What is a stand-up, and where is it typically used in a package?

• A. A stand-up is a field interview conducted off camera
• B. A stand-up is a graphic overlay
• C. A stand-up is a stand-alone video feature with no reporter on camera
• D. A stand-up is a reporter on-camera segment used to segue into the story or provide context

Answer: (D)

A stand-up is an on-camera moment where the reporter appears in the field and speaks directly to the audience. This brief, in-context remarks helps anchor the viewer in the location, set the tone, and bridge different parts of the package. Because it connects the visuals (B-roll, interviews) to the narration, it’s ideally used to segue into the story or to provide context—letting viewers know what they’re about to see or what was learned. It’s not an off-camera field interview, not a graphic overlay, and not a standalone video with no reporter on camera. The stand-up keeps the narration cohesive and guides the audience smoothly from one segment to the next.