Basic TV Reporting, 2nd Edition

On the Road

In some circumstances you will be surprised to find that it takes longer to plan returning your material to base than it does to gather it in the first place. Even in Europe and the United States, where communications are generally excellent, reporters and their camera crews often face frustration over basic mistakes or accidents which result in delay and missed deadlines.

At your own pace

Wherever possible always allow yourself enough time to do the job as you would wish it to be done. Only you know how long it takes to learn a piece-to-camera or write a commentary. Don’t let the approach of hunger, tiredness or fear of offending the camera crew persuade you into a rush job or the acceptance of a performance you suspect is not up ...