STORYTELLING

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@timverheyden

chief storytelling

anchor panorama

5copyrigh Aron Pilhofer!

journalism anno 2016

“For anyone interested in reporting the world - finding stories, telling stories, sharing stories

– it’s all become so much more possible.

We are living at the most exciting time for journalism since the advent of television.”

JamesHarding,DirectorofNews&CurrentAffairsBBC.

7copyrigh Aron Pilhofert!

8copyrigh Aron Pilhofer!

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my job?

my job?

guarding quality

my job?

guarding quality

catalyst for experiment

You can push information out

Drag people into a story

or

Free takeaway

facts stories

Reporting

= knowledge

Storytelling

= understand & remember

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well told stories make us !

understand the world better!

trough the eyes of someone else

understand the power of a story

Free takeaway

Everything starts with a good story

S E

R V

A Good Story

Simple One story with one

baseline.

Emotional Universal emotions and feelings,

obstacles and a goal.

Value An added value for the viewer

encourages reflection and action.

Real Seek for authenticity in what you tell

and who you show.

S E

R V

A Good Story

Story Building Blocks

4 C

Character & Motivation

{ Conflict

(internal/external)

{ Connection

Universal feeling. Why Should I Care

{ Ongoing aCtion

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Story Building Blocks

c c c

Find a strong compelling character that people can relate to. Film him/her doing something other than talking (unfolding action) Look for a conflict or complication or unanswered question that you will resolve (or not). Simplify your answer by the end of the video. Bob Sacha.

find the in every story !

universal connection

stories that connect us all!are stories about universal !feelings as love, loss, making!

tough decisions, hope, …

Free takeaway

Some more takeaways on storytelling

get journalists out of their because that!is where the magic happens

comfort zone,

Do not only report on ‘What’!

go beyond, tell me 'Why' & 'How'

People need a guide !

to explain the world to them

Free takeaway

What’s in it for you as a journalist?

a well told story = increasing impact!

& improve our skills as TV makers.

Respect ancient storytelling techniques.

dramatic structure, sound,!character, conflict, ….!

A little Quiz

andervoorbeeldjens

Reporting = knowledge

Great reporting

Great editing Great storytelling