| A | B |
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| Bureaus | CNN studios and offices throughout the world. |
| Graphics | Images/pictures (i.e. maps, logos) |
| TelePrompTer | System from which the anchor reads the news stories. |
| Producer | Responsible for formatting a program, deciding which stories will go on the air, when, and how much time will be spent on each report. The producer also assigns a writer to each story. |
| Technical Director | Responsible for all the changes in video during a newscast. The Technical Director acts as the Director's right hand by keeping track of the timing of packages and other video elements. |
| Hard copies | A sheet of paper with the script typed out- used in case the Teleprompter malfunctions. |
| Blue Screen Effect | Technology that is frequently used by meteorologists. The effect begins with a chip inserted into a camera, which then has the capability of replacing the color blue with an image. |
| Robotic Cameras | Cameras operated by one individual with a joystick or pre-programmed commands on a keyboard. |
| Lavalieres | A uni-directional microphone, usually worn on a tie or lapel, that picks up noise within a one-foot radius. |
| Affiliates | TV Stations, usually smaller local stations, where we gather information for news stories. |
