Some stories really benefit from a graphic while others can be told without any form of on-screen illustration. Knowing when not to introduce a graphic into the mix is as important as knowing when using one will help. Producers and reporters usually collaborate on this when working on the structure of a piece.
When you decide to use graphics, communication with the designer is key. Whether you’re producing a short text graphic for a news bulletin or a night of live graphics that make modern election nights what they are, your designer needs as much information as possible, as early as possible. Jeremy Vine explains.
