Video: Digital Communication & Production, 2nd Edition

Jim Stinson

Video: Digital Communication & Production is a comprehensive textbook designed as a complete introductory course in video — the 21st century hybrid of television and film techniques that is the future of all media production. The word "Digital" has been added to the title of this book for this edition, reflecting the fact that video production is now entirely digital, from the camcorder at one end to the DVD at the other. The computer has also taken over film-based production so completely that, outside of certain technicalities of lighting and cinematography, a person trained in video can work in film with equal confidence. To see a complete description including contents, please click here.

Television Production

Phillip L. Harris

Television Production introduces students to the basic skills they need to enter the television production industry as a production assistant. The text provides an overview of the equipment, job responsibilities, and techniques involved in both traditional studio production and remote location work. It clearly presents the activities and processes involved in each phase of production. Television Production is designed as a two-semester course with strong "hands-on" production experience, but is flexible enough for use in other teaching situations. To see a complete description including contents, please click here.

Broadcast News Writing for Professionals

Jeff Rowe

Writing for broadcast requires brevity, active language and a fundamental understanding of the broadcast process.  Broadcast News Writing for Professionals provides this in a concise, easy-to-read format.  This book teaches the reader how to interview effectively, write leads that excite viewers and listeners, write strong text free of jargon, and much more. To see a complete description including contents, please click here.

Broadcast Basics

Yvonne Cappe

Drawing on 20 years of real-world reporting experience, this broadcast handbook guides beginning journalists through the basics of journalistic writing with a focus on broadcast style and production. Written as a practical tool, the textbook includes advice on finding story ideas, locating and interviewing sources, and writing the various elements of a newscast. Chapters on production and videography, including how to frame an interview and edit jump cuts, ensure that a strong visual presentation complements every written piece.

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