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So You Want to be a Producer
AvLawrence Turman
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
351 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
So You Want to Be a Producer is packed with information and advice from top Hollywood producers, writers and directors and is a must-read for anyone interested in what it really takes to get a film made, including: * Finding your story * Obtaining the rights * Developing the script * Hiring your cast and crew * Distributing your movie Lawrence Turman, the producer of more than forty films, including The Graduate, The River Wild, Short Circuit and American History X, offers an insider's guide that covers every aspect of the role, from finding a story and hiring actors to developing a script and marketing the finished product.
Art Of Writing Drama
AvMichelene Wandor
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
376 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Art of Writing Drama is an indispensable textbook for wherever writing for the stage is taught, but also serves as a foundational book for any student taking courses in performance media - radio, television and film. Coupling theory with practice, the book opens with a survey of the current methodologies of teaching playwriting and of textual analysis. The theories of Bakhtin, Foucault and Derrida are examined as are the agendas of play reviewers from the national press. In the second section of the book, a wealth of guidance with practical exercises on the skills of writing for the stage is provided. Throughout the text, Wandor draws on her extensive experience as both playwright and teacher of creative writing to provide a guide that is both a scholarly and an immensely practical guide to writing for the theatre.
Career Handbook for TV, Radio, Film, Video and Interactive Media
AvShiona Llewellyn
Häftad, Engelska, 2003
337 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Specialists from across the fast-changing world of TV, Radio, Film, Video and Interactive Media have contributed 'behind-the-scenes' advice to provide the definitive guide to a career in these areas. Updated throughout, the revised second edition of this unique guide answers a multitude of questions, including: * How do I choose a course that will help me? * What are the jobs? * How do I get useful work experience? * What's it like to be a freelance? * What are the areas of opportunity? * How do you find out about jobs that aren't advertised? * Which qualifications or training will help me build my career?
Journalism
A Career Handbook
AvAnna McKane
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
351 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Print journalism is one of the most popular career options among recent graduates. But how many of them land that crucial first job and go on to build a career in print journalism? This book gives you all you need to plan and build your career in journalism, including sections on: * Analysis of the industry: sectors and structures * Types of print journalism: newspapers, national and regional; magazines; consumer handouts; voluntary sector publishing; web journalism; agency work; photojournalism * Range of job opportunities; freelance/salaried; in-house/in the field * Routes into journalism: getting in and getting on * Training and education; resources/contacts.
Writing for Video Games
AvSteve Ince
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
351 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Video games is a lucrative new market for scriptwriters but writing for video games is complex and very different to traditional media (tv or film). This practical guide shows how you can adapt your writing skills to this exciting medium. Written by an award-winning games writer, the book gives you a realistic picture of how games companies work, how the writer fits into the development process, and the skills required: from storytelling, to developing interactive narrative, characters and viewpoints, dialogue comedy and professional practice. Illustrated with examples from games and quotes from developers, writers and agents, this is a cutting edge professional writing guide at a very accessible price.
Essential Radio Skills
How to present and produce a radio show
AvPeter Stewart
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
495 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This is a practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. Packed with day-to-day advice that captures the essence and buzz of live broadcasting; from preparing your show before it goes out, last minute changes to running orders, deciding what to drop in over a track, how to sell a feature or promote a programme, setting up competitions, thinking fast in a phone in- this book will help you do all that and more. It covers network and commercial, music and talk radio skills. It will particularly suit the independent local or community radio sector, where people often start out. It features advice from industry professionals, covers industry-wide best practice with enough 'need-to-know' technical information to get you up and running, and distills tried and tested practical tips from a specialist BBC radio trainer, and award-winning radio broadcaster with over 15 years of experience. A handbook you wouldn't want to be without before you go on air.
Essential Radio Journalism
How to produce and present radio news
AvPaul Chantler,Peter Stewart
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
481 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
'Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp' Jon Snow 'This sets the standard for every radio newsroom' - Andy Ivy, Editor, Sky News Radio In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology, and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colourful comment and speculation by blogs and 'citizen journalists' there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills. Essential Radio Journalism is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. It contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics. There is a wealth of 'inside' information, checklists and on-the-job advice that you can immediately put to use whether you are in your first job or have several years of experience. This is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills.
How to Get a Job in Television
Build your career from runner to series producer
AvElsa Sharp
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
337 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
'Incredibly timely, practical advice for developing contacts and skills' Jo Taylor, 4Talent Manager at Channel 4 TV is a notoriously difficult industry to get into and progress within. There is no set career path and 70% of applicants rely on contacts to get a foothold. Based on the author's experience as a TV researcher, series producer and recruitment executive, this contemporary guide will help thousands of hopefuls break into TV. It is packed with inside information and advice from training bodies, HR executives, and people working in the industry at every level, including for example: Conrad Green - the multi award-winning British Executive Producer of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars (US) Tim Hincks - Chairman of Endemol (makers of Big Brother) Grant Mansfield - Chairman and MD of RDF Television Kate Phillips - Head of Development at BBC TV From the do's and don'ts of work experience, the role of the researcher, the 'seven stages of CV', pathways to series producer and how to move up the ladder, this is the TV job hunter's bible.
