Codes and conventions of TV news broadcasts

By Josh Mowatt

Example One

The C&C used here are studio news readers and mode of address. In this news report we can see the camera is zoomed in to a medium close up, bust shot, studio news reader and mode of address. Here we have to news reporters talking about the breaking news. There appearance is good well groomed and smartly dressed

Example Two

The C&C here is studio news readers and report structure In this scene we can see three reporters at a medium close up, speaking to a what seems to be a professional if someone who knows about the current subject they are talking about gain there appearance is good well dressed and well groomed.

Example Three

The C&C being used is actual footage and report structure, in this report the reporter gives us information about what has happened and possibly why. The shot type used here is taken from a helicopter which will be a birds eye point point of view.

Example Four

The C&C of this news report is news reader and mode of address. studio news reader and interviewer, the shot type used here is over the shoulder shot, with a medium close up but also a long shot as well.

Example Five

The C&C used in this report are news report, and mode of address, the reporter will be talking about what is happening in this scene why it Is happening and giving us information.