Presenting to a camera

The aim of this bulletin was to inform the viewers of a recent event entertainment and television, using 'SDC news,' a quick, easy listening bulletin for teachers and students. 

Visual Techniques weren't that great. There were no hand movements or gestures, and I was too still to show any kind of body language. However I did use some facial expressions at certain points to put emphasis on them. As far as appearance, if this was an actual news show and it was my job, I would have shorter hair and be dressed more formal.

Verbal Techniques were a little better. The pace was just a bit too fast, mostly because of being nervous in front of a camera. Vocabulary was good - easy to understand, but formal - but not too formal. Phrasing wasn't too good. I stumbled on a few words, and sped up at random points, and rushed to reach the end of a sentence for no reason.

Different Types of Presenters

The purpose of a Newsreader is to formerly present the news. This means writing your own scripts, reading from an auto cue, and speaking loud and clear. They are also required to do this without letting their personal opinion come through - by keeping a straight face. The audience will expect them to be presentable & smartly dressed. They need to appear trustworthy. You need to believe them. Unlike other types of presenters, newsreaders take on a more serious role. They have the largest audience, and are under the most pressure to not mess up on live television.

Bad News-reading

Good News-reading

A Chat-show Host is essentially an interviewer. They need to be interested in people, and have a large variety of tastes and interests so that they are well prepared when interviewing their guests. They need to keep informed about popular culture and the world around them so they know what questions to ask. 

It is not uncommon for a chat-show host to have their own show named after them. (eg, The Graham Norton Show, The Jonathan Ross Show.) They need to have a character that the audience won't get sick of. They also need to be quick-witted so that they can ask questions on the spot, and make jokes when relevant. 

In Comparison to other presenters, a chat-show host is probably the most personable, very social. Due to the nature of their shows, they are usually the funniest, socially able type of presenter.

Jonathan Ross, a successful chat show
host holding an engaging conversation.

Jeremy Clarkson is a journalist, but he is perhaps better known for television presenting. He has presented a variety of different shows, as a panel game host, a documentary maker, and lets not forget Top Gear, a magazine show.