Making Media, 4th Edition / Roberts-Breslin, Jan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roberts-Breslin, Jan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multimedia systems.

Sound--Recording and reproducing.

Sound.

Image processing--Digital techniques.

Image processing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (324 pages)

Edition:

4th edition

Place of Publication:

Routledge, 2017.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production takes the media production process and deconstructs it into its most basic components. Students will learn the basic concepts of media production – frame, sound, light, time, motion, and sequencing – and be able to apply them to any medium they choose, from film and television to fine art and online applications. They will also become well-grounded in the digital work environment and the tools required to produce media in today’s digital environment. This new fourth edition is completely updated and includes a new chapter on the production process and production safety; information on current trends in production, exhibition, and distribution; and much more. New topics include virtual and augmented reality, the use of drones and new practices interactive media. The text is also fully illustrated and includes sidebar discussions of pertinent issues throughout. The companion website has been completely revamped with interactive exercises for each chapter, allowing students to explore the process of media production.

Contents:

Acknowledgments 1. Content and Preproduction The Primacy of Content Developing Story Ideas Classifying Content Development Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 2. Composing the Frame Seeing the World Through a Frame The Still Image Controlling the Frame What's in the Frame and What Isn't: Shot Sizes The Weight and Magnetism of the Frame Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 3. Reproducing the Frame Creating the Image Lenses The Frame Applied to Different Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 4. Depth and Movement and Time Media Illusions Creating Visual Depth Movement Movement Considerations in Different Media Animation and Motion Graphics Virtual, Augmented And Mixed Reality Time and Space Sounds and Images Existing in Time Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 5. Light The Importance of Light Understanding Light Lighting Concerns of Different Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 6. Sound The Importance of Sound Understanding Sound Reproducing Sound Sound Variations Types of Audio Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 7. Sound and Image A + B = C Elements of Sound Design Sound Recording for Different Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts8. Approaches to Production Determining Your Approach The Production Team The Role of Collaboration Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts9. Making It Happen The Preproduction Process Insurance and Permissions Production Safety 10. The Theory of Linear Structure Putting the Story Together Issues of Structure in Preproduction Approaches to Structuring Motion Pictures Applications of Structure Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 11. The Practice of Linear Structure Sound and Image Transitions Live Editing Postproduction Editing Digital Nonlinear Editing Issues of Convergence and Compatibility Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 12. Nonlinear Structure Understanding Nonlinearity Types of Interactive Media The Process of Making Interactive Media Putting the Pieces Together Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 13. Exhibition, and Distribution Changing Media Forms Getting the Work to an Audience The Future Making Media Professionally Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts; Glossary; Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Online resource; Title from title page (viewed November 20, 2017)

ISBN:

9781138240391

1138240397

9781315283920

1315283921

9781315283937

131528393X

OCLC:

1017738610