The purpose of this essay is to contrast and juxtapose the BTV and NovaTV evening news bulletin openings on the 3th of April, 2018. In general, both evening news place emphasis on the escape of two prisoners from Central Sofia prison. The other sections of the news bulletins differ in their sequence, content and importance for the two openings; the case of food poisoning of children at a green school in Dobrinishte has not been reflected in the evening news of Nova TV.
Most bulletin openings comprise in voice-over; however, within the case of BTV, the anchorwoman does not appear on the screen until the opening is finished and a significant transition is made.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Excerpt 1 Nova Evening News Broadcast, Tuesday 3 th April, 2018
- Excerpt 2 BTV Evening News Broadcast, Tuesday 3 th April, 2018
- Comparison of News Bulletin Openings
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The essay aims to contrast and juxtapose the opening sequences of the evening news broadcasts of BTV and NovaTV on April 3, 2018, focusing on their presentation of key news stories.
- Comparison of news bulletin openings
- Presentation of key news stories
- Visual and audio elements of the news broadcasts
- Anchorwoman's role and presentation style
- Impartiality and objectivity in news delivery
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Excerpt 1: This section details the opening sequence of the Nova Evening News broadcast, focusing on visual elements like camera shots, text displays, and the anchorwoman's appearance. It highlights the news coverage of the escape from Central Sofia Prison, Bulgaria's refusal to participate in the CEZ deal, and the "Novichok" case.
- Excerpt 2: This section provides a similar analysis of the BTV Evening News broadcast, highlighting the use of visual elements like the globe imagery, text displays, and the anchorwoman's presentation style. Key news stories include the escape from Central Sofia Prison, the CEZ deal, food poisoning at a school, and the train fire.
- Comparison of News Bulletin Openings: This section provides a comparative analysis of the opening sequences of both broadcasts, focusing on differences in visual elements, anchorwoman's presentation style, and the selection of news stories. It explores the use of language and the overall tone of the news presentations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This analysis focuses on the key themes of media presentation, news bulletin openings, visual and audio elements, anchorwoman's role, and the comparison of different news outlets. Specific elements include camera shots, text displays, visual imagery, presentation style, and the selection and presentation of news stories. The analysis also explores concepts of impartiality and objectivity in news delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which news broadcasts are compared in this essay?
The essay compares the evening news bulletin openings of BTV and NovaTV from April 3, 2018.
What was the lead story for both news outlets on that day?
Both broadcasts placed significant emphasis on the escape of two prisoners from the Central Sofia prison.
How do the visual presentations of the anchors differ?
In the Nova TV broadcast, the anchor appears differently than in the BTV broadcast, where the anchorwoman does not appear on screen until the opening sequence is finished and a transition is made.
Was there a major difference in news content between the two?
Yes, BTV covered a case of food poisoning at a school in Dobrinishte, which was not reflected in the Nova TV evening news opening.
What visual elements are analyzed in the comparison?
The analysis looks at camera shots, text displays, visual imagery like globe graphics, and voice-over techniques used during the bulletins.
- Quote paper
- Silviya Stamenova (Author), 2018, Comparison of News Bulletin Openings. Nova Evening News Broadcast and BTV Evening News Broadcast, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/427705
