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Doorstepping, or door-stepping, is an attempt to obtain an
Doorstepping, or door-stepping, is an attempt to obtain an interview
An interview is a structured conversation where one participant asks questions, and the other provides answers.Merriam Webster DictionaryInterview Dictionary definition, Retrieved February 16, 2016 In common parlance, the word "interview" ...
, or piece to camera
In television and film, a piece to camera (PTC) is when a television presenter or a character speaks directly to the viewing audience through the camera.
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It is most common when a news or television show presenter is reporting or explai ...
, from a contributor without prior arrangement or agreement, typically by confronting them in a public space, such as outside their home, workplace, or courthouse.
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