ABSTRACT

Whether you want to be in front of the camera, on the microphone, or behind the scenes, Total Sportscasting gives you the skills you’ll need to become successful in this dynamic industry. This book covers everything from performance and production techniques to all aspects of sportscasting, good broadcast writing techniques, and how best to forge lasting relationships with team personnel. It also delves into the unique issues facing women sportscasters. And when it comes to breaking into the business, Total Sportscasting devotes entire chapters to career development and demo reel production. For important perspective, we’ve also included chapters on the history of sportscasting and attempts to glimpse into its future.

Total Sportscasting is packed with a variety of features for both learning and instructing:

  • Complete coverage of every aspect of the sportscast, helping you prepare for any platform—TV, radio, and the web
  • Interviews with successful sports journalists, producers, and directors who give you an inside look into the real-world practices of the industry
  • A companion website, which provides additional resources for both instructors and students, including video and audio examples and links to additional resources: www.totalsportscasting.com

chapter 1|27 pages

A history and overview

chapter 2|13 pages

The production plan

chapter 3|18 pages

Research and relationships

chapter 4|16 pages

Writing

chapter 5|20 pages

Performance theory

chapter 7|22 pages

Play-by-play and analyst

chapter 8|14 pages

Women in sportscasting

chapter 9|12 pages

Social media and the Web

chapter 10|14 pages

Producing

chapter 11|14 pages

Cameras and visual communication

chapter 12|10 pages

Audio

chapter 13|12 pages

Editing, replays, and post-production

chapter 14|8 pages

Graphics and design elements

chapter 15|15 pages

Directing and the fl ow of the crew

chapter 16|15 pages

The demo

chapter 17|27 pages

Career development

chapter 18|7 pages

Finance

chapter 19|17 pages

Current trends and future possibilities