ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Hello everyone! I've been thinking about doing this post, and sharing this with you all for a while now and so now I am doing it. I've mentioned this once or twice I think on the forum before but I am the founder of my school's news program, I am also in charge of editing, as well as doing our graphics, which I've made myself like the many concepts I've posted on here. We started the program late last school year, here is our first episode. This is our first episode of the school year when we started to implement a new graphics package And this is our most recent episode, since our first episode of the year we slighted edited the graphics and started to use a green screen again. In addition we also do a monthly edition in Spanish. I would most appreciate any feedback y'all could give us on the overall product, from both graphics packages, the sets, and the stories from the collective experience's across the industry from the overall way we do things, etc as we try our best to put out a professional product out each week, as when you look online for other high school news programs, they are not this professional or as concise IMO. Also, we are considering a rebrand in the coming weeks as one of the challenges we have faced is being confused with our school's weekly newsletter which is of the same name. 2 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVLurker 198 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 visual effects could be better. the set is the best it can possibly be, don't change the set, i am a fan of it. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-290574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, TVLurker said: visual effects could be better. the set is the best it can possibly be, don't change the set, i am a fan of it. Thank you so much! You are referring to the green screen set used in our most recent episode right? Thanks! Within the industry I'm not the biggest fan of green screens but since we're on a tight (non existing) budget and we had the green screen lying around we thought why not use it though we'd still like to explore using some form of a real set. That new rebrand we are considering switching to is "Magnet Newsroom" and there is a small room with windows that overlooks our media center, giving the view sort of a newsroom feel but as far as how it would look beyond that we're not sure. Also the lighting is bad in there, the lights weren't replaced with brighter ones unlike the rest of our building recently. Both sets seen in that video (the beginning one and the one that darkens at the end) I based them off European sets as I am a fan of most design's coming from there (sets and graphics) and I'm glad it seemed to pay off! In regard to "visual effects", do you mean the overall graphics package (I assume you mean the one we're currently using) or certain aspects of it? I made a concept based off the new CBS O&O look that we might use for the rebrand as well. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-290575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham J. Simpson 315 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Fantastic production for a school program. Great job by all involved. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-290585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Hello everyone, Was working on these graphics that we might launch with our upcoming rebrand, basing them off the new CBS O&O graphics, what do y'all think? 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-290597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Hello everyone, Magnet Newsroom has launched, first a few things. 1) With the rebrand, we have moved officially into that spare room I mentioned, trying our best to create a decent set in it. In the coming weeks, we are wanting to 3D print our new logo, (The three hexagons in a box, a motif to the new CBS O&O logo designs and our school's official logo) and hang it up on that bare wall you see at the end, it is going to be huge! 2) We recognize two things, that their were MANY pronunciation errors in this edition and the lighting was TERRIBLE. We plan on purchasing some overhead lights to fix that. 3) With the new graphics, we also have a voiceover, Rebeckka Schram of WANF! Please fill free to leave any comments, questions, or suggestions as we continue experimenting around with our product! 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-290908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Hello everyone, our latest edition of "Magnet Newsroom", we reintroduced the headlines segment, using a new transition and AR which I'm very pleased with and our very first on-sciences report, we hope to do this throughout the rest of the year with various students (preferably freshmen and sophomores) to find some potential successors for our current anchor team. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-291477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 11/12/2023 at 4:22 PM, ATLNewsExpert said: Hello everyone, our latest edition of "Magnet Newsroom", we reintroduced the headlines segment, using a new transition and AR which I'm very pleased with and our very first on-sciences report, we hope to do this throughout the rest of the year with various students (preferably freshmen and sophomores) to find some potential successors for our current anchor team. That is pretty darn impressive. Is YouTube the only method of distributing these videos either Live or recorded? Just for privacy reasons I’d suggest deleting the past. