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This blog is designed to show behind the scenes the creation of a documentary on the history of Missouri. This blog is acceptant and appreciates learners from diverse backgrounds. We embrace sharing ideas and perspectives but will not tolerate aggressive comments, bullying, or harassment. All comments on this blog will be moderated. Enjoy!

Monday, June 21, 2021

The Life of an Editor

 Welcome explorers!

On this blog, we will take you on a journey as the production team at Ozarks Public Television (KOZK / KOZJ) in Springfield, MO, and our partners at KMOS in Warrensburg, Mo, work to create the two-hour documentary about the first 200 years of the state of Missouri.  This project is two years in the making and will premiere in a state-wide broadcast on all the Missouri PBS stations on August 12th.  (The time will be determined soon.)  While it is hard to cover 200 years of history in two hours we try to hit the highlights of Missouri's vast and great history.  Currently, the program is in the editing process.  I am the main editor of this project.  Editing a program for television consists of putting the proper visual elements and narration together in a way that is engaging for the viewer.  This can mean many things from creating the pacing or timing the show.  Picking the correct images to go along with the narration to selecting the music to give an emotional feel to the program.  

The Editor's View when working on a TV program

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