The IRE Resource Center is a major research library containing more than 23,250 investigative stories — both print and broadcast. Add to that more than 3,000 tipsheets from our national conferences on how to cover specific beats or do specific stories and you have a resource that no reporter or editor should be without. These stories and tipsheets are searchable online or by contacting the Resource Center directly (573-882-3364 or rescntr@ire.org) where a researcher can help you pinpoint what you need. Browse or search the tipsheet section of our library below. Logged-in members can view the tipsheets free online:
Search results for "Camera" ...
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Confrontations on Camera
The tipsheet explains the best ways to approach on-camera confrontations which are entirely appropriate but frequently bungled.
Tags: TV; camera; confrontations
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What You Need To Know To Get Quality Video For Your Project
In the world of broadcast journalism, a great investigative story is bolstered by great video. Learn tips and tricks about how to use your camera to your advantage in this tipsheet.
Tags: Camera; Video; B-Roll; Interviews; Shooting; Camera Basics; Shooting basics
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Broadcast: Off-Camera Secrets for Getting Sources on Camera
"No interview, no problem. From the FBI to a suspected serial killer, here are tips on how to convince the most difficult subjects to talk."
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Pulling off the Undercover Investigation
Galli, et al., help you weigh the pros and cons of going undercover. From the legalities of using a hidden camera to what to do if you get caught.
Tags: surveillance; hidden cameras; undercover investigation; The Poynter Institute
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Investigating from Behind the Camera
This tipsheet provides "tips, tricks and best practices" for broadcast investigations - from division of labor to "characters" to storytelling tips.
Tags: broadcast; reporting; camerawork; cameraman; audio recording
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Hidden Cameras: Yours and Theirs
This tipsheet discusses the use of hidden cameras and surveillance video in your story coverage. It points out where surveillance video is often shot, and can be used when covering a story. It also lists possible story ideas related to surveillance videos - such as stories on shop lifting. The tipsheet also covers issues related to doing your own hidden camera investigations - considerations and preparations reporters should make when going this route for coverage.
Tags: hidden camera; surveillance camera; broadcast;
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Getting great video (without hidden cameras)
Eslocker provides tips on "hiding in plain sight" including suggestions on selecting the right camera for the job. He lists several cameras and includes the specs for each.
Tags: hidden camera; broadcast; video; taping; confrontations; public vs. private
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Is That Thing Recording?
Anglim's tipsheet covers the basics of shooting great TV photography. He explains the controls on a camera and the importance of white balancing. Anglim also discusses how to shoot good B-roll and create sequences, as well as how to manage sound and lighting issues.
Tags: broadcast; photography; camera; film; film editing; soundbites; stand ups
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Tips for Covering an Undercover Sting
A short lists of tips for gathering footage from undercover stings. Tips include how to plan and what equipment to use.
Tags: dv camera; technology; undercover; law; planning; organizing; Broadcast track
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Buying Politicians, Cases in India
The author describes how he planned and executed a sting operation to show that it is easy to buy politicians in India.
Tags: politics; international politics; weapons dealers; hidden cameras