Fundamentals of Television Production - Couverture rigide

Donald, Ralph; Spann, Thomas

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0813827396 ISBN 13 : 9780813827391

Editeur : Iowa State University Press, 2000

Synopsis

"Fundamentals of Television Production" is a comprehensive, in-depth text for both basic and advanced television production courses. Authors Ralph Donald and Thomas Spann have provided a number of unique features: Key terms and definitions at the end of each chapter. Over 400 photos and figures. Coverage of equipment, old and new, from a history of videotape to new developments in high-definition TV. Through explanations of highly technical and theoretical topics."Fundamentals of Television Production" covers the technical aspects of production, including cameras, lenses, lighting instruments, microphones and graphics, as well as discussions of the aesthetic considerations that should be given to such areas as shot composition and lighting. The text also covers the relative side of production, from scriptwriting to production design to the artistic skills necessary for directing. Beginning with an overview of the three phases of the production process for a situation comedy, a commercial and news story, students are introduced to the activities associated with preproduction, production and postproduction. Written in and accessible, engaging manner, "Fundamentals of Television Production" will help students develop an understanding of the basic skills needed for below-the-line technical personnel and above-the-line creative personnel.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Fundamentals of Television Production, 2/e

 

Ralph Donald, Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville

Riley Maynard, Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville

Thomas Spann, Universityof Nebraska

 

 

 

With a comprehensive approach to TV production, Fundamentals of Television Production balances a discussion of basic "how to" and "hardware" against a discussion of aesthetics, writing, performance, directing, producing and other important skills.

 

Aimed at college undergraduate students taking beginning and intermediate television production courses, Fundamentals of Television Production makes the basic technical concepts of television easy to understand. For more rigorous programs, “Tech Manuals” provide more detailed technological information. The text begins with an overview that walks students through three types of production, then goes on to comprehensively cover everything from camera operation, shot composition, scriptwriting and television performance to production design and producing. Throughout, the role of aesthetic consideration in communicating mood and meaning is a constant theme.

 

 

Features:

• A blend of aesthetics and practical “how-to” advice teaches the art of, as well as the skills involved in, professional production.
• Tech Manuals at the end of chapters provide technical explanations of the workings of television for those who want a more in-depth examination.
• More than 500 pictures and illustrations provide clear examples that assist the student in understanding the material.  
• Word lists at the end of each chapter review newly introduced vocabulary terms.
• An Overview and Tour chapter takes students through the preproduction, production and postproduction phases of three different types of production.

 

Présentation de l'éditeur

With a comprehensive approach to TV production, Fundamentals of Television Production balances a discussion of basic "how-to" and "hardware" against a discussion of aesthetics, writing, performance, directing, producing and other important skills.

 

Fundamentals of Television Production makes the basic technical concepts of television easy to understand, while "Tech Manuals" provide more detailed technological information. Beginning with an overview that walks the reader through three types of production, the book moves on to comprehensively cover everything from camera composition, scriptwriting, and television announcing and performance to production design and producing. Throughout, the role of aesthetic consideration in communicating mood and meaning is a constant theme.

 

While the authors stress the importance of hands-on experience, they also underscore the importance of pre-production planning throughout the text, noting that most productions should only involve the execution of plans formed well in advance.  The book’s readability, made even more understandable by the use of examples from popular TV programs and motion pictures, represents an approach to TV production teaching perfected over the authors’ combined century of experience in the classroom and studio.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Iowa State University Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813827396
• ISBN 13: 9780813827391
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 315
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible