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.

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