The Business of TV Production - Softcover

Collie, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052168238X ISBN 13: 9780521682381

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Television is the dominant mass medium of the current era. Its lifeblood in whatever form it takes is content - the programs it broadcasts to the public. This book is an insider's view of the business of production of TV programs, for university-level courses and for those in the industry wanting to upgrade their skills. It is the story of the TV producer, and the leadership of creative people, the management of resources of production (including funding) and the guiding of the production process. Covering all genres of television - drama and comedy, documentary and current affairs, infotainment and reality TV - it goes step-by-step through the journey from program idea to program delivery and beyond.

About this title

Book Description:

This book is an insider's view of the business of production of TV programs. It is ideal for both university-level courses and for those in the industry wanting to upgrade their skills. Covering all genres of television, it goes step-by-step through the journey from program idea to delivery and beyond.

About the Author:

Craig Collie is a freelance producer and consultant. He has been working in the television industry since 1969, both in production and network management. He has designed the television production curriculums at Queensland University of Technology, and been executive in charge of student production at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 052168238X
• ISBN 13: 9780521682381
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448