ABSTRACT

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 17th edition of Television Production offers a thorough and practical guide to professional TV production techniques. Learn how to anticipate and quickly overcome commonly encountered problems in television production as author Jim Owens details each role and process, including the secrets of top-grade camerawork, persuasive lighting techniques, and effective sound treatment, as well as the subtle processes of scenic design, directing, and the art of video editing.

Updated throughout, containing a range of new figures and diagrams, the 17th edition of this classic text includes:

  • A discussion of the changing definition of "television" and how new technology alters viewing habits;
  • Interviews with professionals in the industry about the challenges they face during the production process and the advice they would give to those trying to break into the production and television industries;
  • A review of production practices and techniques for VR;
  • A description of the latest cameras and equipment, including LED lighting and remote production;
  • Guidance and techniques for low-budget, DIY-style productions;
  • A comprehensive resource page for instructors, containing slides and testing materials to aid in the learning process can be found at www.routledge.com/cw/owens.

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

An Overview of Television Production

chapter Chapter 2|15 pages

The People Who Make It Happen

chapter Chapter 3|17 pages

The Television Production Facility

chapter Chapter 4|18 pages

The Production Process

chapter Chapter 5|20 pages

The Script and Production Plan

chapter Chapter 6|43 pages

What the Camera Can Do

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Using the Camera

chapter Chapter 8|16 pages

The Persuasive Camera

chapter Chapter 9|23 pages

Creating an Effective Image

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

Television Graphics

chapter Chapter 11|28 pages

Lighting for Television

chapter Chapter 12|30 pages

Backgrounds and Sets

chapter Chapter 13|7 pages

Makeup and Costumes

chapter Chapter 14|31 pages

Audio for Television

chapter Chapter 15|10 pages

Recording the Story

chapter Chapter 16|21 pages

Editing the Production

chapter Chapter 17|24 pages

Production Practices

chapter Chapter 18|17 pages

The Studio Production

chapter Chapter 19|11 pages

Directing Talent

chapter Chapter 20|10 pages

Production Style

chapter Chapter 21|15 pages

Remote Production

chapter Chapter 22|10 pages

Distributing Your Production