Definition: A vosot is sometimes called a v.o. bite or v.o.b. It is a common type of story presentation in a television newscast.
A vosot is a script read live by the news anchor. While the anchor reads, video is shown. The anchor will stop reading at a certain point so that an interview clip can be played.
That clip is called a soundbite or a sot, which stands for "sound on tape." It is added to a standard voiceover, or v.o., to create a vosot.
Usually vosots are 30 seconds to 45 seconds in length. You'll find this type of storytelling on stories that can be told quickly, but need a soundbite from an authority figure or eyewitness. The soundbite portion of the story usually runs 10 seconds to 15 seconds.
Also Known As: vob, vobite, vobyte
Alternate Spellings: vo/sot, vo-sot, vo-bite, vo-byte
