
Video Production
Putting Theory into Practice
Red Globe Press
Published on 9. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
VII, 312 pages
978-1-4039-9888-0 (ISBN)
Description
It's tempting to skip over theory when you want to get on with the practice of video production. But understanding theory can actually give you the confidence to make good practical decisions and to produce higher-quality videos and films. This no-nonsense, straight-talking book helps you to grasp key theoretical ideas and shows how to use them in your filming projects.
Exploring issues and ideas that will inform and enhance your work, Video Production builds skills and understanding from the very basics. The book is split into two halves, carefully building a foundation of theoretical knowledge before steering readers through a variety of production briefs. In particular, the book:
Clearly introduces the essentials of film, media and communication theory
Looks at a variety of film genres, from the drama short to magazine programmes
Pays close attention to the different demands of pre-production, production and post-production
Gives handy hints, tips and advice that show how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls
Links with a companion website that offers resources such as examples of successful student projects, downloadable templates and career advice.
Written by experts in an easy-to-follow, clear and comprehensive way, this book can be read cover to cover, or dipped into at crucial moments. Video Production is the ultimate guide for all students and novice film-makers.
Exploring issues and ideas that will inform and enhance your work, Video Production builds skills and understanding from the very basics. The book is split into two halves, carefully building a foundation of theoretical knowledge before steering readers through a variety of production briefs. In particular, the book:
Clearly introduces the essentials of film, media and communication theory
Looks at a variety of film genres, from the drama short to magazine programmes
Pays close attention to the different demands of pre-production, production and post-production
Gives handy hints, tips and advice that show how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls
Links with a companion website that offers resources such as examples of successful student projects, downloadable templates and career advice.
Written by experts in an easy-to-follow, clear and comprehensive way, this book can be read cover to cover, or dipped into at crucial moments. Video Production is the ultimate guide for all students and novice film-makers.
More details
Edition
2009
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-9888-0 (9781403998880)
DOI
10.1057/9781137282354
Schweitzer Classification
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Book
12/2009
Red Globe Press
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Persons
STEVE DAWKINS is Senior Lecturer in Communication, Culture and Media at the School of Coventry Art and Design, Coventry University UK.
IAN WYND is Senior Lecturer in Media at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, Hinckley, UK.
IAN WYND is Senior Lecturer in Media at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, Hinckley, UK.
Content
Introduction.- SECTION I: THEORY AND PRACTICE.- Knowing: The Theory of Video Production.- Doing: Preparing for Video Production.- The Practice of Video Production: Pre-Production.- The Practice of Video Production: Production.- The Practice of Video Production: Post Production.- SECTION II: THE BRIEFS.- The Television Title Sequence.- The Magazine Programme.- The Documentary.- The Drama Short.- Reading and Other Resources.