Welcome to the official News Anek Street Interview Guide  – your go-to resource for becoming a confident, camera-ready freelance interviewer or journalist . We’re building a powerful content team across India, and you  can become the voice of the public by recording honest, impactful street interviews. 🧭 Getting Started: Step-by-Step ✅ Step 1: Understand the Concept Street interviews (vox pops) are short, real-life opinion-based conversations recorded in public places. They’re raw, emotional, and viral-worthy – just the kind of content News Anek celebrates. ✅ Step 2: Choose a Topic Pick from our approved topic list  or pitch your own. Topics range from trending news to social issues and cultural debates. ✅ Step 3: Visit a Good Location Malls, colleges, parks, markets, or metro stations – anywhere with people is a potential goldmine for opinions. ✅ Step 4: Ask the Right Questions Use open-ended, easy-to-understand questions. Be respectful, allow honest answers, and keep the interaction natural. 💼 What Kind of Work Is This? This is a freelance-based, project-by-project opportunity . You choose when to work, how many videos to submit, and where to shoot. We provide: Topic support Guidance and training Feedback and editing help A growing creator community Royalty bonuses on high-performing videos You can also record videos in your local language , Hinglish , or pure Hindi/English . 📩 Want to join? Fill out the form at the end of this guide! 📸 1. Camera Setup ✅ Must-Have: Use a smartphone camera  that can shoot in 1080p @ 30 or 60 fps Always clean the lens  before shooting Enable grid lines  for framing Lock exposure  and focus  once subject is in frame 🎯 Pro Tips: Use back camera , not selfie cam (better quality) Avoid digital zoom  – move physically closer Enable “HDR” mode if available 🔊 2. Audio Setup ✅ Must-Have: Use an external clip mic  (Boya M1 is excellent and cheap) Clip it near the speaker’s chest  – not brushing clothes If no mic, stay close  and speak clearly (but expect lower quality) Test audio with a 30-sec sample clip  before full shoot 🎯 Pro Tips: Use wind protectors  or foam covers outdoors Avoid recording next to traffic, generators, music, or fountains 💡 3. Lighting Setup ✅ Must-Have: Natural daylight  is best (morning/evening golden hours) Subject should face the light, not have sun behind them Avoid harsh overhead light (midday sun or tube lights) Avoid mixed lighting (yellow + white) 🎯 Pro Tips: Use shade (like tree/canopy) to avoid face shadows For low light scenes (evening), carry a small ring light or LED panel 🧍 4. Framing & Composition ✅ Must-Have: Subject’s head and upper body in center Use Rule of Thirds  – eye level near top third of frame Keep camera at subject’s eye level Avoid too much headroom or cutting off the chin 🎯 Pro Tips: Include some background context  (college gate, mall crowd, etc.) Always leave space in direction they’re facing 🧭 5. Interview Positioning ✅ Must-Have: Face interviewer and subject at 45° angle Ensure subject doesn’t look directly at camera , unless addressing audience Keep interviewer’s voice audible (mic pickup or off-camera) 🎯 Pro Tips: Don’t interrupt subjects unless necessary Always ask for consent  before filming 🏃‍♂️ 6. Movement & Stability ✅ Must-Have: Avoid shaky hands  – use tripod, gorilla pod, or selfie stick If handheld, lock elbows  and keep movements smooth Don’t move camera while someone is talking unless panning slowly 🎯 Pro Tips: Record B-roll footage  of surroundings (crowds, streets, billboards) Include reaction shots  or transition clips 📁 7. File Format & Storage ✅ Must-Have: Record in .mp4 or .mov  format Use 1080p resolution , 16:9 aspect ratio Clear your phone storage before starting Organize clips per topic/day (create folders) ✨ 8. Cleanliness & Clarity ✅ Must-Have: Avoid background distractions (moving autos, vendors shouting) Make sure faces are visible  (no backlight or overexposure) Interviewee should speak clearly and slowly 🎬 9. Clip Standards (for News Anek) Standard Requirement Duration 3 to 6 minutes total video No. of Interviews Minimum 6-10 people Audio Quality Clear voice, no harsh noise Visual Quality No shake, proper light Intro Shot Must include intro (voice or text) Format Horizontal (16:9) only 🚫 10. Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌ Shaky footage❌ Poor or no audio❌ Faces hidden in shadow or sun glare❌ Interviewer speaking more than subject❌ Random cuts or jumpy transitions❌ Using vertical video (unless requested) 📋 Final On-Ground Checklist Task Check Camera lens cleaned ✅ Mic connected + tested ✅ Sample clip reviewed ✅ Storage space available ✅ Lighting checked ✅ Subject in frame correctly ✅ Audio levels clear ✅ Interviewee consent taken ✅ B-roll shots captured ✅

Welcome to the official AI B-Roll Creator Guide by News Anek  — one of India’s fastest-growing news and infotainment platforms. We’re looking for freelance AI video creators  who can generate stunning, relevant, high-quality AI B-rolls  using tools like Sora, RunwayML, Pika, Kaiber, D-ID, or similar platforms.  Your visuals will be stitched into our short-form reels  and long-form explainers  alongside our voiceover and editorial content. ✅ Scope of Work As an AI B-Roll Creator , your job is to: Generate visuals based on script segments  or visual prompts  shared by the News Anek team. Ensure realistic, cinematic, and contextually accurate visuals  that fit the narration. Maintain visual consistency , frame quality, and avoid glitchy or irrelevant scenes. Deliver downloadable high-resolution MP4s  (minimum 1080p preferred). 📥 Content Sources You’ll Receive You’ll be provided with: A script section (Hindi/English) Voiceover or text narration Scene-wise AI prompt guide (you can tweak or enhance based on your creativity) Timeline for delivery (usually within 24–48 hours) 💰 Payment Structure ⚡ This is freelance-based work  with instant payments upon approval and video going live . Format Rate Per Prompt Sheet (That May contain multiple video prompt that can make a single Content) Conditions Short Video ₹100 Max 1-minute B-Roll Long Video For Youtube ₹250 B-Roll set for 3–8 minute videos (720p to Higher Resolution) 🔁 Bonus:  High-performing creators may be offered bulk projects & monthly retainership. 🛠️ Minimum Tools You Need You don’t need expensive gear — just the right tools and creativity! 🔧 Must-Have Tools: A stable internet connection Laptop/Desktop (8GB+ RAM preferred) Access to any one or more of these tools: Sora (OpenAI)  or waitlisted alternatives RunwayML / Pika / Kaiber / D-ID Free AI video tools like HeyGen , DeepBrain , Animoto  (optional for experimentation) Basic video editing software (CapCut, VN Editor, Premiere Rush) to trim or clean up the footage. 🧠 What We Expect from You Storytelling sense: The scene should match the mood and message  of the script. Accuracy: If the narrator talks about Delhi's pollution , the visual shouldn’t show New York. Consistency: Maintain tone, color palette, style  if the B-roll has multiple parts. Timely delivery: Submit visuals in MP4 format , cleanly named and organized. ⚠️ Important Guidelines Avoid watermarks/logos in generated videos. Don’t use irrelevant stock footage. No jump-cuts, flashing glitches, or random camera movements unless requested. All AI scenes must be original and generated by you , not copied from YouTube or TikTok edits. 💼 Freelance Perks: Zero location barrier: Work from anywhere, anytime. Get paid immediately after approval. Build a powerful AI-first video portfolio. 📩 How to Join?

