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Television Production & Broadcast Journalism introduces the basic
skills needed to enter the television production industry. The text includes
an overview of the equipment, job responsibilities, and techniques involved
in both traditional studio production and remote location work. The sec-
ond edition has been extensively updated to address the digital technology
used to create television programming. Additionally, new broadcast jour-
nalism sections and chapters have been incorporated to support schools
that air student-produced newscasts.
This text strongly emphasizes the importance of vocabulary and the
correct use of industry terms. When a term is presented, it is set in bold
italic type, immediately defi ned, and is used consistently throughout the
chapters that follow. Talk the Talk features explain the difference between
common consumer terms and professional terms, and provide examples of
the industry’s use of terms. Knowing the proper use and meaning of pro-
fessional terms is a signifi cant requirement when beginning a career in the
television production industry. Oftentimes, the respect you receive from
industry professionals is based greatly on the way you speak. Correctly
using professional terms is required at all times in our industry.
Principles involved in camera operation, picture composition, script-
writing, lighting, remote shooting, directing, and many other areas are
discussed with illustrated examples and explanations. Production Note fea-
tures are found within each chapter and provide additional information or
tips that expand on or reinforce a particular topic. Visualize This features
also reinforce concepts by providing examples intended to help students
create a mental picture of a concept or scenario. These features provide
relatable examples, which helps ensure students gain the knowledge and
skills necessary to be successful.
Even though the technology involved in television and television pro-
duction is evolving, the basic knowledge and skills required to enter this
fi eld remain consistent. Television Production & Broadcast Journalism
is designed to provide a foundation of information and skills on which a
rewarding career can be built.