Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Selection, ratings & decisions · Core

Coverage

Also called: script coverage, reader report

ELI5

A written assessment of submitted material, usually summarising it and judging its strengths and problems.

Used in conversation

“The coverage was positive on the concept but flagged the second act.”

Definition

A written evaluation or summary of submitted material prepared for a company, buyer, representative or decision-maker.

Here “Coverage” means: A written evaluation or summary of submitted material prepared for a company, buyer, representative or decision-maker. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

Use this when explaining how the story works on the page or across the finished screen experience.

Why it matters: Helps you understand how projects are presented, submitted, discussed and followed up.

Connected terms

  • CoverageScript coverage is a written evaluation; camera coverage is the set of shots recorded for the edit.
  • Consider ratingA possible submission-evaluation sequence, not a universal institutional process.
  • ReaderA possible submission-evaluation sequence, not a universal institutional process.
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