program is when hidden cameras are kept in places like a home, office, shops and airports. Famous and non-famous people being recorded in how they act when they are alone in their own comfort zone, this means actual footage. Examples of fly on the wall are Nanny 91 and Come fly with me.

Game Shows –

Game shows are also types of factual programs they have realistic footage of people famous or not. They are based on a game show with a host things that happen on the game show are things like solving quizzes, questions and answers, individual game, group games. The people that take part in the game will have to play one of the games. Examples of some game shows are The cube, Million pound drop, Chase, Weakest link and Deal or no deal.

Infotainment – 

Infotainment programs are those types of factual programs that are entertaining as well as educational. There fun to watch to the audience this will attract them as it won’t be boring because they would have different emotional while watching it. The reason why these programs are good is because it will give the viewer’s something new to know about and will help increase knowledge. Examples of this type of factual program include Top Gear, deadly 60, Back yard science.

News – 

News is one of the important types of factual programming as this is the main social messenger to every human being with a direct cable line into their living room. This makes people aware about the things that are happening around the world. The news is local as well as nationwide. The things that be mentioned in the news are usually about breaking news political issues or the weather. The news is always unbiased as it is speaking equally for both sides of an issue never just one side of the story is told. Examples of types of news are BBC news at six, ITV news, and Midlands today.

Sportscast – 

Sportscast is a factual program that is based on just sports. This updates the audience only about sports this program is mostly interested to those who watch only sports. This program gives the viewers the latest news on certain topics and also gives key information about the sports. Sometimes they play the clip and have voice overs and talking about what’s happing in the game. Programs like this are usually played before or after a game. Examples of a sportscast program are Match of the day.

Docusoap –

Docusoap are the type of factual program that film every move of a group of people living together. They film what they do and say within the house they are living in and also where about they go. This is an entertainment for the audience as they will be witnessing the fun going on within the house. Examples of a Docusoap are Essex, Made in Chelsea and Big Brother.

Mockumentary –

Mockumentary is a type of factual program which is a mockery of a movie or a documentary already made. This is to entertain people by making fun of the actual documentary. Examples of a Mockumentary are Keith Lemon’d Lemon La Vida Loca.

A News product has the following conventions: 

Studio news readers;

Field reporters;

Links to studio;

Direct mode of address to viewer;

Interviewing;

Experts and witnesses;

Report structure;

Actuality footage