A reporter speaking to camera, not covered by video, is described by which term?

A reporter speaking to camera, not covered by video, is described by which term?

• A. Standup
• B. Slug
• C. SOT
• D. Spot

Answer: (A)

In broadcast news, a reporter who speaks directly to the camera in the field, delivering narration without accompanying video, is a standup. This on-camera bridge shot is used to present the reporter’s voice and tie the package together, often shot on location. Slug refers to a label or header in the script for the story, not the on-camera action. A SOT (sound on tape) is a short clip of a sound bite from an interview used within a package. A spot can mean a brief news item or a short promotional segment, but it doesn’t describe the reporter’s on-camera standup the way this term does.

In broadcast news, a reporter who speaks directly to the camera in the field, delivering narration without accompanying video, is a standup. This on-camera bridge shot is used to present the reporter’s voice and tie the package together, often shot on location.

Slug refers to a label or header in the script for the story, not the on-camera action. A SOT (sound on tape) is a short clip of a sound bite from an interview used within a package. A spot can mean a brief news item or a short promotional segment, but it doesn’t describe the reporter’s on-camera standup the way this term does.