Basic news and documentary design noun

Here are some basic news and documentary design nouns:

News Design:

  1. Headline: a title that summarizes the main story
  2. Lead: the opening paragraph of a news article that sets the tone and provides essential information
  3. Lede: a synonym for lead, used in some news organizations
  4. Deck: the secondary headline or subheading that appears below the main headline
  5. Cutline: a caption that accompanies a photo or graphic
  6. Standfirst: a brief summary of the story that appears below the headline
  7. Dateline: the location where the story is taking place
  8. Byline: the name of the journalist who wrote the article
  9. Slug: a short phrase or word that identifies the story
  10. Teaser: a brief summary of the story that appears in a preview or summary section

Documentary Design:

  1. Title sequence: the opening credits of a documentary that sets the tone and introduces the theme
  2. Narration: the voiceover that guides the viewer through the documentary
  3. Visuals: the images, footage, and graphics that illustrate the story
  4. Interviews: conversations with experts, witnesses, or individuals affected by the story
  5. B-roll: supplementary footage that provides additional context or visual interest
  6. Graphics: text, charts, and other visual elements that help to explain complex information
  7. Montage: a sequence of images or footage edited together to convey a particular mood or theme
  8. Voiceover script: the written text that accompanies the narration
  9. Storyboard: a visual representation of the documentary's structure and pacing
  10. 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.