Stand-Uppers
The stand-upper (stand-up or piece to camera) has always been considered one of the mainstay techniques of television reporting, although it goes in and out of favour according to fashion. It remains a yardstick against which confidence in front of the camera is measured, and while there is nothing complicated about the technique, no reporter is likely to make serious career progress without mastering it.
The term speaks for itself. The stand-upper consists of a straightforward spoken delivery to the camera–and through it to the audience. Also:
● It establishes the reporter’s presence on the spot.
● It takes little time to do.
● It offers versatility because it can be used by itself or as a single ingredient within a story.
Given ...
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