Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Judges' Deliberation: Photojournalism and Page Layout Selection for Pictorial and Sports Categories

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1987

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'87 Tape #3

[AI-Generated Summary] A group of judges evaluates a collection of photographs and page layouts, critiquing both technical execution and storytelling effectiveness. The discussion highlights a variety of specific images, including a "snow picture" that draws mixed reactions due to certain distracting elements, and a shot of a guy walking in the snow that is ultimately suggested for an honorable mention. The judges express strong preferences for simple, provocative compositions, such as a kid on a bicycle, while dismissing others for technical flaws like distracting telephone lines or poor "burning" in the print. A significant portion of the deliberation focuses on the integration of text and imagery; many layouts are criticized for a lack of captions and information, which the judges feel prevents the reader from understanding the context or the subjects. Despite some personal biases against color photography, the panel attempts to rank the entries based on "finesse" and the ability of the pictures to tell a cohesive story, eventually settling on a preferred order for the awards.

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