Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: UT-Rio Grande Valley Entry Title: Brownsville Unveils New Cultural Mural Downtown Entry Credit: Monica Chavez Judge Comment: Good storytelling. Nice use of your tools including set, use of reporter, and acquisition of footage.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: University of North Texas Entry Title: Football coach comes home to lead Entry Credit: Armando Lutz Judge Comment: The footage acquired and the story of Coach Brandon "Bam" Harrison is truly unique. Clearly he is treasured at his alma matter and the footage and interviews reflect that. When I see a follow up report I hope to see more fans in the stands.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Baylor Entry Title: Keeping the vinyl industry spinning Entry Credit: Abbey Ferguson Judge Comment: Baylor keeps the needle on the record with a concise story of the wax making a comeback, and the new found fondness amongst a new generation of listeners.
Competition Comment: There are so many talented students that executed their pieces here and they should all be applauded. The coverage is executed with passion and vigor. Everyone should stay the course and be true to the story. Secondly, going forward ensure guests do not hold their own microphones, let's continue our awareness of headroom and lighting in shots. In addition, the use of natural sounds is suggested in more of these pieces, and we should be conscience of the relationship between mono and stereo. Lastly all anchors and reporters always remember to keep your energy high, consistent, and with clarity. Let you copy do the work, not your hands. Congratulations to all, and don't forget to applaud your advisors.
