Definition: A voiceover, or v.o., is the staple of any television newscast. Count the types of stories you see on the news and you'll find the majority are voiceovers.
A voiceover is a script read live by the news anchor. As the anchor reads the story, video is shown.
Usually voiceovers are 15 seconds to 30 seconds in length. This type of storytelling is best for easy-to-understand reports on house fires, car wrecks or ribbon-cuttings.
Also Known As: vo, voice over, news vo, news voiceover, news voice over
Alternate Spellings: voice over, vo
