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Preface
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 third edi-
tion has been extensively updated to address the digital technology used to
create television programming. Additionally, a new chapter focuses on fi nd-
ing a job in the television production industry and how to be successful in
your career.
This text strongly emphasizes the importance of vocabulary and the cor-
rect 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 con-
sumer terms and professional terms and provide examples of the industry’s
use of terms. Knowing the proper use and meaning of professional terms is a
signifi cant requirement when beginning a career in the television production
industry. Often, 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, scriptwrit-
ing, lighting, remote shooting, directing, and many other areas are discussed
with illustrated examples and explanations. Production Note features 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.