| Topic Name: |
INEWS or ENPS |
| Message Name: |
Keep your mind on station, not the machine |
| Date Posted: |
06/01/2005 |
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if you are a producer, and your entire day involves working with a specific computer system, it is something to consider, although it probably shouldn't be a deal breaker.
i've used both, and inews is by far more user friendly than ENPS. ENPS requires a ton of busy work before you can finally get to the business of writing scripts. inews uses an easy and comprehensive drop down menu system. it's as if you were using a windows based program. everything is familiar and makes sense, as opposed to ENPS.
if you're a producer, the more time you can save, the better. for the most part, ENPS wastes a lot of your time. if you are a reporter or anchor, the computer system is less of a factor.
i would say if all things are equal, go with the station with the computer system you won't be hating. eventually whatever you use will become second nature, but in my experience it happens a lot sooner and easier with inews. |
| Message: |
I'm like 'westcoastproducer' as I have used all of those systems, plus a few others. A newsroom computer system should be your LAST consideration as a good producer.
Have you ever worked in a newsroom without a computer system, where you had to backtime in your head and juggle segments around on hand-written pieces of paper in the controlroom? If you haven't, you and every other modern-day producer should learn how to do it.
Yes, thanks for the computer era in TV news -- but what will you do the day your system crashes just minutes before you get to air? If you are indeed a skilled producer you can create a top notch newscast without having to worry about whether it's 'iNews' or 'EPNS.' And keep in mind that technology keeps advancing, sp you won't need to worry about either one in a few years time, as the company and/or format will change again.
Bottom line, keep your mind on your dream production job and get used to whatever system(s) the new station has in place. If they are #1 or #2 in their markets they must be doing a lot of things right.
And I bet their viewers certainly have never written to the ND to say they hate the newsroom computer system that's being used.
Finally, Good Luck!
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