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TV: Working with Pictures |
THE POWER OF THE VISUAL IMAGE
Working with Strong Pictures
The most critical thing to understand in writing for TV is the power of the visual image. Long after the story ends, the impression in the viewer’s mind is likely to be a strong picture—not the spoken word. Given the nature of the beast, TV tends to seek out the visual story, and to the extent that pictures tell a story, the writer or reporter is best advised to get out of the way.
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Anchor CU |
((Mike)) |
Today’s high winds nearly turned deadly for some construction workers on the west side. |
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Take eng/nat sound |
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