Live TV Production and Editing

Author: Ronald
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Combines technical introductions with aesthetic and artistic analysis, not only telling you how to do it but also how to do it better; introduces small-scale television production and nonlinear editing, setting a precedent in television studies; uses numerous images to illustrate, with various flowcharts, lists, and graphics to help readers grasp the knowledge visually; views independent production or small-scale television production by television stations as a new trend and future in television production, and dedicates itself to teaching.
Author Introduction: Ronald J. Compesi (USA), a renowned scholar in American television research, graduated from the University of Connecticut and later pursued further studies at the University of Oregon, earning master's and doctoral degrees. In 1976, he joined San Francisco State University as a professor of broadcast electronic information art. He has long been concerned with the development of television technology and television art, and his monographs have been required reading for students in film and television art and related fields in American universities.
Translator Introduction: Xing Beiliè (born 1978), master's degree, teacher in the Directing and Acting Department of the Film and Television Art College of Beijing Broadcasting University. Participated in writing works such as "Appreciation of Excellent Chinese TV Dramas" and "Fundamentals of Film and Television Performance." Xu Jinghan (born 1977), master's degree, teacher in the Photography Department of the Film and Television Art College of Beijing Broadcasting University. Narsu (born 1978), master's degree, graduate student in the Radio and Television Art Program of Beijing Broadcasting University, Class of 2002. Meng Wei (born 1978), master's degree, graduate student in the Radio and Television Art Program of Beijing Broadcasting University, Class of 2000.
Table of Contents: Preface Chapter 1 Introduction and the Television Production Characteristics of Changes in the On-Site Shooting of "Evening Magazine" The Use of Portable Television Equipment Television as a Medium Technical and Aesthetic Factors Chapter 2 Portable Television Cameras Electronic Image Restoration Television Scanning: NTSC and ATSC Standards Television Signal Control Color Signal Performance of Camera Cameras Viewfinder System Types of Cameras Chapter 3 Lenses and Imaging Part 1 Lenses Lenses: Functions and Types Components of Zoom Lenses Operation of Zoom Lenses Aperture Control and Depth of Field Part 2 Imaging and Composition Aesthetics of Visual Composition Camera Movement for Editing Relationship Between Subject and Camera Chapter 4 Video Recording Helical Scan Video Recording Control Magnetic Track Tape Recording Formats Compatibility Types of Cassette Recorders Other Video Recording Equipment Chapter 5 Operation of Portable Camcorders Basic System Control of Camcorder Parts Input/Output of Cassette Recorder Parts Power and Recording Tape Operation Steps of Camcorder Systems Audio and Video Connectors Monitor Recording Camera Support Equipment Portable Equipment Chapter 6 Lighting Part 1 Physical Properties of Light Basic Lighting Contrast Range Color Lighting Equipment Power Requirements Light Intensity Control Other Equipment Lighting Safety Part 2 Aesthetic Features Modeling Three-Point Lighting Method Problems in Lighting CP Color Diagram Chapter 7 Sound Part 1 Technical Factors Sound in On-Site Television Production Sound: Technical Basics Microphone Characteristics Random Microphones External Microphones Wired and Wireless Microphones Recording on Portable Camcorders Mixers Standard Recording Methods Listening Tips for Recording Good Sound Solving Special Problems Improving Sound Quality with EQ and Filtering Adding Sound to Recorded Tapes Other Recording and Playback Equipment Part 2 Sound Aesthetics Types of Sound Sound Perspective and Realism Designing Sound for Programs Visual Effects of Microphones Chapter 8 Editing Aesthetics The Role of the Editor Types of Editing Continuous Editing Dynamic Editing Transitions and Effects Sound Editing Chapter 9 Nonlinear Editing on Tape Electronic Editing of Videotapes Components of Editing Systems Control Tracks Combination Editing and Insert Editing Nonlinear Editing on Tape Chapter 10 A/B Roll Editing and SMPTE Time Code A/B Roll Editing SMPTE Time Code Video Switcher Signal Processing Chapter 11 Digital Nonlinear Video Editing Desktop Video Production Digital Nonlinear Editing Three Types of Nonlinear Editing Systems Components of Nonlinear Editing Systems Nonlinear Editing Operation Procedures Chapter 12 Graphics and Design Guiding Principles Functional and Practical Factors Sources of Graphics and Images Computer-Based Video Graphics Systems Composite Graphics Special Effects and Video Chapter 13 Production Planning Stages and Types of Production Pre-Production Planning Production Planning Post-Production Planning Appendix I Production Planning Appendix II Development of Tape Recording Appendix III Measurement of Light Intensity Appendix IV Shooting Guidance and Information in San Francisco Appendix V Short Form Tables for Artistic Performances Used by the U.S. Copyright Office Appendix VI Digital Signals and Metric System Glossary References