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This video talked about the health hazards of using too much salt and that Americans do not realize how much salt they are really taking into their bodies. The video had some excellent B-roll with a healthy ratio of close-ups, scene setters, and medium shots. The B-roll also perfectly matched the topic being discussed by the narrator. For example, when the narrator mentioned blood pressure, there was B-roll of someone getting their blood pressure checked. Most of the close-up B-roll consisted of someone pouring salt on their food, so it became a little redundant over time. The journalist(s) should have found a few more interesting shots for close-ups.
I do not think the story would be that much different if it were a "text only" story. It was a very excellent piece of health journalism, so the video aspect of the story is not entirely necessary. It is helpful, however, for those who may not have the patience to read through a health article.
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