📅 Reported by News Anek Digital Desk – June 19, 2025 "From Jaisalmer to Tawang, a satellite in the sky might soon bring Wi-Fi to your village... but is India really ready?" 🛰️ Finally, a Cosmic Connection for Bharat? After years of speculation, regulatory red tape, and silence from South Block, Elon Musk’s Starlink  has finally been given the green signal to operate in India. This isn’t just a business headline—it’s a pivotal moment  in India’s journey toward digital equity. While Reliance and Airtel continue to fight on the ground with fiber and towers, Starlink plans to beam internet straight from the sky . The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) granted Starlink a GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license  last week. This means rural India, which has long lagged behind in internet access, might be just a satellite dish away from high-speed connectivity. 🌍 Why This Is Huge for Bharat, Not Just India Let’s be real: despite all the speeches about Digital India, thousands of villages in India still don’t have consistent 4G access. If you step outside the Tier-1 cities and tech parks, the ground reality hits harder than a Mumbai monsoon. Starlink offers a simple solution: no tower, no fiber, just sky.  You set up a dish on your rooftop and—bam!—you’re online, whether you’re in Spiti Valley or the forests of Bastar. “Aaj tak hum ration ke liye satellite ka use kar rahe the, ab internet ke liye bhi karein toh kya bura hai?” — A farmer in Bihar joked when we explained Starlink. That’s the kind of bottom-up enthusiasm  this tech has sparked. 💸 The Price of Connectivity? Still Sky-High Here’s the elephant in the orbit: the cost . Plan Monthly Charge Equipment Cost (Dish + Router) Basic Residential ₹6,000–₹7,500 ₹50,000–₹60,000 Business Plans ₹12,000+ ₹1 Lakh+ That’s more than 3x the cost of Jio Fiber , and definitely out of reach for most Indian households. Unless the government offers subsidies through BharatNet  or Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) , this could become just another tech toy for rich farmhouses and eco-resorts. 🤔 News Anek’s Take: More Than Just a Tech Story As someone reporting on India’s startup and tech scene for years, let me say this clearly: Starlink is a game-changer—but only if it goes beyond the “Musk-hype” and addresses ground realities. If this becomes a premium product used only in Ladakh Army posts and corporate retreats in Coorg, we’ll miss the bigger picture. But if the government steps in, partners with local panchayats, and trains rural youth on installation and usage, we could truly see a digital renaissance . In fact, imagine this: A tribal school in Odisha using Starlink for real-time virtual classes. A midwife in Assam using telemedicine during childbirth. An artist in Kutch selling on Etsy from a mud hut. That’s the real India that could benefit , and that’s the India Starlink needs to serve . 🧱 Roadblocks in Orbit Before we start imagining fiberless freedom, here are some tough truths: Spectrum Tug-of-War Telcos want spectrum auctioned. Satellite companies want administrative allocation. The policy vacuum might slow down rollout. Import Duties Starlink kits are expensive. Unless Musk starts assembling them locally , the price tag will remain outrageous. Digital Literacy Gap What good is a 100 Mbps connection if people don’t know how to use it? Training is as important as transmission. 🇮🇳 Strategic Angle: India-US Tech Ties Get Stronger The timing of this approval is... interesting. With India leaning closer to the US on semiconductor deals, 5G bans on Huawei, and now Starlink, this feels like a quiet but clear pivot toward Western tech diplomacy . Could this be part of a larger “Digital NATO” idea? Maybe. Could this upset China? Probably. Will it make headlines at G20? Almost certainly. But geopolitics aside, India’s people want the net—not politics. 📊 Quick Summary Feature Starlink Impact Speed 50–100 Mbps in most Indian terrains Reach Pan-India (except heavily forested & urban clutter) Cost High (without subsidy) Ideal Users Army, border villages, tribal schools, remote WFH users Potential Game-changing if pricing is corrected 🧠 Final Thoughts from News Anek Let’s not fall into the trap of tech savarna-ism —where innovation reaches only the rich and vocal. For Starlink to succeed in India, it must do two things: Lower costs massively  (or get government help) Work with ground-level digital volunteers and NGOs This isn’t just Elon’s India entry—it’s India’s shot at finally giving every Indian, no matter where they live, a fair shot at digital dignity.