Basic news and documentary design noun
Here are some basic news and documentary design nouns:
News Design:
- Headline: a title that summarizes the main story
- Lead: the opening paragraph of a news article that sets the tone and provides essential information
- Lede: a synonym for lead, used in some news organizations
- Deck: the secondary headline or subheading that appears below the main headline
- Cutline: a caption that accompanies a photo or graphic
- Standfirst: a brief summary of the story that appears below the headline
- Dateline: the location where the story is taking place
- Byline: the name of the journalist who wrote the article
- Slug: a short phrase or word that identifies the story
- Teaser: a brief summary of the story that appears in a preview or summary section
Documentary Design:
- Title sequence: the opening credits of a documentary that sets the tone and introduces the theme
- Narration: the voiceover that guides the viewer through the documentary
- Visuals: the images, footage, and graphics that illustrate the story
- Interviews: conversations with experts, witnesses, or individuals affected by the story
- B-roll: supplementary footage that provides additional context or visual interest
- Graphics: text, charts, and other visual elements that help to explain complex information
- Montage: a sequence of images or footage edited together to convey a particular mood or theme
- Voiceover script: the written text that accompanies the narration
- Storyboard: a visual representation of the documentary's structure and pacing
- Treatment: a written document that outlines the documentary's concept, themes, and approach.
These are just a few examples of the many design elements that can be used in news and documentary production.