StoryMaker - Glossary

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4.81475 4.81475 2.40137 7.80446 2.40137C10.7942 2.40137 13.2075 4.81475 13.2075 7.80446C13.2075 10.7942 10.7942 13.2075 7.80446 13.2075Z" fill="#122933" /> </svg> </span> <input class="w-full rounded p-2 focus:outline-none" type="text" name="search" id="search" value="Soundbite"/> <button class="bg-color_primary hover:bg-color_primary_darker rounded text-white p-2 pl-4 pr-4" id="search" onclick="document.getElementById('search-form').submit()"> <p class="font-semibold text-xs">Search</p> </button> </form> <div class="pl-4 mt-5"> <h3 class="mb-2 text-2xl font-extrabold text-color_primary_darker">Soundbite</h3> <div class="prose lg:prose-lg 2xl:prose-xl"><p data-block-key="z8zpt">A short extract or clip from a recorded interview, chosen for its relevance to the story, pungency or appropriateness.</p></div> </div> <br> <div class="pl-4 mt-5"> <h3 class="mb-2 text-2xl font-extrabold text-color_primary_darker">Script</h3> <div class="prose lg:prose-lg 2xl:prose-xl"><p data-block-key="4c7ed">A document with transcribed (written-out) soundbites and voiceover narration. A VIDEO script is a two-column document with the audio (soundbites and voice over) in the right-hand column and a description of what the audience sees (visuals) in the left-hand column. </p></div> </div> <br> <div class="pl-4 mt-5"> <h3 class="mb-2 text-2xl font-extrabold text-color_primary_darker">SOT (Sound on Tape)</h3> <div class="prose lg:prose-lg 2xl:prose-xl"><p data-block-key="m6asi">Generally considered to be audio captured from an individual who is on camera, like an interviewee and may also be referred to as a soundbite.</p></div> </div> <br> <div class="pl-4 mt-5"> <h3 class="mb-2 text-2xl font-extrabold text-color_primary_darker">Short documentary</h3> <div class="prose lg:prose-lg 2xl:prose-xl"><p data-block-key="xsgy4">Narration and/or voiceover (VO), scene reconstructions, archival footage, nats (natural sound), b-roll, images, research, lengthy interviews, soundbites.</p></div> </div> <br> <div class="pl-4 mt-5"> <h3 class="mb-2 text-2xl font-extrabold text-color_primary_darker">News package</h3> <div class="prose lg:prose-lg 2xl:prose-xl"><p data-block-key="0a1d7">Video stories about newsworthy issues and topics, factual information, balanced reporting, research, voice overs, soundbites, b-roll footage, infographics, reporter standup, nats (natural sound bites).</p></div> </div> <br> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://d2m06gwiiv9vk7.cloudfront.net/js/main.js"></script> <footer class="grid w-full grid-cols-1 pb-6 text-base srl-footer pt-14 font-extralight md:pl-72 md:grid-cols-6 md:gap-4 print:hidden"> <div class="max-w-screen-xl col-span-3 px-4 pb-8 mx-auto"> <div> StoryMaker is a free learning platform developed by PBS News Student Reporting Labs to build the next generation of media creators. 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