
Guerrilla TV
Low budget programme making
Ian Lewis(Author)
Focal Press
1st Edition
Published on 9. February 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-0-240-51601-1 (ISBN)
Description
The world of digital television means hundreds of channels, all trying to be different, all looking for product. But the overall international production spend has scarcely increased. Guerrilla TV shows how to make high quality programs at budget levels which were previously thought impossible, and how to make a living doing it.
This book is about empowerment; about making things happen. It is packed full of ideas, inspiration and help. The author, an experienced director/producer/writer, provides an insight into the 'real world' of television program making today. He uses many examples of how different low budget programs have been handled successfully with very professional results.
Guerrilla TV assumes that you are starting with little more than a desk and a telephone, in a world where everything has to be paid for. The mantra running throughout this book is: 'think before you spend'. Do not use money (of which you have very little) as a substitute for thought (which is free). And the other mantra: 'in the end, you don't save money by scrimping!'
Read this book - take the advice offered and watch your career take off!
This book is about empowerment; about making things happen. It is packed full of ideas, inspiration and help. The author, an experienced director/producer/writer, provides an insight into the 'real world' of television program making today. He uses many examples of how different low budget programs have been handled successfully with very professional results.
Guerrilla TV assumes that you are starting with little more than a desk and a telephone, in a world where everything has to be paid for. The mantra running throughout this book is: 'think before you spend'. Do not use money (of which you have very little) as a substitute for thought (which is free). And the other mantra: 'in the end, you don't save money by scrimping!'
Read this book - take the advice offered and watch your career take off!
Reviews / Votes
"This book will provide invaluable tips, guidance, and mentoring." - Focus magazine'If you're wanting to make television and finally put your ideas to bed, there is no finer companion for your travels. From its slick design through to thorough content, it should be firmly ensconced in the hand of all DV aficionados. Lewis' copy is witty, intelligent and inspiring.'
DV World April 2001 'If you're wanting to make television and finally put your ideas to bed, there is no finer companion for your travels. From its slick design through to thorough content, it should be firmly ensconced in the hand of all DV aficionados. Lewis' copy is witty, intelligent and inspiring.'
DV World April 2001
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
9 black & white photos
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
401 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51601-1 (9780240516011)
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Additional editions

Book
08/2017
1st Edition
Routledge
€244.50
Shipment within 10-20 days
Person
Ian Lewis
Content
Introduction; Perspectives; Putting the programme together; Budgets and costing; Finance and deal structures; Research and script; Crew and equipment; Overseas production; Production scheduling; Production; Cameras - making it look good; Microphones - making it sound good; Post-production; DV and desktop editing; Sound post-production; Rights and clearances; Resources