ABSTRACT

Media Production is an introductory guide to radio, TV and film production techniques. Illuminating the step by step process from conception to delivery, from the initial brainstorms, through planning, research and editing, this book creates a guided structure to help students learn about media production. Aimed at those producing radio, film or TV productions for the first time, this book offers relevant advice which takes account of the context in which students work and the type of equipment available to them. Supported by online resources, this textbook provides templates, notes and exercises to help students prepare for their own productions, as well as a video and audio library showcasing techniques, interviews and behind the scenes industry footage.

part |2 pages

Part I Preparation and planning

chapter 1|3 pages

How to use this book

chapter 2|10 pages

Getting an idea

chapter 3|5 pages

Research

chapter 4|4 pages

Production planning and timelines

chapter 5|3 pages

Allocating tasks

chapter 6|10 pages

Structure

chapter 7|7 pages

Advertising

chapter 8|14 pages

Scripts and treatments

chapter 9|20 pages

Production schedules and safety

part |2 pages

Part II Recording, shooting and editing

chapter 10|21 pages

Shot sizes, moves and framing

chapter 11|7 pages

Crossing the line or the 180-degree rule

chapter 12|15 pages

Lighting

chapter 13|12 pages

Recording sound

chapter 14|5 pages

Taking a shot

chapter 15|23 pages

Shooting factual

chapter 16|17 pages

Shooting dramatised sequences

chapter 17|8 pages

Interview techniques

chapter 18|11 pages

Recording factual programmes for radio

chapter 19|12 pages

Radio drama

chapter 20|4 pages

Editing radio sound

chapter 21|5 pages

News and current affairs

chapter 22|17 pages

Editing TV

chapter 23|6 pages

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