4-H TV
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Chuck Denney
In TV news lingo this is called a standup
Nat Sound
“Hi, I’m Kylie and I’m reporting for Rutherford County 4-H news. I’ll be talking to you about kittens and cats up for adoption.”
Chuck Denney
You get the idea. The reporter stands up and tells part of the story on air. The technique may be old school, but it’s the age and experience of the correspondent that’s a bit younger here. These kids are in a 4-H video camp where all of them learn to work in front of the camera, and behind it. Here’s 4-H’er Kylie Williams.
Kylie Williams
“I like both because behind the camera, you can see how people report so that way, once you’re in front of the camera, you know what to do and what not to do.”
Chuck Denney
The video camp is part of the 4-H SET program, which stands for Science, Engineering and Technology. Kids produce stories and a mini-newscast.
Michael Shirley
“Video camp is just a new way to teach an old 4-H idea which is communications. The idea came just because I have an interest in digital media, and I thought it would be a great way to connect with the youth of today.”
Chuck Denney
Rutherford County 4-H agent Michael Shirley heads the program.
Michael Shirley
“We’re teaching them self-confidence, interviewing skills, all those communication skills, how to look somebody in the eye and ask questions and respond.”
Chuck Denney
The 4-H’ers learn how to make a TV news story from start to finish. They come up with an idea, shoot the video and interviews. Then they write the story and edit the tape. The kids work on Windows Movie Maker - where they digitize video and piece together a short clip. They learn about TV, but there’s a community service angle to this too. Kids like Anthony Merriweather are producing videos for the Internet about adoptable pets at the Rutherford County animal shelter.
Anthony Merriweather
“Tell me what’s cool about it? Going down to the animal shelter and taping us playing with the dogs and editing, and interviewing people down at the shelter.”
Chuck Denney
Every newscaster got their start somewhere, so who knows what the future might bring for these kids? Better getting practicing.
Nat Sound
"Back to you at the anchor desk."
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NOTE: Several other Tennessee counties are also starting their own 4-H newscasts.
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