The Complete Manual of Documentary Production (Fourth Edition)

Author: Michael Rabiger
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: As the oldest and largest television education institution in China, the Television Academy has always been committed to promoting exchanges between Chinese and international peers in television production concepts and practices. Over the years, much of our work has focused on creating face-to-face opportunities for discussion and exploration among peers. High-end training programs such as the "Advanced Workshop for U.S.-China Television Producers" and the "Advanced Training Program for U.S.-China Television News Action and Management" have been successfully held at the Television Academy. During these activities, disagreements over how to find a compelling story, the positioning of a shot, or the wording of a voiceover could lead to heated debates between Chinese and international peers. It was precisely in these debates, in the editing rooms where the lights burned through the night, that we achieved fruitful results. In summary, this series of books is a crystallization of practical insights, technical knowledge, and professional skills. It can serve as both a textbook for students receiving funding and a training and self-improvement resource for television professionals. As the editor-in-chief of the editorial board for this series, I sincerely hope readers will recognize this series and share with us the cutting-edge practical achievements in European and American film and television production.