Writing for Video Games
AvSteve Ince
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2009
373 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Video games is a lucrative new market for scriptwriters but writing for video games is complex and very different to traditional media (tv or film). This practical guide shows how you can adapt your writing skills to this exciting medium. Written by an award-winning games writer, the book gives you a realistic picture of how games companies work, how the writer fits into the development process, and the skills required: from storytelling, to developing interactive narrative, characters and viewpoints, dialogue comedy and professional practice. Illustrated with examples from games and quotes from developers, writers and agents, this is a cutting edge professional writing guide at a very accessible price.
Journalism
A Career Handbook
AvAnna McKane
E-bok
Engelska, 2009
373 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Print journalism is one of the most popular career options amongrecent graduates. But how many of them land that crucial first job andgo on to build a career in print journalism?
This book gives you all you need to plan and build your career injournalism, including sections on: - Analysis of the industry: sectorsand structures - Types of print journalism: newspapers, national andregional; magazines; consumer handouts; voluntary sector publishing;web journalism; agency work; photojournalism - Range of jobopportunities; freelance/salaried; in-house/in the field - Routes intojournalism: getting in and getting on - Training and education;resources/contacts.
Journalism
A Career Handbook
AvAnna McKane
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2009
377 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Print journalism is one of the most popular career options amongrecent graduates. But how many of them land that crucial first job andgo on to build a career in print journalism?
This book gives you all you need to plan and build your career injournalism, including sections on: - Analysis of the industry: sectorsand structures - Types of print journalism: newspapers, national andregional; magazines; consumer handouts; voluntary sector publishing;web journalism; agency work; photojournalism - Range of jobopportunities; freelance/salaried; in-house/in the field - Routes intojournalism: getting in and getting on - Training and education;resources/contacts.
Essential Radio Skills
How to present a radio show
AvPeter Stewart
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
510 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
"One of the few books we'd recommend" BBC Training "The perfect guide for anyone who wants to get on in this ever-changing and challenging media" Controller BBC Radio 5 Live "A rich repository of real, practical experience" Director - BBC Nations & Regions "An invaluable guide" Director - The Radio Academy This is a practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. Packed with day-to-day advice that captures the essence and buzz of live broadcasting; from preparing your show before it goes out, last minute changes to running orders, deciding what to drop in over a track, how to sell a feature or promote a programme, setting up competitions, thinking fast in a phone in - this book will help you do all that and more. It covers network and commercial, music and talk radio skills and is particularly suited to the independent local or community radio. It features advice from professionals, covers industry-wide best practice with enough 'need-to-know' technical information to get you up and running.This edition has been updated throughout and has more than 500 weblinks to downloads and audio and video examples, as well as cross-references to the official National Occupational Standards for Radio Content.
Production Management for TV and Film
The professional's guide
AvLinda Stradling
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
495 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
"What Linda Stradling doesn't know about production management isn't worth knowing" The Documentary Filmmakers GroupPlaying a key role in helping producers to interpret and realise the directors' vision, production managers are responsible for all organisational aspects of TV and film production - from start to finish. Now this essential handbook tells you how it's done. Written by highly experienced production manager and specialist tutor, Linda Stradling, this is a complete guide to the profession. It includes details on self-organisation and the best systems to use, budgets, schedules and cost control, hiring and firing, contracts, insurance, setting up a shoot, dealing with contributors, acquiring copyright, people skills and ethics. So whether you're just starting out or want to improve your knowledge and skills, this is the book for you.
Greenlit: Developing Factual/Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch
AvNicola Lees
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
599 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
"Blows the lid on so many TV secrets" Tom Archer, Controller Factual, BBC "If every first-time producer read this before pitching a program, I guarantee a greater success rate" Gary Lico, President/CEO, CABLEready, USA In recent years there has been an explosion of broadcast and cable channels with a desperate need for original factual/reality programming to fill their schedules: documentaries, observational series, makeover formats, reality competitions. Yet television executives receive a daily avalanche of inappropriate pitches from pushy, badly prepared producers. Only 1 in 100 proposals are considered worth a second look, and most commissioners never read past the first paragraph. Greenlit explains how to develop, research, pitch and sell your idea for any type of factual or reality television show.It gives the inside track on: * What channel executives are really looking for in a pitch * The life stories of hit factual shows such as The Apprentice, Deadliest Catch and Strictly Come Dancing * Advice from channel commissioners, development producers and on-screen talent on both sides of the Atlantic * Eleven steps that will increase your chance of winning a commission In a rapidly expanding TV market, Greenlit is packed with resource lists, sample proposals, case studies and exercises designed to boost your skills and develop commission-winning proposals.
