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Get the word out with news production equipment, software and training
By Lisa J. Jackson, Writer / Editor An effective news production system is critical to delivering your message in the proper format, in a timely fashion, and to the correct audience. News production software can be focused to any medium, and many allow for converting or streaming for uploading to Web-based pages.

News production systems can take different forms such as radio, video, television and online. You should consider the benefits and options of each one. You may discover a combination of two or more will be the most effective for your business requirements. Also consider whether you want to hire a news crew, or keep the work small-scale:

1. Keep costs low with purchasing used equipment, but make sure you know what you are getting.

2. Video production news can be uploaded to the Web via iMovie (for Macs) or Windows Movie Maker (for PC).

3. News television production can be as easy as a podcast uploaded to YouTube on the Web with by using any audio creation software.

Get news delivery started with news production equipment

The right equipment is necessary in any business, and in news production you will want to have the latest technology if it will be a central part of your business. Simplicity is sometimes best when starting out, so have a clear purpose before making a large purchase. iMovie is free on Mac systems, and PC users have Windows Movie Maker for recording and editing video.
Try:  The Broadcast Equipment Guide covers everything from cabling to software to accessories. Bay Country is a great source for used radio broadcasting equipment. For new and used video production equipment, look into Broadcaststore.com.

Go behind the scenes with tv news production software, training

Gain some news production experience working as an intern at a local station, or find a workshop that will give you hands-on training.
Try:  Third World Newsreel offers workshops and seminars at their New York location. Tom Kane offers intensive film and television production workshops and teach a solid understanding of all that is involved with news production companies. TeachersPayTeachers has a downloadable TV production workshop suitable for all ages.

Tune in with a radio news production system

Radio news broadcast equipment can be expensive, but there are ways to keep costs low with software applications and by purchasing good used equipment.
Try:  Burli offers a full range of radio news production software tools required for airing a radio news show. Shareware Music Machine focuses on shareware and freeware for radio production software encompassing music and audio needs. Some radio news producers use Mac's Final Cut Pro 6 software for easy editing of many types of video formats.

  • A television news or radio news production assistant is the official entry-level position for the media industry, so if your desire is to make it big behind the microphone or in front of the camera, consider this a first step in the career path.
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CNN - Studio Tour: News Production

http://cnn.com/StudioTour/large.displays/copyed.html

Dielectric Communications

Manufacturer of television and radio broadcast antennas, transmission lines, RF switches and filters, wave guides and dehydrator equipment. The antennas are used by radio and television stations. The transmission lines are used to connect transmitters t

http://www.dielectric.com/

Euroword -  News Production

Based in Denmark, Euroword provides daily news coverage of the Nordic region to a variety of the world´s leading English-language broadcasters and print media.

http://www.euroaudio.dk/Triple_site/banns/visnyheder.asp

IACTO

Provides an independent marketplace for production facilities, mobile uplinks and transmission capacity.

http://www.iacto.com/

ICS: Radio News Production 1

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/ics/2330.htm

ICS: Radio News Production 2

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/ics/2340.htm

Motion Picture Marine (Camera Stabilization)

Marina del Rey, California company providing a state-of-the-art digital camera stabilization head that saves production time and money while enabling shot-making creativity in even the harshest of filming environments.

http://www.motionpicturemarine.com/hydrogyro.html

News Video Archives

From Newsweek.com.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/newsvideo.htm

Society of Operating Cameramen (SOC)

The principal purpose of the S.O.C. is to recognize and nurture excellence in the field of camera operation and, secondarily, in the allied camera crafts, and to encourage development of both technology and production methods which will help members achie

http://www.soc.org/

Steadicam Operators Association (SOA)

The Stedicam Operators Association (SOA) was formed by Garrett Brown, the inventor of the Steadicam, and Nicola Pecorini in 1988 to connect skilled Steadicam Operators with motion picture directors and producers. Today, the Steadicam Operators Association

http://www.steadicam-ops.com/

Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on News Production

So you want to provide your community with the best and fastest breaking news? Providing newscasts and other community based information is an important job and requires a great deal of equipment, know how, and support to do the job correctly. News production is a carefully orchestrated endeavor that isn't for the faint of heart. It also requires a large number of professionals, including reporters, news writers, camera people, and production experts to ensure the best broadcast possible is created. With the right team of professionals, you can provide a valuable service to your community.

People who work in news production have to have diverse educational and experience ... more