Download Outdoor Broadcasting I-Introduction to Broadcasting-Lecture Handout and more Exercises Mass Communication in PDF only on Docsity! Introduction to Broadcasting – MCM 411 VU ©Copyright Virtual University of Pakistan 10 LESSON 04 OUTDOOR BROADCASTING I Many times programs have to be covered away from the cozy, air-conditioned and rather calm studios of a broadcasting station. Making these programs is sometimes very demanding. It is raining outside, or chilly whether posing a threat or conditions are too hot and humid but you cannot escape the assignment. The place you are going to make a piece for broadcast is dusty, ugly, narrow city lanes or vast expanse of countryside where road condition is shabby and recklessly driven tractor-trolleys are moving around frequently, people out there are not very supportive, and the worst, some part of the equipment goes out of order. Help me God, this should not cost me my job, a producer may howl. Forget the hazards. Let's see when essentially an outdoor broadcast is required: VIP Movement It is common all around the world that dignitaries belonging to the governments or diplomatic circles keep visiting places of public life. A broadcasting station is supposed to cover the functions held in honor of VIPs. The first hassle they encounter is to get through the security network by obtaining security passes from the relevant departments and display those prominently all through the event. Then, arrange an outdoor broadcast (OB) van to carry the staff and the equipment hours before the arrival of the dignitary. You have to fix your microphone at a very appropriate position for recording the sound and lay power lines and leads of your equipment. Some time the power point is quite away and your lead is not that long. The security agencies are generally not very friendly. Since they are already doing a very sensitive job, the security personnel do not allow you move at all over the place. The rush of the people is also very confusing for the OB team who is not familiar with the place. Some how things have been managed and now the whole unit is waiting for the VIP to come and speak. Waiting, waiting, waiting… What may be the worst to happen, and perhaps little common too, it is announced in the eleventh hour that place for the function has been changed! No, don't strike your head against the wall, pack up friends quickly and manage matters at the changed venue. Suddenly Assigned Events Not the VIP movement bothers you to outdoor coverage, at times an unscheduled assignment may come up. This time it is an outbreak of a fire at an important city installation. Or floods have struck the town, an earthquake has caused ruination, you are supposed to rush out rather unexpected. Don't leave your equipment behind, especially the microphone! Collecting Reactions On mega events, you need to collect reactions from people in the streets. Like their views on the annual budget, political developments, some regional changes or seeing people who have witnessed a rail accident. An outdoor broadcast is a must. Road Shows Getting very popular these days, broadcasting houses are inclined to go to the people for talking to them for fun sake, or on serious issues. Special OB teams are arranged to move in docsity.com
