Key points of several types of simulated hosting programs

Simulated hosting means that the simulator fully enters the role of the host based on the established topics or materials, and understands real things and reality. The process is conducted virtually. In other words, in layman's terms, simulated hosting is a hosting simulation of the host and the process of hosting the project. Note that the key issues of simulated hosting are: first, the hosting should obtain effective information; second, the hosting should select key characteristics and performance; third, the hosting application should be approximately simplified and hypothetical; fourth, special emphasis should be placed on hosting Reproducibility and validity of simulations.

If we want to grade the host's ability, we believe that there are three indicators that represent the three levels.

The first indicator is speech and vocalization. This can be said to be the basic requirement for applying for the broadcasting and hosting major, and it is also the basic skill that a broadcasting host relies on to survive. When you master standard Mandarin pronunciation and good pronunciation methods, then you can be considered a qualified announcer.

The second indicator is language and thinking, which are the basis for becoming an excellent announcer or host. Standard voice gives people wonderful enjoyment, but it must carry enough connotation to make a sound work meaningful. Therefore, after the announcer and host learn to speak, it is more important to learn how to speak. We believe that thinking guides language, and accumulation and practice create sharp thinking, the ability to speak, and the ability to speak appropriately, becoming the second level.

In fact, there are many eloquent hosts, but truly top hosts are rare. What distinguishes them is the third indicator: personality charm. Just like the slogan of the program "Challenge the Host": "We are more lovable than anyone else!" Every famous host always has his or her own distinctive features, such as image, language, personality, or talent, and they have won Approval from a considerable portion of the audience. Even some hosts with unique personalities will make the audience ignore his shortcomings in certain aspects and focus more on their strengths.

If we look at this level upside down, personality is actually the core competitiveness of the host. As a beginner in broadcasting who has just entered the threshold, it is still too early to talk about personality charm, because this is accumulated from a lot of experience in the industry. But grasping the element of "personality is the soul of the host" will help us choose the correct column format.

When choosing a column that is suitable for you to host, you must fully consider your own personality and expertise, use your strengths and avoid weaknesses, and make your personality and program format better fit together.

The following are the precautions for selecting and preparing these four types of programs:

1. News and information programs

News and information programs have relatively low requirements for language foundation. High, the preparation is relatively simple. First, determine the positioning of your news program, such as people's livelihood news, sports news, economic news, international news, etc., and then select a few recent hot news items in a targeted manner, and add a certain series of You can complete it with the opening remarks and closing remarks.

Regarding TV news information programs, we have the following key points when grasping them: First, we should have the understanding that sound and pictures are both communication symbols, and we must not only focus on sound and ignore vision. Effect. Under the traditional broadcasting training system, many candidates have worked hard to practice their pronunciation and intonation. Some excellent candidates even obtained the first-class Mandarin certificate before the art exam. However, being good at Mandarin does not mean that they are good at it. Being an excellent TV announcer does not mean that you can successfully pass the art exam. In fact, television is first of all a visual art, followed by its sound attributes. Therefore, the quality of a newscaster is multi-faceted, and reasonable performance in front of the camera is also a top priority.

In the "National Radio and Television Announcer and Host Qualification Examination" that all professional announcers and hosts must take, the hosting part of the exam is completely carried out in accordance with the standards of TV hosts. This is the same even if radio hosts take the exam, so the beauty of the picture is A necessary requirement for presenters in this industry. If you ignore your own image quality, demeanor, posture, and behavior, you will suffer a big loss in the exam.

Secondly, the selected news articles must be "new", and the content must be close to current events and life to attract the audience.

Relatively speaking, the hosting of news programs has relatively few requirements for vocal skills, and it is easier for candidates with good pronunciation to master. But simplicity does not mean that you can be sloppy. The selection and arrangement of press releases also reflect your own skills. Just like every TV station on TV now has news programs, and there are many programs, but the ratings are different. In addition to the appeal of the host, the program arrangement and the selection of news focus are the key to determining a news program. The key to popularity or not. And from the essential attribute of news, "news is the report of recent facts" (Lu Dingyi), so when we choose materials, we must first make them as new as possible, and we cannot use some old news to take the exam. Moreover, the news itself should have a certain degree of attention, so that the examiner can be inspired by your topic under the fatigue bombardment of thousands of candidates.

News and information programs should also reflect a personalized tone. The same news is broadcast, but each announcer is different. Li Ruiying (CCTV's "Xinwen Lianbo") is square and majestic, Wu Xiaoli (Phoenix TV's "Xiaoli Watches Current Affairs") is wise and gentle, and Xu Li (CCTV's "China News") is crisp and capable, while Zhang Dandan (Hunan Satellite TV's "Night") is spicy and funny. The same news blooms with different excitement in the mouths of different announcers. Under the unified requirements of news programs, properly expressing broadcasting personality will contribute to the visibility of the program. For example, news, localized and popular language, and some unique styles of your own are all good choices for the art exam.

