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Well, I know several years ago some editing software called Avid was introduced. A lot of staff were trained to use it and I think the idea was that reporters could design and edit their own graphics. I suspect that has a lot to do with the inconsistency between reports.
I'm not aware of any reporters creating their own graphics in Avid - it is essentially editing software that simply allows reporters to cut their own packages either in the field (using a laptop) or back at GIR.
Any graphics dropped into packages are always generated by ITN's dedicated graphics department.
I agree about the lack of consistency though, but think this has more to do with time constraints (which is why sometimes graphics on NAT look better than those on earlier bulletins - because they've had more time to perfect them) and of course the own personal style and strengths of different graphic designers plays a part as well.
Why is there never any consistency with the quality of graphics on ITV News these days? Watching NAT, certain graphics within reports look well designed and professional, while others just look plain shoddy and tabloid headline-esque (those used during the Breivik report). Is there any reason for this lack of "cohesion"...?
Well, I know several years ago some editing software called Avid was introduced. A lot of staff were trained to use it and I think the idea was that reporters could design and edit their own graphics. I suspect that has a lot to do with the inconsistency between reports.
I'm not aware of any reporters creating their own graphics in Avid - it is essentially editing software that simply allows reporters to cut their own packages either in the field (using a laptop) or back at GIR.
Any graphics dropped into packages are always generated by ITN's dedicated graphics department.
I agree about the lack of consistency though, but think this has more to do with time constraints (which is why sometimes graphics on NAT look better than those on earlier bulletins - because they've had more time to perfect them) and of course the own personal style and strengths of different graphic designers plays a part as well.
