Real-Life Communication
You are an experienced camera operator working with an intern reporter.
You are filming a rally in front of a government building. The protesters
are upset with a new law that lengthens the amount of time customers must
wait before getting a gun.
You film the scene. Now you are filming
the reporter as he explains the protest. You film his comments, and are appalled
at what he says. You decide to help him with his script.
"Camera operators
have to know about the government and their new policies," says camera operator
April Butler. "You need to know the proper use of English and have good communication
skills. Sometimes you have to help guide reporters with what to say or make
recommendations."
This is what your reporter said:
Like,
I am standing in front of the building with a bunch of uninformed people who
want it to be easier to get access to guns in our country. They thinks it's
a terrible idea that a law are about to be passed that will extend the required
waiting period to obtain a firearm.
Approximately 50 of these protesters
are marching in front of the steps. They are waiting for someone to meet with
them. No one have shown up to talk with them.
Just a few moments ago,
a group of 15 people that like the new law arrived on the scene. They are
waving placards to, like, to show their support for the new law. I tell you,
I can see why this group of protesters has showed up to tell gun supporters
why their ideas are wrong.
Reporting for ETV News, I'm Derrick
Shilling.
A reporter and camera operator must remember
to remain objective when they are filming a story. Rewrite the reporter's
speech to correct the grammatical errors and remove the bias.