Although it is very easy to find press releases that reflect your attitude. There are many available on the Internet and in newspapers, but these press releases are all written in written language. Although news programs do not necessarily use spoken language entirely, some difficult to pronounce words Words that are likely to cause auditory misunderstanding should be processed in advance. In addition, since the interview time is not long, even though it is a news program, you should still be as unscripted as possible and avoid reading press releases. Use your eyes to communicate appropriately with the examiner. Give people the impression that you have fully understood the content of the manuscript and then disseminated it to people, rather than just a sound machine. Between each piece of news, there can be a moderate pause to read the manuscript. The whole attitude should be calm and confident.

2. Topic commentary programs

If you are good at thinking or your Mandarin pronunciation is not outstanding, then choosing topic commentary programs is the easiest to succeed. In fact, this is also the most popular form among candidates taking the exam. But precisely because there are so many people doing this type of program, it is not easy to excel and requires a lot of effort.

Here we put forward an opinion, which may not be absolute, but many candidates have not paid attention to it, that is, candidates who appear to be younger are not suitable for choosing this type of program. When listening to someone, you need to look at the person speaking. Just imagine: Confucius said, "When three people are walking together, there must be a teacher from me." And a primary school student said, "When three people are walking together, there must be a teacher from me." The effect is definitely different. Everyone's temperament is different, which also determines the social role he or she adapts to. A beggar cannot be arrogant, and a national leader cannot be wretched. The same goes for being a host. A commentator, whether he or she is talking about social topics, life topics or national events, speaking loudly and meaningfully is the aesthetic feeling that the audience expects. In Western television organizations, commentary programs are usually produced by senior reporters over 50 years old. Therefore, if the candidate looks too young, it will be difficult to convince the public no matter how powerful his words are. Therefore, it is recommended that these candidates choose service categories or children's programs (categorized in the cultural, sports and entertainment categories), and do not use their weaknesses to take the exam.

Preparation for commenting on programs requires considerable writing skills and social experience. Although you can also refer to and learn from some ready-made subtle ideas, this is an inside-out process. How to effectively internalize before externalizing? The problem must be solved first.

The structure of the topic review program is not complicated. The two parts of posing the problem and analyzing the problem constitute the entire program. The skill lies in how to enter the topic, how to expand it, and how to establish a hierarchy. Here are some tips on what you need to pay attention to in topic review programs:

First, the viewpoints must be correct, and avoid exaggerating or radicalizing personal opinions

Many candidates, in order to impress the examiner, or Highlighting one's own characteristics, one will deliberately express one's own alternative views and perspectives, which is a taboo in TV programs. Because television is a public resource, and the host appears as a representative of the television station, his words and deeds will directly affect the image and status of the television station. Therefore, the host's personality and opinions are all within a certain acceptance range. It can even be compared to "dance with shackles", and this "shackles" is the acceptance level of most people and the mainstream consciousness. Bottom line. Although candidates host the program in the examination room, they still cannot break away from the current social environment.

Second, the discussion is novel and unheard of.

"There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people." Everyone has different opinions on the same thing. What kind of point of view is considered "novel"? To put it figuratively speaking, if the audience after listening to it thinks, "That's right, why didn't I think of that!" Then your point of view is considered novel. This contains two meanings, one is that it can be widely recognized instead of being contradicted, and the other is that most people have not thought of it. Obviously it is difficult to be novel, but the college entrance examination may also be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. During your several-year preparation process, discovering a novel point of view is not an excessive requirement. For good candidates, even off-the-cuff comments should be original. Obviously, this relies heavily on thinking ability, so candidates who only focus on studying and are ignorant of what is happening outside the window, or candidates who only focus on their majors but not on cultural foundations, will find it difficult to excel in this aspect.

Third, have a clear attitude, clear thinking, and strict logic.

In the process of commenting, opinions should not be vague or ambiguous. Such comments are also a failure. And after all, it is a program of several minutes, so it should reflect a thinking process, not just a conclusion. Good argumentation logic can lead the audience to your final point convincingly and win their approval.

Fourth, pay attention to the creation of the conversation "scene"

Strictly speaking, a commentary program is a type of talk show, and the basic form of a talk show is a description of the conversation scenes in life. A representation that emphasizes a sense of communication. It's just that in the examination room, the virtual audience is your examiner, so the commentary program is absolutely different from the news program. It is not one-way, but two-way.' You need to capture possible responses from the audience and elaborate on them over the course of the show, and you also need to use some tone and attitude.

3. Life service programs

Different from the other three types of programs, life service programs do not have high requirements on timeliness. They emphasize proximity and convey the life of the audience. It is closely related and can bring convenient information to the audience. Therefore, candidates with a friendly image and sweet voice can consider this type of program. **The second program of TV station was originally called "Economy, Life and Service Channel", and there were many very lively programs of this kind, such as "Life", "Frontier" and "Serving You" are all very good object of imitation.

