An unscheduled news event for which there was no advance notice or opportunity for planning. The category necessitates the photographer being able to function in a stressful situation, keeping his or her photographic gear rolling to capture the overall scope of the scene, and zeroing in on individual reactions. Story must have been shot, edited, and broadcast within 24 hours. Story entered must be the original package as it aired the first time or if story is not the first version broadcast, it must contain new elements not used in the original version. Intent is to eliminate overnight editing and reward "production values at the speed of news." 90% of video must have been shot by the entering photojournalist.
On-air presentation of breaking spot or general news story that may include live presentation by reporter or photojournalist. May be straight live and/or include package as part of the presentation. Complete air check presentation must be submitted with no re-editing allowed. For this category only mention of station and/or photojournalist is permitted. Goal of category is to highlight creative live & tape photography & editing under extreme deadline pressure. Event to on-air presentation submitted must be less than 12 hours. 90% of video & live shot must have been shot by the entering photojournalist. Maximum length: 5 minutes
An issue oriented story or event for which there was advanced notice or opportunity for planning. The event should be timely. General News stories should be limited to stories that contain no music, except where it's part of the natural sound of the story. Stories, must have been shot, edited, and broadcast within 24 hours. 90% of video must have been shot by the entering photojournalist. Maximum length: 5 minutes.
A planned story where the photojournalist put considerable time and effort into the production of the story. Features that score highly show imagination and creativity. 90% of video must have been shot by the entering photojournalist. Maximum length: 10 minutes.
This includes preparation for, analysis of, or audience reaction to, a sport, or coverage of a sports event. Greater weight will be given to stories that have sports action video and focus on athletic competition. 90% of video must have been shot by the entering photojournalist. Maximum length: 5 minutes.
A planned story where the photojournalist put considerable time and effort into the production of the story. It may be divided into a series and aired on successive days. If so, edit the individual parts together, eliminating the introductions, but leaving a second of black leader between each piece. 90% of video must have been shot by the entering photojournalist. Maximum length: 30 minutes.
A complete, creative study of a subject of general news or issue oriented interest in which the story theme and its treatment follows a predetermined direction. 75% of the footage must have been shot by the entrant. Maximum length: 60 minutes.
The award for TV Station of the Year recognizes a local broadcast station's staff consistency in providing outstanding news photography coverage for and about the audience it serves. The award singles out an individual station as one that has achieved a standard of quality in photographic coverage that is unmatched by any other. Selection as TV Photography Station of the Year honors excellence and most importantly, it serves to raise the standards of the industry.
General news coverage of a story, edited in an hour or less. File tape may be included, but not exceeding more than 15% of the length of the piece.
1st
Byron Reed
KUSA
Now we gotta...
2nd
Matthew Rafferty
WJW
Mounted
3rd
Brian Weister
KMGH
Speed Wrap
HM
Brian Weister
KMGH
Super Bug
General News - Simple Effects (Editors)
Daily news coverage of an event that was shot and edited within 24 hours. This category may include spot news as well as daily news stories. Simple effects (one layered dissolve, freeze frame, slow motion, color effects) are allowed but not necessary. Maximum length 10 minutes and broadcast within 12 hours.
1st
Tom Kennedy
Washington Post.com
Afghan Election Day
2nd
Ram Guzman
KTVT
Pennies from Heaven
3rd
Jeramy Rosenberg
KMGH
I do my part
HM
Ram Guzman
KTVT
Bow Wow.. What??
General News - Simple Effects (Photographers)
Daily news coverage of an event that was shot and edited within 24 hours. This category may include spot news as well as daily news stories. Simple effects (one layered dissolve, freeze frame, slow motion, color effects) are allowed but not necessary. Maximum length 10 minutes and broadcast within 12 hours.
Everything goes. Judging based primarily on Editor's use of effects to enhance a piece. This category may include Year Ender. Maximum length, 10 minutes.
Any type of story, natural sound piece, photo essay, show open or close, in which the editor had considerable input into the production of the piece. These pieces demonstrate exceptional use of natural sound, sound bites, sound effects, and/or music. Effects are allowed but not necessary. Maximum length 10 minutes.
Any type of story, natural sound piece, photo essay, show open or close, in which the photographer had considerable input into the production of the piece. These pieces demonstrate exceptional use of natural sound, sound bites, sound effects, and/or music. Effects are allowed but not necessary. Maximum length 10 minutes.
Any sports story, feature, or event coverage that may include preparation of, analysis of, or audience reaction to, a sport or coverage of sports event, sports-related news or features. Maximum length: 10 minutes.
A story of a single topic, which aired on a local or network magazine show. Maximum length 30 minutes. If entire show lasts more than 30 minutes, segments of that show are allowed, but those entries must not be cut-down within that segment.
The person recognized as Editor of the Year must show a high level of skill and professionalism. To enter this competition, submit one videotape of editing typical of your work. The chairperson will not assemble entries from other categories for this award. However, edited stories entered in other categories may also be a part of the composite entry for this category. Entries must include Under Deadline as well as four of the seven following categories: General News-Cuts only, General News-Effects, News Feature, Year Ender, Editor's Feature, Sports or Magazine. Stories submitted must be in that order along with a log of the stories and the categories they fall in. Enter no more than two stories per category. Re-editing not allowed. Maximum length of entry: 30 minutes.
