Segment- Pre-production for:

Purpose: (What is the message or intent of the piece?)

Contacts: (Who do I need to speak to in order to get the information for my piece?)

Interview Questions: (What do I want to focus on in the interview? At least 5 questions and avoid Yes/No questions.) (REMEMBER THAT WITHOUT STRONG CONTENT YOUR PIECE WILL FALL FLAT!!)

Shot List- What images do I need to make the visual part of the story work? Interviews use mostly Closeups, Waist shots, and B-roll. Background should also be considered. Usually at least 5 to 10 different shots are combined for a sophisticated piece.

General Flow: Describe the beginning, middle, and end of your segment. Include any narration you might include as well as graphics or interviews. (Try to imagine the piece playing in your head)

Scripts: This is the written portion of your piece that is included either for the broadcast script or for a voice over that pulls the different interviews together. Intro: Closing: