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Egbert Roscoe Murrow
Jun 12th 2008, 06:22 PM
On demo tapes, do you think a reporter should include the producer-written leads ins to their stories? Isn't that mis-representing themselves? Dishonest or not?
Thanks in advance.
The Fedora
Jun 12th 2008, 07:13 PM
does that bait come fresh or is it plastic?
Spike
Jun 12th 2008, 11:22 PM
does that bait come fresh or is it plastic?
I don't think it's fresh. It smells like it was left out in the hot garage all afternoon.
The Mockingbird
Jun 13th 2008, 04:40 AM
Too bad the car wasn't running.
The Fedora
Jun 13th 2008, 05:06 AM
Too bad the car wasn't running.
nice. :D
Sultanosurf
Jun 14th 2008, 05:14 AM
Ya think Roscoe writes his own stuff?
RollTide98
Jun 14th 2008, 05:33 AM
Well, let's see...
I always write my own lead-ins.
I also write the cold open when I'm the lead, which is often.
I also build the OTS's and other graphics for the anchor lead-in.
So Egbert, if I'm ever in your show one day, you can just leave those scripts blank. I don't trust you to write them. Besides, the reporter should write them anyway.
Then again, I know I'm just feeding the troll here...
Sultanosurf
Jun 14th 2008, 11:53 AM
No way I want the reporter writing all that. Nuts and bots, yeah, but let somebody with a feel for the anchor's delivery handle the rest.
RollTide98
Jun 14th 2008, 12:39 PM
Just working at the station for a while gives you a feel for the anchor's delivery.
pass the java
Jun 23rd 2008, 06:33 AM
At my station, the reporter always writes the anchor intro. Regardless, the anchor intro should not be included on a reporter reel. The reporter is trying to sell him/herself.. not the anchor.
At my station, the reporter always writes the anchor intro. Regardless, the anchor intro should not be included on a reporter reel. The reporter is trying to sell him/herself.. not the anchor.
Amazing how you can keep nailing people even after so many posts, Murrow.
Good work.
Ping-Pong Ball
Jun 26th 2008, 06:44 AM
Amazing how you can keep nailing people even after so many posts, Murrow.
Good work.
Well, it is TV. ;) Let's face it, the lights over the news desk are usually and figuratively the brightest bulbs in the studio.
wx or not
Jun 26th 2008, 08:46 AM
Well, it is TV. ;) Let's face it, the lights over the news desk are usually and figuratively the brightest bulbs in the studio.
Thanks PP! This reminds me of a question I've had recently: If, because of government forcing, we replace all incandescent bulbs with these WONDERFUL twisty things, what would a news set look like in the future?
Thanks PP! This reminds me of a question I've had recently: If, because of government forcing, we replace all incandescent bulbs with these WONDERFUL twisty things, what would a news set look like in the future?
The "twisty things" are flourescent lamps.
TV lighting is already being done with flourescents.
It doesn't look very different at all:
http://www.fullcompass.com/common/products/lg/5232.jpg
New York'rr
Jun 26th 2008, 09:27 AM
Obviously you don't have a wife or girlfriend if you think they will tolerate a makeup mirror which employs fluorescent lighting. Not to mention the fact they are full of mercury. Moron.
I guess the fact that you believe that fluorescent lights put out the same wavelengths as incandescent ones jibes with your blind and ignorant support of every harebrained scheme the government forces upon the people.
Pinkie
Jun 26th 2008, 10:58 AM
How many anchors does it take to change a light bulb?
Ralphie the buffalo
Jun 26th 2008, 11:13 AM
Here is the full version form a previous thread.
Q: How many cg operators does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Fuor
Q: How many live truck operators does it take to change a light bulb?
A: The light was fine leaving here - the problem must be out on YOUR end.
Q: How many assignment editors does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: WHAT? There's a LIGHT BULB OUT??? I'll make some calls.
Q: How many news anchors does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Just one to hold the bulb, while the world revolves around them.
Q: How many directors does it take to change a light bulb?
A: It's too late to make any more changes!
Q: How many News Directors does it take to change a light bulb?
A: "Send everybody. I want to open with a live shot."
Q: How many sports anchors does it take to change a light bulb?
A: I don't know. Isn't it on the wires?
Q: How many sales executives does it take to change a light bulb?
A: I don't know, how many can you afford?
Q: How many engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: What did you do to it? Never mind, fill out this "maintenance request form: in triplicate, and leave it on the bench.
Q: How many producers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but before it's all over, they're gonna change ALL the light bulbs.
Q: How many reporters does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Three.. two.. one...
Q: How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: It's okay, I unscrewed the bulb for the dramatic effect!
Q: How many station department heads does it take to change a light bulb?
A: You know, this issue strikes at the very heart of one of our core competencies. We need to think outside the box, and be proactive on this. Here is the bottom line: at the end of the day, we need to leverage our knowledge base and find a viable solution that fits synergistically. All
right people, let's put together a game plan that makes sense, and tomorrow we'll touch base and see where we're at on this.
Q: How many Business Managers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Did you requisition this bulb? If so, I haven't signed off on it. Oh and by the way, once it's approved you must order the bulb thru our corporate business office.
Q: How many General Managers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: (Assistant:) He'll give you an answer as soon as he gets back from golf with a very important customer, but I'm sure he's going to want to know why we need to replace it, since it's only been out for a few days.
Q: How many Promotions people does it take to change a light bulb?
A: If this light bulb isn't changed soon----your FAMILY, your HOME, even your DOG-may all be at risk! Change this bulb tonight or you may spend a lifetime in darkness!
SamG
Jun 27th 2008, 03:23 AM
Obviously you don't have a wife or girlfriend if you think they will tolerate a makeup mirror which employs fluorescent lighting. Not to mention the fact they are full of mercury. Moron.
I guess the fact that you believe that fluorescent lights put out the same wavelengths as incandescent ones jibes with your blind and ignorant support of every harebrained scheme the government forces upon the people.
Who exactly are you calling a moron? Wx for asking about fluorescents for TV or ! for (accurately) pointing out fluorescents are currently being used to light sets?