live report

Broadcasting as happening

A live report is news coverage broadcast in real time from the scene of an event, as opposed to pre-recorded segments.

The reporter appears on screen or audio while events unfold: We go now to our correspondent for a live report from the courthouse.

The format conveys immediacy and authenticity, even when the actual news content is minimal.

Opposites
temporal immediacy

live reportdelayed broadcast

Program aired after recording

replay · file footage · rerun · rebroadcast · retrospective

broadcast presence

live reportvoiceover

Off-screen recorded speech

recording status

live reportstock footage

Licensed prerecorded video segments

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G