Television Programme Production

In spite of the fact that India produces the maximum number of films each year quality books and magazines related to the production of programmes for television channels and even those related to cinema video and television are difficult to find. To pave this gap the two writers have penned down their years of experience and knowledge of Television Films in this book. Television is no longer merely a source of entertainment or income. This book is very informative for readers who are interested in Television Programme Production. In this book all processes and equipment used in the production of a television programme have been explained with the help of pictures and diagrams. This is definitely a multi-dimensional book in its own right and will definitely prove to be very helpful to the readers who are interested in knowing more about the subject. The Hindi version of the book has received the prestigious “Bhartendu Harishchander Award 2008” under Media and Mass Communication Category. The awards are given annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.   #v&spublishers Contents: A Few Words Preface Translators’ Not Television Programme Production 1. Television Programme: Birth and Development 2. How is a Programme Born? 3. Ideas 4. Concept 5. Fundamental Basis 6. Technical Aspect 7. Programme Shooting 8. Single Camera Shoot 9. Multi Camera Shooting 10. Programme Preproduction Process 11. Studio 12. Camera Control and Operation 13. Lens and Angle 14. Iris and Exposure 15. Exposure Control 16. Focus 17. Why do we need Different Camera Angles? 18. Wide Angle 19. Narrow Angle 20. Normal Angle 21. Zoom Lens 22. Zoom and Activity 23. Camera Placement 24. What Does a Shot Mean? 25. Types of Shots 26. Cut 27. Montage 28. Point of View 29. TV and Close-up 30. Timing 31. Lighting Arrangements 32. When Where and How to Place Lights? 33. Stage Setting 34. Make-up 35. Television News Production 36. How is a News Bulletin Made? 37. How do we Receive the News? 38. Television Documentary Script 39. Real Aspects 40. Anchor or Presenter-based Programmes 41. TV Drama and Serials 42. Professional Environment and Current Situation