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Documentary: Documentaries feature any subject of interest or give detailed information or real situations, people, news. For ex: documentary on vermiculture, puppetry, environment, political situations, regional handicrafts, and achievements of Indian railways or a government and so on. According to Rayude “they create interest, enlightenment or entertainment. TV documentary takes the form of a direct presentation of the substance of a problem or an experience or a situation.
Graphics: Graphics means pictures. The camera moves across the series of painted pictures, which are created on; a particular topic. They are divided into a several sections or episodes” to make the message explanatory. These pictures are drawn horizontally with soft edges to fit the TV screen. So that the pictures fades out to the edges of the paper, rather than stopping an abruptly.
Drama: Dramas have been very effective in involving the viewers in TV programme since they represent the life realistically. A drama is play which presents a true-to life story in a dramatized from with actors playing the parts of the story’s characters. The story develops through what the characters. The story develops through what the characters do sand say. Dramas on television have provided a cheaper substitute for theatre plays which are beyond the reach of the middle class man.
Illustrated talk: In this format an expert or a host presents a talk or information using the illustrations related to his talk. These illustrations may be the examples that the presenter has in the studio or in the field. The programmes may cut away from the presents to show samples of what is being talked about. The illustration could be diagrams, figures, graphics, designs, sketches, photographer or a shot of real situation. Illustrations make the talk more explanatory and interesting.
Interview: This is face-to-face conversation between a host and the interviewer or an invite. These are one of the most difficult programmes to do well. It could be an interview of renowned person, or outstanding personality, literary person, group and so on. Sometimes interviews are made interesting by shots showing the interviewee engaged in whatever is being discussed.
Panel show: These programmes have a group of experts and a moderator, who introduces the experts, explains the theme, anchors the discussion and concludes. Mostly this format is used for discussion of current events or affairs where the audience is interested in learning various opinions on an issue.
Puppets: Puppet shows are used especially for children’s programmes because they add novelty. They are cheaper also as they require short period as compared to actors of play. Many times, puppet is used in the role of the comparer.
Talk shows: Talk shows are conducted by a host or a guest expert, where the host introduces the topic and invites views or opinions or experiences of the participants on the some. Requires quick thinking and responding. Resolution of problem is not a goal of this kind of activity. However, helpful information can be provided, professional thinking can be shared suggestions for possible action can be offered for consideration and sources of additional help.
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