
Introduction to Media Production
From Analog to Digital
Focal Press
2nd Edition
Published on 12. March 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-240-80408-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Introduction to Media Production, Second Edition, provides students with a practical framework for all aspects of media production by addressing the technological and aesthetic changes that have shaped the industry. It provides a sound basis for the techniques, operations and philosophies of media production as the world moves from analog to digital equipment. The new edition examines the growing convergence of video, film, audio, television, multimedia and the Internet. If offers a wealth of new information on new digital production techniques and equipment and clarifies the continuing position of analog production and its importance in development of the digital production world. A color section has been added to illustrate color theory and applications in visual production.
Introduction to Media Production, Second Edition is the only text available that addresses every form of media production with hands-on instructions and theoretical material. The text follows the creative process from pre-production through production to postproduction.
Introduction to Media Production, Second Edition is the only text available that addresses every form of media production with hands-on instructions and theoretical material. The text follows the creative process from pre-production through production to postproduction.
Reviews / Votes
An introductory text that integrates both audio and video production elements at the basic level."a very comprehensive look at media production"
"well organized"
"First book that covers the transition to digital from analog...both used information still needed"
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
college text; trade
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-80408-8 (9780240804088)
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Robert B. Musburger, PhD | Gorham Kindem
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Persons
Dr. Gorham Kindem is Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina|Chapel Hill. His award-winning documentary, Chuck Davis, Dancing Through West Africa, has been nationally televised on PBS and the Discovery Channel. He is the author or editor of four books and numerous articles in media studies and production and has produced, directed, recorded, and/or edited several films and TV programs. Dr. Kindem resides in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area.
Robert B. Musburger, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the School of Communication, University of Houston. He has worked for 20 years in professional broadcasting, serving as camera operator, director, producer, and writer and has received numerous awards for his video work and teaching. His published writing includes "Electronic News Gathering: A Guide
to ENG" (Focal), "Single-camera Video Production, Fifth Edition"(Focal), and, with Gorham Kindem, "Introduction to Media Production: From Analog to Digital, Fourth Edition" (Focal).
Robert B. Musburger, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the School of Communication, University of Houston. He has worked for 20 years in professional broadcasting, serving as camera operator, director, producer, and writer and has received numerous awards for his video work and teaching. His published writing includes "Electronic News Gathering: A Guide
to ENG" (Focal), "Single-camera Video Production, Fifth Edition"(Focal), and, with Gorham Kindem, "Introduction to Media Production: From Analog to Digital, Fourth Edition" (Focal).
Author
Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Professor Emeritus and former Director of the School of Communication, University of Houston,TX, USA
Content
Preface; The Production Process--Analog and Digital Technology; Scriptwriting; Directing--Aesthetic Principles and Production Coordination; Audio/Sound; Lighting; Camera; Recording; Design and Graphics; The Editing Process; Visual Editing; Sound Editing; Animation and Special Effects; Distribution and Exhibition; Glossary; Index