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-291854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Hello everyone, here with our latest edition of "Magnet Newsroom", our election special for student council. Very excited we got Russ Spencer of WAGA to be our announcer for this coverage. In addition, why is the episode so long? We got an interview with our superintendent this week so glad we could get that out before the holiday season (he has never done a local news outlet interview, even when some particular instances arise in the district) and for our students, a special holiday message from all teachers/staff/admin. Very proud of this product, as it is the last episode we will do of 2023, our first year in existence, kind of brings everything full circle. All feedback is always welcome! On 12/2/2023 at 10:05 AM, rkolsen said: That is pretty darn impressive. Is YouTube the only method of distributing these videos either Live or recorded? Just for privacy reasons I’d suggest deleting the past. Thank you so much? For now, I would say so. Because of all the work that goes into each episode, we can't do them live but regardless that's kind of what we're looking at. In addition, YouTube is the best way (for now) to ensure parents and families are able to see it. One of our major problem's we've encountered is increasing viewership as it's up to teacher's discretion on if they show it in class, and a bunch other factors. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-292159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted January 13, 2024 Author Share Posted January 13, 2024 Hello everyone, Posting on this thread not because of another newscast but because I'm looking for possible help, with our "set". We of course are always wanting to improve our product, that's why we've changed graphics, cameras, etc, One of the ways which we feel that we really haven't improved on when we should, is the set, just four white walls, a monitor, and windows, but that's kind of hard with a non-existent budget. Could anyone perhaps be of assistance to see if any stations or networks (so I guess I mean the cable ones by that, has CNN completely vacated the CNN center, wonder what happened to studio 7) in our area (outside of Atlanta but of course it seems like the ATL stations won't be getting a new set anytime soon), so roughly most of Georgia, are on a temporary set or have some spare set species they would be willing to give up? Thanks for any and all advice and feedback as always! 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-292946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham J. Simpson 315 Posted January 13, 2024 Share Posted January 13, 2024 Your commitment to the program and the kids is wonderful. 7 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-292947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 99 Posted January 14, 2024 Share Posted January 14, 2024 (edited) 8 hours ago, ATLNewsExpert said: Hello everyone, Posting on this thread not because of another newscast but because I'm looking for possible help, with our "set". We of course are always wanting to improve our product, that's why we've changed graphics, cameras, etc, One of the ways which we feel that we really haven't improved on when we should, is the set, just four white walls, a monitor, and windows, but that's kind of hard with a non-existent budget. Could anyone perhaps be of assistance to see if any stations or networks (so I guess I mean the cable ones by that, has CNN completely vacated the CNN center, wonder what happened to studio 7) in our area (outside of Atlanta but of course it seems like the ATL stations won't be getting a new set anytime soon), so roughly most of Georgia, are on a temporary set or have some spare set species they would be willing to give up? Thanks for any and all advice and feedback as always! I know it's far, but WVUE in New Orleans is likely getting a new set when they move to their new building sometime in the next 12 months. Other than that you could check around at neighboring markets (it is possible that WTVM in Columbus gets a new set prior to their transition to GrayONE, but I am treading close to speculation) for future set availabilities. Edited January 14, 2024 by HSV cheesehead Added quote Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-292972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted January 19, 2024 Author Share Posted January 19, 2024 Small set update. Before we relied on those windows in the front of the side room, but now we just moved away from that, moving our video screen to the opposite side of the room. Also moved is that backdrop we printed out, and our logo sign, moved to adjacent sides of the screen. That part of the update came earlier this week, today we added the double stand, added some greenery, our mic flag (better to just keep it there for storage too, as retrieving it from our sponsor teacher's room was always a hassle), and an actual flag. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted January 19, 2024 Author Share Posted January 19, 2024 New for the coming up teaser, a green screen replica of how CNN uses Studio A/B for News Central (or use to). Reference: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted January 27, 2024 Author Share Posted January 27, 2024 Hello everyone, Our latest episode, extremely proud of it and how it turned out! We returned to using the green screen in part for the headlines, with the background based off of how CNN uses studio A/B for News Central, also in love with the updated set and how it flows on air. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted January 28, 2024 Share Posted January 28, 2024 Great job for a high school production! 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnewsjunkie 1439 Posted January 28, 2024 Share Posted January 28, 2024 5 hours ago, ATLNewsExpert said: Hello everyone, Our latest episode, extremely proud of it and how it turned out! We returned to using the green screen in part for the headlines, with the background based off of how CNN uses studio A/B for News Central, also in love with the updated set and how it flows on air. Wow, this is the first time I’m seeing this project, but it looks fantastic! Seems like a wonderful way to introduce high school kids to video journalism (and journalism in general). They certainly seem really enthusiastic about it. Good for you guys. