Live Shots and Remotes

—Luan Akin

 

 

Television and web audiences frequently become participants in the reporting process, sometimes as knowledgeable about the developing story as the field reporter. This chapter details the live reporting process, tells how to organize and write the story in the field, and examines the traits and abilities that help make television and web reporters “live capable.” (Figure 13.1)

 

Inever will understand why I didn’t spot the tornado myself. Denver’s forecast on this June day called for severe weather—heavy rain, lightning, hail, and possible tornadoes. That meant the helicopter crew of pilot Mike Silva, photographer David Gregg, and I would be chasing storms. Only this time, the storm found ...

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