Television Production and Broadcast Journalism 4e, Online Textbook
Television Production & Broadcast Journalism provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the television production industry and the necessary technical skills for success when entering the field. This text goes beyond camera operations and video editing skills as students explore career responsibilities in broadcast journalism, script writing, directing, and techniques for both traditional studio production and remote location work. This text is written by authors who are award-winning media arts educators and have extensive experience across many roles in the television industry. The fourth edition has been updated with current examples of professional technologies, methods, and techniques, as well as the impact of streaming services, social media, and modern recording technologies on the industry. An updated art program reflects emerging technologies and appeals to the modern day visual arts student.
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Television Production and Broadcast Journalism 4e, Online Textbook
- Television Production & Broadcast Journalism
- Copyright © 2023byThe Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- Preface
- About the Authors
- From the Authors
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- New to This Edition
- Guided Tour
- TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- CHAPTER 1 The Television Production Industry
- Chapter 1 Professional Terms
- Chapter 1 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- The Growth of Television Technology
- Evolution of the Industry
- Areas of Television Production
- Television Program Origination
- Financing the Programming Decisions
- The Business of the Industry
- Chapter 1 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 1 Know and Understand
- Chapter 1 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 1 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 1 Activities
- Chapter 1 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 2 Working in the Television Production Industry
- Chapter 2 Professional Terms
- Chapter 2 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Dividing Up the Work
- News Team
- Studio Team
- Key Creative Team
- Production Department
- Other Production Crew
- Camera Department
- Sound Department
- Grip Department
- Electrical Department
- Art Department
- Post-Production
- Networking
- Chapter 2 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 2 Know and Understand
- Chapter 2 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 2 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 2 Activities
- Chapter 2 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 3 The Video Camera & Support Equipment
- Chapter 3 Professional Terms
- Chapter 3 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 3 Introduction
- Types of Video Cameras
- The Parts of the Camera
- Types of Lenses
- Camera Support
- Camera Care and Maintenance
- Chapter 3 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 3 Know and Understand
- Chapter 3 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 3 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 3 Activities
- Chapter 3 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 4 Camera Composition, Shots & Movement
- Chapter 4 Professional Terms
- Chapter 4 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 4 Introduction
- Composition Techniques
- Psychology of Presentation
- Calling the Shots
- Chapter 4 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 4 Know and Understand
- Chapter 4 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 4 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 4 Activities
- Chapter 4 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 5 Video Acquisition, Recordable Media & Storage
- Chapter 5 Professional Terms
- Chapter 5 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 5 Introduction
- Digital Media Formats
- Digital Video Recorders
- Recording Monitors
- Video Storage
- Recording Audio and Video
- Chapter 5 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 5 Know and Understand
- Chapter 5 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 5 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 5 Activities
- Chapter 5 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 6 Audio Basics
- Chapter 6 Professional Terms
- Chapter 6 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 6 Introduction
- The Functions of Sound for Television
- Types of Microphones
- Polar Pattern
- Mics on the Set
- Mics on Talent
- Handling and Care of Microphones
- Single- and Dual-System Sound
- Portable Audio Recorders
- Mixers
- Impedance
- Levels
- Automatic Gain Control
- Chapter 6 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 6 Know and Understand
- Chapter 6 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 6 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 6 Activities
- Chapter 6 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 7 Cables & Connectors
- Chapter 7 Professional Terms
- Chapter 7 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 7 Introduction
- Connectors
- Audio Connectors
- Video Cables
- Multimedia and Data Cables
- Adapters
- Chapter 7 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 7 Know and Understand
- Chapter 7 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 7 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 7 Activities
- Chapter 7 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 8 Scriptwriting
- Chapter 8 Professional Terms
- Chapter 8 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 8 Introduction
- Program Formats
- Visualization
- The Program Proposal
- Research
- The Outline
- Treatment
- Writing the Script
- Types of Scripts
- Writing Style
- Elements of the Traditional Script
- Storyboards
- Chapter 8 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 8 Know and Understand
- Chapter 8 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 8 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 8 Activities
- Chapter 8 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 9 Newsroom Production
- Chapter 9 Professional Terms
- Chapter 9 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 9 Introduction
- Reporting the News
- Airing Stories
- Types of Stories
- The Newscast Script
- On-Air Appearance
- On-Air Sound Quality
- A Day in a Television Newsroom
- Chapter 9 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 9 Know and Understand
- Chapter 9 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 9 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 9 Activities
- Chapter 9 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 10 Broadcast Journalism
- Chapter 10 Professional Terms
- Chapter 10 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 10 Introduction
- The News Media
- Ethics and News Judgment
- Finding Stories
- Pitching Stories
- Researching Stories
- Newswriting Fundamentals
- Preparing a News Package
- Chapter 10 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 10 Know and Understand
- Chapter 10 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 10 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 10 Activities
- Chapter 10 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 11 Interviews
- Chapter 11 Professional Terms
- Chapter 11 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 11 Introduction
- Preparing for an Interview
- Shooting an Interview
- Conducting an Interview
- Chapter 11 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 11 Know and Understand
- Chapter 11 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 11 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 11 Activities
- Chapter 11 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 12 Legalities: Releases, Copyright & Forums
- Chapter 12 Professional Terms
- Chapter 12 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 12 Introduction
- Releases
- Copyright
- Public Domain
- Public Forums and Broadcast Journalism Courses
- Chapter 12 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 12 Know and Understand
