A television script usually has two columns. The column on the left side of the page tells who the speaker is and what the camera shot looks like, as well any additional information needed. The right column contains what the reporters actually say.
Shot: 2-shot (means two people)
Name: Heather | {2-shot -- Heather}
Athletes and coaches were shocked last month when it was announced that men's and women's tennis and swimming teams were to be eliminated. |
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Shot: Same
Name: Chris | {Chris}
Budget cuts drove that decision, but now a partial reversal. The school announced that it would bring back the women's teams but not the men's teams. |
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Shot: 1-shot (means one person)
Name: Heather | {1-shot -- Heather}
The move was made because a discrimination lawsuit was threatened against the school. Tami has more on why the school changed its mind. |
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Field Video (means video shot on location)
Shot: 1-shot
Name: Tami | {1-shot -- Tami}
Kelly Mayfield didn't think she'd ever play for the UNI tennis team again--but now she will. The school changed its decision to eliminate the women's teams after it received a letter threatening a lawsuit was received. A discussion with the school's lawyer caused the change. |
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