Multimedia Reporting Fall 2020

Video Pitch Idea

For my video pitch idea, I have 2 in mind.

When COVID-19 started, the government in Singapore implemented a policy called TraceTogether.  It requires people to check into any building they enter just in case the area might be compromised. To make sure the pubic follows the rules, there are people stationed at every entrance. The people are allowed to enter by one of three methods. Either by scanning a QR code from a mobile app, letting the workers scan a custom SQ code assigned to each person or scanning their ID. This is an interesting idea and it works wells to the point that it became an accepted part of everyday life. I wanted to take a video showing the policy being applied. I also to talk about why it works in Singapore and reach out to the creators of the policy and ask them a few questions.

The second idea are related to arcades. Arcades in Singapore are an extremely form of entertainment and enjoyment for many people but it poses a huge safety risk for the machines being in close proximity with one another and the people are forced to stand close to each other to play. I have been to four of them at various hours of the day, (morning around 8am, afternoon around 2pm, evening around 7pm and at night around 11pm) and they are packed regardless of the time. In addition, they are normally spectators to those who play and they are usually crowded together. For this one, I want to talk to the supervisors and ask what they think of the arrangement and if it was up to them, what they would do to limit the interactions.