- Chapter 12 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 12 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 12 Activities
- Chapter 12 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 13 Music
- Chapter 13 Professional Terms
- Chapter 13 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 13 Introduction
- Using Music in a Production
- Sources of Music
- Necessary Rights
- Chapter 13 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 13 Know and Understand
- Chapter 13 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 13 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 13 Activities
- Chapter 13 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 14 Image Display
- Chapter 14 Professional Terms
- Chapter 14 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 14 Introduction
- Copyright
- Still Photos
- Text
- Character Generator
- Aspect Ratio
- Contrast Ratio
- Chapter 14 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 14 Know and Understand
- Chapter 14 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 14 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 14 Activities
- Chapter 14 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 15 Lighting
- Chapter 15 Professional Terms
- Chapter 15 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 15 Introduction
- Using Professional Terms
- Light Quality
- Colors of Light
- Types of Lamps
- Fluorescent Lamps
- LED Lamps
- Types of Lighting Instruments
- Supports for Lighting Instruments
- Lighting Intensity
- Planning the Set Lighting
- Techniques of Television Lighting
- Lighting the News Set
- Lighting for Chroma-Key (Green/Blue Screen)
- The Camera Light
- Contrast Ratio
- Lighting Check
- Chapter 15 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 15 Know and Understand
- Chapter 15 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 15 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 15 Activities
- Chapter 15 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 16 Studio & Remote Shooting
- Chapter 16 Professional Terms
- Chapter 16 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 16 Introduction
- The Production Meeting
- Studio Shooting
- Remote Shooting
- Comparing Studio and Remote Shooting
- Chapter 16 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 16 Know and Understand
- Chapter 16 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 16 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 16 Activities
- Chapter 16 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 17 Remote Shooting
- Chapter 17 Professional Terms
- Chapter 17 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 17 Introduction
- Camera Mounts
- Lighting for a Remote Shoot
- Audio
- Power
- Batteries
- Condensation
- Remote Shooting Techniques
- Chapter 17 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 17 Know and Understand
- Chapter 17 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 17 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 17 Activities
- Chapter 17 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 18 Props, Set Dressing & Scenery
- Chapter 18 Professional Terms
- Chapter 18 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 18 Introduction
- Creating the Set Design
- Visual Design Considerations
- Virtual Sets
- Striking the Set
- Chapter 18 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 18 Know and Understand
- Chapter 18 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 18 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 18 Activities
- Chapter 18 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 19 Production Staging & Interacting with Talent
- Chapter 19 Professional Terms
- Chapter 19 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 19 Introduction
- Areas on a Set
- Camera Staging
- Talent Placement
- Staff and Talent Interaction
- Chapter 19 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 19 Know and Understand
- Chapter 19 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 19 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 19 Activities
- Chapter 19 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 20 Directing
- Chapter 20 Professional Terms
- Chapter 20 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 20 Introduction
- The Director’s Role in Pre-Production
- Other Pre-Production Tasks
- The Director’s Role in Production
- The Director’s Role in Post-Production
- Being an Effective Director
- Chapter 20 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 20 Know and Understand
- Chapter 20 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 20 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 20 Activities
- Chapter 20 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 21 Makeup Application & Costume Considerations
- Chapter 21 Professional Terms
- Chapter 21 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 21 Introduction
- Why Is Makeup Necessary?
- Makeup Styles
- Makeup Products
- Makeup Application
- Makeup Removal
- Makeup Application Considerations
- Costume and Wardrobe Selection
- Planning for Productions
- Makeup, Clothing, and the News
- Chapter 21 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 21 Know and Understand
- Chapter 21 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 21 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 21 Activities
- Chapter 21 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 22 Video Switchers & Special Effects Generators
- Chapter 22 Professional Terms
- Chapter 22 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 22 Introduction
- The Video Switcher
- The Special Effects Generator (SEG)
- Chapter 22 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 22 Know and Understand
- Chapter 22 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 22 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 22 Activities
- Chapter 22 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 23 Electronic Special Effects
- CHAPTER 24 Video Editing
- Chapter 24 Professional Terms
- Chapter 24 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 24 Introduction
- Editing Systems
- Program Editing Basics
- Montages
- The Non-Linear Editing Process
- Producing Quality Programs
- Chapter 24 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 24 Know and Understand
- Chapter 24 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 24 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 24 Activities
- Chapter 24 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 25 Getting Technical
- Chapter 25 Professional Terms
- Chapter 25 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 25 Introduction
- Analog Television
- Motion Picture Film and Frame Rate
- Monitoring Video Signal Quality
- High Dynamic Range
- Digital Televisions
- Distribution
- Raw and Log
- Online Delivery
- DVD and Blu-Ray
- Duplication
- Chapter 25 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 25 Know and Understand
- Chapter 25 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 25 Critical Thinking Questions
- Chapter 25 Activities
- Chapter 25 STEM and Academic Activities
- CHAPTER 26 Getting Into the Industry
- Chapter 26 Professional Terms
- Chapter 26 Learning Objectives
- Chapter 26 Introduction
- Résumés and Cover Letters
- Job Interviews
- Networking
- Certifications
- Reels
- Keep Practicing
- You’re Hired!
- Professional Development
- Chapter 26 Wrapping Up
- Chapter 26 Know and Understand
- Chapter 26 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 26 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 26 Activities
- Chapter 26 STEM and Academic Activities
- APPENDIX A
- APPENDIX B
- Common Questions
- What can I expect when I get to the studio?
- What do I wear?
- Is makeup used on both men and women?
- Should I apply more facial makeup than I usually wear?
- Should I wear larger pieces of jewelry so they can be seen on television?
- Where do I look when I’m in front of the camera?
- When will I get to see the video? Can I have a copy?
- General Guidelines
- Please be quiet in the studio!
- Watch your step!
- If you make a mistake during your performance, do not yell “Cut!”
- Pay attention to the floor manager.
- Use the microphone properly.
- No Food or Drink
- Cell Phone Use
- Glossary
- Index