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“Bobcat Sports Showcase,” “Gridiron Glory” and “Hardwood Heroes.” 5 WOUB received the current “Newswatch” set in 2011 as a donation from KMIZ in Columbia, Mo. Among the new features of the set are a Weather Center for forecasting and covering severe weather events, and the anchor desk accommodating four people. 6 During the opening shot, the camera operator zooms the camera in while lifting the camera up or down, which creates the illusion that the camera is “flying.” The cameras and
teleprompters weigh more than 50 pounds, so the tripods are filled with pressurized nitrogen gas, allowing the camera to move up and down with ease. 7 The anchors and crew read a “rundown” that lists the night’s stories in the order they appear. In the event of late-breaking news, the producer may add or remove stories depending on their importance. 8 Students of all majors at Ohio University have the opportunity to work at WOUB. They alternate positions to gain additional
skills outside of their majors. Levi Creeger is a junior studying video production in the school of media arts and studies. He’s also a part of the regular rotation of directors for “Newswatch” (but on this night, he happened to be running a camera). 9 The Radio Television Building opened in 1970 and is undergoing renovations to connect it with the former Baker Center. The combined buildings will be known as the Schoonover Center for Communication and will house all departments within the Scripps College of Communication.
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