Which acronym stands for the length of the finished package?

• A. TRT
• B. Tag
• C. Tracking
• D. Two-Shot

Answer: (A)

Measuring how long a finished package runs is about its total running time. Total running time is the full duration from the first frame to the last as it will appear on air, capturing every moment inside the package. This measurement helps producers fit the piece into a designated time slot and decide what to trim or keep. The acronym that represents this duration is Total Running Time, often shortened to TRT. The other terms describe different aspects of production—Tag refers to a brief closing line or branding, Tracking is an editing or camera movement concept, and a Two-Shot is a shot that includes two people—none of which denote the overall length of the finished piece.