Working With Photographers

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Question 1

In your second market, what will you probably get to do, which is a change from your first reporting job?

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Question 2

Which photographer type is described as being there to put in eight hours and then go home, figuring out the minimum required to not get fired?

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Question 3

According to the chapter, what is the most direct and simple way for a reporter to show a photographer that they are working as a team?

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Question 4

What is the recommended approach for a reporter when it comes to shooting b-roll with a photographer?

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Question 5

In a top-20 market, how many takes for a standup did a coworker of the author shoot for a reporter, an amount described as 'no biggie' for photographers?

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Question 6

What is the insulting way to ask a photographer if they have white balanced their camera?

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Question 7

What is the reporter's technical role in the field, which determines the direction of the story?

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Question 8

Which type of photographer is described as a highly-skilled artist who may have a bad attitude if they feel a story is beneath their craft?

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Question 9

What is the recommended language for a reporter to use when discussing team goals to foster a collaborative spirit?

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Question 10

What is mentioned as a common reason for great shots not being used in the final edited story?

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Question 11

What is the correct way for a reporter to phrase a request for an interview setup to avoid being a dictator and to encourage creativity?

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Question 12

What is considered an appropriate, 'priceless' treat to give a photographer for an editing bay favor, as opposed to an inappropriate one?

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Question 13

Which type of photographer is described as having a great attitude and pride in their work but lacking experience and needing guidance?

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Question 14

What is the recommended course of action if a reporter finds themselves needing more than 30 takes to get their standup right?

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Question 15

How should a reporter diplomatically inquire about potentially problematic audio levels?

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Question 16

What is a negative consequence for a reporter who doesn't even offer to carry equipment?

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Question 17

Besides showing teamwork, what is another key benefit of the reporter carrying the tripod?

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Question 18

What common mistake did the author observe from his bureau reporters when he asked them for a tease?

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Question 19

If a reporter is concerned about lighting for a shoot, what is the recommended proactive and helpful response?

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Question 20

Who usually gets the credit from the news director for a good tease, and what should the reporter do in response?

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Question 21

What is the primary characteristic of the photographer archetype known as the 'Trained Monkey'?

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Question 22

What is the consequence of a reporter treating a photographer like 'hired help' by not involving them in the story process?

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Question 23

What historical factor is suggested in the chapter as a possible reason for the news photography field being dominated by men?

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Question 24

When giving feedback, what is the recommended way to phrase a critique about a lack of certain shots?

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Question 25

Besides photographers, what other terms are commonly used to refer to people who shoot and edit video for news?

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Question 26

When a reporter and photographer work together effectively on standups, what can they achieve?

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Question 27

What should a reporter do when reviewing their script with the editor?

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Question 28

According to the author, what is the ultimate goal of the reporter-photographer relationship?

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Question 29

How can a reporter encourage a photographer who often skips using a tripod on spot news to use one?

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Question 30

Even though a reporter is technically the boss in the field, what is the chapter's concluding advice on how they should behave?

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Question 31

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of a reporter carrying the tripod?

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Question 32

According to the chapter, what is the first thing to remember when working with photographers of any type?

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Question 33

If a reporter needs to alter their script during a standup shoot, why might they do this?

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Question 34

What is Rule Number One, as mentioned in the chapter's conclusion?

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Question 35

What is the key characteristic of a 'Career Photographer'?

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Question 36

What does the author suggest asking a photographer about after a shoot to help in the story creation process?

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Question 37

What has caused the change in camera and tripod technology, leading to more women finding jobs as photographers?

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Question 38

Besides shooting video, what other major technical responsibility do photographers have, as mentioned in the Live Shots chapter?

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Question 39

What does the author note about his experience with ideas he suggested that reporters initially doubted?

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Question 40

What is the author's advice regarding taking on particular shots a reporter wants during a b-roll shoot?

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Question 41

What are photographers 'used to', which means a reporter should not worry about it when shooting standups?

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Question 42

Why was the section on photographer types written with all male pronouns?

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Question 43

When a reporter is not working with a photographer, such as in their first job, what are they likely doing?

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Question 44

What is the author's response to the surprise editors sometimes have for what they create with footage?

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Question 45

What did the author do to signal to his bureau reporters that he was serious about them creating a proper tease, not a summary?

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Question 46

On spot news, carrying the tripod allows the photographer to do what immediately?

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Question 47

When a reporter and photographer achieve chemistry and trust, what happens to the suggested questions and interactions in the chapter?

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Question 48

The chapter advises against treating photographers like 'hired help'. Who does the author say he has worked with that demonstrated this negative behavior?

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Question 49

What is the photographer's choice in response to a reporter who dictates commands versus one who collaborates?

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Question 50

What does the author suggest is the likely outcome for most photographers?

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