News is about people doing things

Tom Hepworth,BBC South

Yesterday, was a day that will remain embedded in our thoughts; for we were privileged once again, to have a guest speaker in Tom Hepworth.The BBC South prodigy started his broadcasting career in radio before joining BBC South, as a video journalist.

Mr Hepworth watched all the video packages produced by Winchester Journalism students and gave expect advice accordingly.Below are some of the important aspects of journalism he mentioned.

.If you decide to do a piece to camera,there must be a valid reason for that.
.A piece to camera must never be in the excess of 30seconds unless otherwise.
.It is important to plan how you intend to set the package in your storyboard.
.Sequencing is vital,as it gives emphasis to actuality
.A piece to camera can also be used to add actuality and reality
.News is about people doing things, when you are interviewing a chef,make sure he is doing something.
.When you go out for an interview,try to find another story

Mr Hepworth also took time explaining and illustrating the best technics when shooting a story on your own.

I have come to the realisation that the real world of journalism is about precision and time.Putting up telly packages can be quite daunting if there are no plans in place.But with more effort it can be done.