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 860 Posted January 29, 2024 Share Posted January 29, 2024 Nicely done with the graphics. Not to nit pick but I highly recommend getting microphones and making sure your audience can easily hear your talent. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted January 29, 2024 Author Share Posted January 29, 2024 2 hours ago, Geoffrey said: Nicely done with the graphics. Not to nit pick but I highly recommend getting microphones and making sure your audience can easily hear your talent. Thank you so much, and really, thank you to everyone for the kind words, really proud of how far we've come in every aspect, from graphics and editing (Which I handle) to the set, reporting, and what all we've done! Just before Christmas we interviewed our superintendent! I agree with you Geoffrey, that's the area I want to focus on next, fixing the audio! 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-293499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted February 16, 2024 Author Share Posted February 16, 2024 Hello everyone, back with two newscasts. Here is our most recent one, released today, to sort of show we're working off of feedback, @Geoffrey I discovered a way in my editor that actually significantly increases each files' audio, hope it show's in this newscast and future one's as well. And our second to most recent episode, where we interviewed a member of our Board of Education, really proud with how the interview turned out, we used three cameras for that professional look, one camera on the interviewer, one on the guest, and one wide shot for both. Also, just today I updated our YouTube channel with new thumbnails! As always, all feedback, comments, questions, are welcome! 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-294470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted February 22, 2024 Author Share Posted February 22, 2024 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-294727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted April 27, 2024 Author Share Posted April 27, 2024 Hello everyone! Been a while since I posted about this but I am here to share our latest episode with you from our school newscast. Before Spring Break, it was our first year anniversary so we celebrated that with a new graphics package which you can see here (which debuted before break) and a new music package that debuted with this episode. All feedback is welcome as always! 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-296814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted June 15, 2024 Author Share Posted June 15, 2024 (edited) Hello everyone again, Well, this episode brings a wrap to the outgoing school year! It's been quite a ride, and we're already in next year mode, thinking of ways to improve and grow! Feedback is always welcome! I'll be back to this thread specifically once we return in August with hopefully one great product! Also, I got nowhere else to post it so also below is another concept of mine, this time for WXIA. 11 Alive Intro Concept - Made with Clipchamp.mp4 Edited June 15, 2024 by ATLNewsExpert Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-298081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted August 6, 2024 Author Share Posted August 6, 2024 Hello everyone! Preparations are underway for the new school year! Staring the first episode, we're debating a new graphics package! (See attached for the new intro). Also, we're updating the set! Gone is the bulky video walls we had, in the coming weeks we will be painting some walls in our studio green screen green, allowing us to add in virtual set extensions and graphics! In addition, we'll use them to mimic actual video walls, and use them sort of like CNN News Central and the CBS Evening News, with a bit of Europe as well. The wall with those fake LED panels is the one that will be painted (with those panels being disregarded) along with one you can't see in the pictures, together, the two walls that will be painted are at a corner, the corner opposite of the desk. On the other side of the desk is the one wall not be painted that the viewer will see. The logo and stand was there last year but the college banners are new and everyone has been supportive of it, it adds a bit of depth and distinctiveness to set! Very excited for these changes to continue to unravel and hope you like them! Newsroom 24-25 Intro (FINAL).mp4 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-299296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsn8te 200 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 (edited) Your stuff looks good! I taught broadcasting last year part time while working full time as a reporter at a tv station. I reached out to Stephen Arnold at the beginning of last year and they gave us a license for Lighthouse and access to The Vault For our projects/newscast. I’ve since quit both jobs and am in the process of starting my own streaming news/weather website for the county I live in. Both with my project and when teaching, Stephen Arnold Music was very supportive and helpful. I actually just licensed Frequency for my operation. If you have a budget, I encourage you to reach out to Jeff Ryan at SAM and see what they can do to help you!! Edited August 23, 2024 by newsn8te 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19864-a-fresh-start-for-school-news/#findComment-299705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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