Journalistic Video Example By:Lindsey Weygandt

On March 4, 2009, a journalistic video was posted on Nine MSN about how rain was increasing Victoria's bushfire threat. Several different sources were interviewed; which provided in-depth detail about the nature of the story. The video contained mostly scene setter and medium shots. The story could have been improved if a wider variety of camera angles and close-up shots were used. One close-up of the bushfire's ashes were shown, but more shots could have been taken to jazz up the video in between interviews. Also, there was only one reaction shot displayed throughout the course of the two minute news clip. I believe the people's reaction to this event is of great importance because the audience wants to know exactly how much the dangerous bushfire's are effecting people. The story would not have been as captivating if it were a "text only" story because through the use of visuals the viewer was able to get a better sense of what really was going on. Watching the interview subject's emotions amplified the reality of the event. I do not believe that the reader would be able to pick up on the intense emotions by simply reading about the piece.