Saturday, 26 December 2015

ABC News Australia 26/12/15 - Continuing threat of Christmas Day bush fires

As the report is one which tackles serious and quite upsetting news, a package is used to show shots of the effected areas and tell the story in a more emotive way.

Sequences of shots showing large areas of charcoal trees are used to show the sheer amount of damage that was done. Interviews with residents of nearby towns and police statements are also used to communicate the facts of the fire, how it began, how long it lasted etc.



During the reporter's piece to camera she changes the focus to the impact on nearby shops and businesses, who over the holiday period need the income that they have lost to make it through the year.

The report is incredibly factual, but also provides the empathy and understanding that is needed when talking about an issue which has at some point effected the majority of the country.

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

BBC News at Six - 22/12/2015 - Family members of those lost in Afghanistan

The report begins with a series of photos of James Bateman, who lost his life in Afghanistan, giving the ULAY a strong emotive start. Immediately you can tell that the report is one of remembrance.



The report then focuses more closely in on whether the lives that were lost had an impact. Through an interview with James Bateman's wife, the report becomes far more relatable to the audience, she shows clear doubt as to whether the loss of his life has actually contributed to any true cause.

Another interview then follows, intersected with some more sequence shots of soldiers and a very short piece to camera from the reporter about the differing opinions. The second interview is with the mother of Corporal Tom Gadon. She holds the opinion that the actions that were taken by soldiers and the lives lost were not necessarily in vain, ensuring that two different opinions were shown meant that the report was well balanced.