Live Shots

According to the definition provided in the chapter, what distinguishes a 'live shot' from other live television segments like an anchor at a desk?

What is the acronym for the signal sent from the station back to the reporter on a live shot, which allows them to hear the program and cues from the producer?

What is the general safety rule for the minimum distance a live crew should maintain from a power line?

Which type of live shot equipment is described as the most expensive to purchase, train for, and operate?

What is the primary action recommended for a person inside a truck that becomes energized by a power line?

What is 'mix-minus' and why is it used for a reporter's IFB during a live shot?

What are 'As-Lives' (also known as 'Look-Lives') and why might they be used?

According to the chapter, what is a primary limitation of using cellphone backpacks for live shots?

What is the typical size of the dishes on microwave trucks as described in the chapter?

If you are forced to exit an energized truck due to a fire, what method of movement does the chapter recommend to avoid electrocution?

According to the chapter, up until around what year were satellite and microwave trucks the two primary options for conducting live shots?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a brand name for cellphone backpacks used in live shots?

What is the primary operational constraint for satellite trucks related to their physical location?

What visible effect on-air often demonstrates the signal delay when a station sends a reporter abroad using a satellite signal?

What is the purpose of the inflatable mast on a microwave truck?

What does the chapter identify as a key reason a reporter's live shot might fail, making them 'look like an idiot' on air, even if it's a technical person's mistake?

What is the suggested final cue a producer gives to a reporter before the anchor toss to ensure they are ready?

What is one of the main logistical challenges of using portable microwave gear compared to a truck-mounted system?

Why does the author suggest that doing a live shot for a story about retirement from outside a closed savings and loan office at 10 pm is a bad idea?

What is a potential negative consequence of an anchor asking a spontaneous question to a reporter during a live shot?

One company claims its COFDM system can have a range of how many miles from an airborne source?

What does the author state is a potential issue with doing live shots from a location with a large number of people, such as a full stadium, when using cellphone backpacks?

Some stations ask that live shots be established how long before they are scheduled to air?

In a situation where a reporter does not have IFB, how can a photographer help cue the reporter to begin speaking?

What is a potential visible sign that a reporter has not been given a 'mix-minus' feed in their IFB?

What cautionary tale does the author share at the end of the chapter to emphasize the importance of giving yourself enough time for a live shot?

In the context of the chapter, what is a 'donut' in a live shot?

What potential issue with satellite truck signals is caused by the curvature of the earth?

Which of the following is NOT considered a 'live shot' according to the chapter's definition?

In the event of lightning, why can a person at the end of a microphone cable connected to a truck be shocked or electrocuted?

What is the primary difference in cost and simplicity between microwave trucks and satellite trucks?

What does the author state is extra risky about trying to pull passersby aside for live interviews?

After a reporter tosses back to the anchor, the chapter suggests it is unusual for the anchor to do what?

The common guideline for how far to move away from an energized truck by hopping or shuffling is to go past what landmark?

What is the author's stated reason for including a lot of 'technical and scary information' in a book about writing?

What is the main drawback of using social media for live shots, as mentioned in the text?

What is a 'two-box' in the context of a live shot intro?

What kind of staff are live shots outside the studio usually staffed by?

What is a key difference between first-generation satellite trucks and newer ones?

What is a major downside of microwave trucks related to their physical structure and mobility?

What is the term for a live shot that is unplanned and happens when a major story is breaking unexpectedly?

What did the author use that attached to his camera, using its battery, and made him worry it might die during the live shot?

For a planned live shot, what does the chapter suggest a reporter should have with the setting?

What is the potential delay for a reporter's live IFB feed, depending on the system used?

What does a good director and producer need to be able to do in a suddenly-breaking news situation where a reporter doesn't have time to send roll cues?

In what situation does the author state that he has called off at least two shots, believing 'no shot is worth the risk'?

What is the primary factor that makes cellphone backpacks' range subject to 'third-party problems'?

What advice does the text give regarding anchors asking questions after a reporter tosses back to them?

According to the chapter, live shots are an integral part of most television newscasts because they used to be what?

What is the key advantage of using modern wireless IFBs and microphones for reporters during live shots?