In terms of the creativity of the program, life service programs leave a relatively large space. There is no special formula or paradigm that must be followed. This type of program makes the audience feel comfortable and have the desire to watch. measurement standard. Therefore, careful arrangement is particularly important. Ordinary common sense of life and boring scientific principles may be turned into a kind of audio-visual enjoyment in your program.

It is worth noting:

First, the program format must be clear

This may not happen in other types of programs, but due to the relatively diverse formats of life service programs, The typified and single form is more important. In the limited time at the art exam site, it is very important for the examiner to clearly understand your hosting intention. Some candidates may imitate block programs too much or pursue uniqueness too much, leaving the examiner at a loss for a few minutes. This is putting the cart before the horse.

Second, don’t regard cordiality as your only hosting style

Starting from Shen Li, the hosts of life programs give people a very cordial image, which is also determined by the program Determined by its characteristics and properties. But since it is an exam, there will be some who stand out, and those who stand out may not all have the same faces. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates with higher abilities make some personalized attempts. For example, Ma Bin, a teacher at Communication University of China, once hosted "Frontier". His slightly academic yet free-flowing style was also recognized by the audience, making him a famous figure on CCTV step by step.

Third, pay attention to using both words and actions

The host needs to use words without saying much. But hands-on skills are very important for the host of life service programs. Because a lot of the content of the program is integrated with daily life, some appropriate auxiliary body language will have a good effect when explaining. For example, he taught the audience three minutes of office relaxation exercises, led the audience to learn a little magic trick, etc., etc., all of which would appear very vivid, and they would also perform their own talents. Of course, some hands-on content is not practical, such as cooking on site, which does not meet such conditions.

4. Sports and entertainment programs

Sports, variety shows, and entertainment are all program formats that audiences love to see, and they are also types of programs with high ratings. We put them in the same category because they all have almost the same requirement for hosts: vitality!

Youthful and dynamic candidates can choose this type of program to host, especially in Mandarin. Candidates who are not up to standard but have quick reactions and a bright image can choose this type of program to cover up their shortcomings and give full play to their strengths.

However, a reminder: cultural, sports and entertainment programs may be the most outstanding type in the art exam scene, but they are also the type that fails the most. Just like when we watch the hosts of such programs on TV, except for a few who are particularly outstanding, others can almost see his or her shortcomings at a glance. Many hosts are even ruthlessly "passed" by the audience as soon as they appear. "Falled off. This is because cultural, sports and entertainment programs look simple, but in fact they have the highest requirements for comprehensive quality. The host must know almost everything and be naturally likable, so an excellent cultural, sports and entertainment host is almost Meet the unexpected.

However, from the perspective of development potential, it is easiest for hosts of such programs to leave an impression on the audience and become "stars". Therefore, although the success rate is very low, there are still many candidates who are working hard. try.

Candidates in this part need to pay attention to the following points:

First, Mandarin

The reason why we talk about Mandarin as the first point is because we choose this type of test. Most of the candidates for the program have problems with their pronunciation and intonation. Although there is no shortage of popular hosts with substandard voices on today's TV screens. However, as a formal art test, Hong Kong and Taiwanese accents are still strictly controlled. This point has long been clearly stipulated by the relevant competent authorities. Therefore, even if candidates find their "Hong Kong and Taiwan Mandarin" pleasant to the ears, they should not try it.

Second, move like a rabbit, and be quiet like a virgin.

Only when there is stillness can there be movement. Some candidates have been jumping from the moment they appear on the stage. They have been in a very excited state. There is no change in rhythm, but they give people a "noisy" impression.

In fact, an excellent host does not necessarily arouse the audience's emotions to the highest level from beginning to end. Mastering the rhythm, making appropriate changes, being relaxed and showing strong on-site control are the good conditions for entertainment and variety show hosts. .

Third, you must have considerable familiarity with professional knowledge

Whether it is a sports program, a music program, or a literary program, although entertainment and leisure are the mainstay of the program, as the host , but profound professional knowledge is a prerequisite for achieving all this. In particular, these types of programs have gone through a relatively long development process and have reached maturity. As a young host, you must be knowledgeable and have a comprehensive understanding of the terminology, anecdotes, common sense, rules, development history, famous figures and events within the industry. Many of these are things that candidates have never experienced or heard of. To achieve a reciprocal dialogue with a more experienced audience, homework must be done in advance.

Fourth, expressiveness, appeal and adaptability

This is actually the basic requirement for hosts of cultural, sports and entertainment programs. In a sense, the host is also performing when hosting a program, so he must be in the best possible condition in order to control the program and infect the audience. This places high demands on candidates' expressiveness and appeal. Since the language of this type of program is more colloquial and live, adjusting your program in a timely manner based on some on-site reactions is also the key to success or failure. ;