I believe there is a good

    I believe there is a good amount of value in a short, regular news/commentary video (or audio) production.  By regular I’m thinking at least monthly.  As it’s difficult to get members physically together in one place, at one time the work-flow could be something like this: A group of writers/researchers connected online (email/forum/mailing list/group work software) which:Selects topicsDrafts script for each topicGraphics/mediaSubmit and/or locate graphics, photos or video for each topic.Submit text for any on screen graphics (such as for lower thirds).Finalize the sequence of topics/stories and send to show’s producer/coordinator.Technical group receives information from writers/researchers and …Creates custom graphics from text provided.Obtains photos, audio and/or video suggested by writers/researchers.Sends located media back to writers/researchers for approval or feedback.Producer take all information (scripts, media) into a single shoot script for production group.Which graphics go with which topics/stories, for example.ProductionTech(s) physically prepare the shoot location (quiet room at HO?).Determine camera shots to use. (for regular show this will be a fairly standard series of angles)Dress set (table, chairs, props, backdrop/background/blue screen)AudioLightingCameraTalent arriveTalent has reviewed and read script. (A cold reading is painful to shoot and watch.)Review how the shoot will proceed.Shoot the show.