News Video Example

'Walmart moms': The women who could decide which man wins

I thought this was a great example of a "good" news video. The video focuses on a relevant issue of today, which is a mother's view on the presidential candidates. The reporter decides to get two mothers with varied viewpoints, presenting their opinions through interviews at home, at work and while shopping at Wal-Mart. I thought it was a smart decision to only include the audio of those interviewed and not the interviewer as they are the focal point and through their answers we are able to realize what was being asked. Cinematography wise, the reporter chose a number of varied and unique shots while filming the mothers at work and while shopping, which added visual appeal to the story. Also, the decision to include superimposed facts over the video pertaining to the story was educational and relevant.