The Wrong Place at the Right Time: Shooting News Video
Imagine you're one of the producers who decides what will appear on a show like Cops, Real TV, Storm Watch or the national news. Your job is to screen hundreds of tapes from home video shooters, fire truck chasers, security cameras--you name it--and buy the stuff that will knock your audience's socks off.
Courting Disaster
All over the world, there are people who chase and videotape disasters for money. If you carry a camcorder around long enough, the odds are that you'll eventually be one of the first on the scene to tape a disaster. But, if you have a nose for news, there are ways to increase your odds.
A typical disaster junkie listens to police, fire or other official radio traffic for the latest bad news. Most also have a cell phone, pager and acquaintances in emergency services or the media. Some network with HAM radio operators, coast watch volunteers, CB club members or perhaps take part in an emergency pager pool. The more people you know the better the odds you'll find disaster before it f…
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