The short messages (from 10 seconds to 2 minutes long) shown between and within television programs are known as spots (short for spot announcements.) While most people think of these announcements as commercials, not all of them are:
| Examples | Types of Announcements |
| Commercials (Ads) A paid-for announcement that usually advertises a product or service, but it can also promote a cause or influence public action (campaign ads.) |
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| Public Service Announcements (PSAs) Usually shown for free on behalf of a non-profit organization. |
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| Promotional Announcements (Promos) Encourages viewing of something being shown on the same or related channel or network. |
Getting Started
Depending upon what you choose for this project (or have been assigned) you will produce a PSA (public service announcement) that incorporates live action footage OR features motion graphics.
Please click a link for an outline of your project or how to complete it:
- Live Action PSA: For the project outline click here. For the steps click here.
- Motion Graphics PSA: For the outline click here. For the steps click here.
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