Television production / Jim Owens.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Owens, Jim, 1957- author.

Contributor:

Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Television--Production and direction.

Television.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (451 p.)

Edition:

16th ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Focal Press, 2016.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Gain the skills you need to succeed in the television industry and master the production process, from shooting and producing, to editing and distribution. This new and updated 16th edition of Television Production offers a thorough and practical guide to professional TV and video production techniques. You will learn how to anticipate and quickly overcome commonly-encountered problems in television production, as Jim Owens details all the major features of television production, including the secrets of top-grade camerawork, persuasive lighting techniques, effective sound treatment, as well as the subtle processes of scenic design, and the art of video editing. The 16th edition of this classic text now explores the changing television landscape, the effects of the "second screen" on viewer experience, 4K and 8K shooting and the real implications it has for your production, and much more. This new edition also includes: Discussions on the changing definition of "television" and how new technology effects veiwers and their viewing habits Updated interviews with professionals in the industry, such as noted documentary filmmaker, Sarah Leckie, about the challenges they face during the production process and the advice they would give to those trying to break in to the production and television industries Thorough definitions of television and production terminology as well as information on LED lighting and other technologies used on set A comprehensive resource page for instructors, containing slides and testing materials to aid in the learning process can be found at www.focalpress.com/cw/owens.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1 AN OVERVIEW OF TELEVISION PRODUCTION; What Is Television? ; The Second Screen ; Television Production ; Equipment Has Become Simpler to Use ; The Illusion of Reality ; It's All About How You Do It ; Techniques Will Tell ; Having the Edge ; Overview ; Organization

Television, Video, or Film? Television versus New Media ; The Equipment Is Always Changing ; Today's Equipment ; The Production Team ; The Hidden Factors of Production ; Interview with a Professional: Vicky Collins ; Review Questions ; CHAPTER 2 THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN; The Production Crew

Members of the Production Crew The Freelance Crew ; What Do You Wear? ; What Do You Bring with You? ; Interview with a Professional: Taylor Vinson ; Interview with a Professional: Phil Bowdle ; Review Questions ; CHAPTER 3 THE TELEVISION PRODUCTION FACILITY; Production Methods ; The Venue

The Television Studio Remote Production Facilities ; The Production Switcher ; The Wipe ; Chromakey ; Synchronized Movements with the Virtual Set ; Digital Video Effects ; Interview with a Professional: Bryan Jenkins ; Review Questions ; CHAPTER 4 THE PRODUCTION PROCESS; The Production Process

Stage 1: Planning and Preparation Why Plan? ; The Idea: Starting with a Concept ; Setting the Goals and Objectives ; The Target Audience ; The Budget ; Limitations/Restrictions ; The Production Plan ; Production Methods ; Schedule ; Building a Program Outline ; Research

Coverage

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9781315732022

1315732025

9781317553731

131755373X

OCLC:

944986072