Connotations Of a TV Starting Sequence

The typical things used in a TV starting sequence are:

• Rushing graphics and camera movements - This connotes urgency, as the news has to be delivered to you quickly.
• Transparent objects and eyes - Unchanged, unbiased, gives you the news as it is.
• The world from space - Covering the entire world so it isn't seen as biased, and nothing is left out.
• Landmarks and cities - These show importance, but usually politics.
• Clocks - Represent time and how the news is given to you at certain times and quickly.
• Technology and satellites - Using all the available technology to deliver you the news as fast as possible.
• Fast paced music - Brass instruments are usually used to grab the attention of the audience.
• Male voice-overs - A male voice-over is seen as powerful and connotes authority, especially a man in the age between 50-60.
• Metallic blues and strong reds - This connotes offices over Britain, e.g. the conservatives are blue and Labour are red. 

Rushing Graphics: https://youtu.be/D-10C9n74J0

Transparent Objects and Clocks: https://youtu.be/06nLTjHlId4

The World From Space: https://youtu.be/rajwNwpZgpg

Landmarks and Cities: https://youtu.be/TK7nKfZX4HU

Technology and Satellites: https://youtu.be/eyNUHO7d3Oc









Male voice-overs: https://youtu.be/x5PUlWS8g14

Metallic Blues and reds: https://youtu.be/JFY-MHKbJ10









Presenters/Newsreaders are meant to deliver the news "transparently" to the viewers. They are supposed to be impartial, serious and subdued. They must have limited facial expressions and not give any form of opinion or be seen as biased. They must stick to the story. It must be a Standard English, Welsh or Scottish accent because other accents or ways of talking could carry the wrong connotations. They must look directly at the camera when talking to address the audience. The newsreader must also be ready sitting behind the desk, ready to deliver the news.