"Truth" and "Illusion": Exploring the Mystery of TV's Realistic Depictions

Author: Hu Zhifeng Jiang Zhulang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "CCTV Television New Horizons" is the first theoretical series on program formats introduced by China Central Television (CCTV). Based on original research reports, the Research Office of the Editorial Department collected vivid and valuable materials and images from frontline program masters across the station, and experts were hired to deepen, expand, and write the content. This series showcases the rich practical experience and theoretical achievements of CCTV. The book cites numerous domestic and international documentary cases, analyzes in depth the creative principles and operational concepts of "recreating reality," and engages in beneficial discussions on the various confusions and issues currently existing in television documentaries. The book combines theoretical reflection with practicality, offering inspirational insights for documentary creators and television theory researchers.