How to Get a Job in Television
Build Your Career from Runner to Series Producer
AvElsa Sharp
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2014
361 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
''Incredibly timely, practical advice for developing contacts and skills'' Jo Taylor, 4Talent Manager at Channel 4TV is a notoriously difficult industry to get into and progress within. There is no set career path and 70% of applicants rely on contacts to get a foothold. Based on the author''s experience as a TV researcher, series producer and recruitment executive, this contemporary guide will help thousands of hopefuls break into TV. It is packed with inside information and advice from training bodies, HR executives, and people working in the industry at every level, including for example: Conrad Green - the multi award-winning British Executive Producer of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars (US) Tim Hincks - Chairman of Endemol (makers of Big Brother) Grant Mansfield - Chairman and MD of RDF Television Kate Phillips - Head of Development at BBC TVFrom the do''s and don''ts of work experience, the role of the researcher, the ''seven stages of CV'', pathways to series producer and how to move up the ladder, this is the TV job hunter''s bible.
CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film
AvRobert Thirkell
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
495 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
"The recipe book of great television from one of the best TV makers in the world" Jamie Oliver Story structure is a huge weakness for many factual or reality filmmakers and TV producers, who often concentrate on subject areas and issues rather than dramatic and memorable narrative. Consequently programmes fail to attract the audience or win any awards. In this book Robert Thirkell, the international consultant known as 'The TV Troubleshooter' and renowned television producer, sets out a professional toolkit for developing a compelling storyline in factual and reality programmes and films. Based on his popular international C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T seminars, it lifts the lids on the making of leading series such as Kitchen Nightmares, Wife Swap, The Apprentice, Coastguards, Firefighters, Oprah's Big Give Fat March, Jamie's School Dinners and When Big Chef Met Little Chef as well as offering insight and advice from leading filmmakers and TV producers worldwide. The tips and tools go right the way through the filmmaking process from finding stories and characters, to structuring scripts and filming, editing, through to delivery, titles and getting people to watch.
Essential Radio Skills
How to Present a Radio Show
AvPeter Stewart
E-bok
Engelska, 2010
551 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"One of the few books we''d recommend" BBC Training"The perfect guide for anyone who wants to get on in this ever-changing and challenging media" Controller BBC Radio 5 Live"A rich repository of real, practical experience" Director - BBC Nations & Regions"An invaluable guide" Director - The Radio AcademyThis is a practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. Packed with day-to-day advice that captures the essence and buzz of live broadcasting; from preparing your show before it goes out, last minute changes to running orders, deciding what to drop in over a track, how to sell a feature or promote a programme, setting up competitions, thinking fast in a phone in - this book will help you do all that and more. It covers network and commercial, music and talk radio skills and is particularly suited to the independent local or community radio. It features advice from professionals, covers industry-wide best practice with enough ''need-to-know'' technical information to get you up and running. This edition has been updated throughout and has more than 500 weblinks to downloads and audio and video examples, as well as cross-references to the official National Occupational Standards for Radio Content.
Production Management for TV and Film
The Professional's Guide
AvLinda Stradling
E-bok
Engelska, 2010
534 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"What Linda Stradling doesn''t know about production management isn''t worth knowing" The Documentary Filmmakers GroupPlaying a key role in helping producers to interpret and realise the directors'' vision, production managers are responsible for all organisational aspects of TV and film production - from start to finish. Now this essential handbook tells you how it''s done. Written by highly experienced production manager and specialist tutor, Linda Stradling, this is a complete guide to the profession. It includes details on self-organisation and the best systems to use, budgets, schedules and cost control, hiring and firing, contracts, insurance, setting up a shoot, dealing with contributors, acquiring copyright, people skills and ethics. So whether you''re just starting out or want to improve your knowledge and skills, this is the book for you.
CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film
AvRobert Thirkell
E-bok
Engelska, 2010
534 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"The recipe book of great television from one of the best TV makers in the world" Jamie Oliver
Story structure is a huge weakness for many factual or reality filmmakers and TV producers, who often concentrate on subject areas and issues rather than dramatic and memorable narrative. Consequently programmes fail to attract the audience or win any awards.
In this book Robert Thirkell, the international consultant known as ''The TV Troubleshooter'' and renowned television producer, sets out a professional toolkit for developing a compelling storyline in factual and reality programmes and films. Based on his popular international C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T seminars, it lifts the lids on the making of leading series such as Kitchen Nightmares, Wife Swap, The Apprentice, Coastguards, Firefighters, Oprah''s Big Give Fat March, Jamie''s School Dinners and When Big Chef Met Little Chef as well as offering insight and advice from leading filmmakers and TV producers worldwide.
The tips and tools go right the way through the filmmaking process from finding stories and characters, to structuring scripts and filming, editing, through to delivery, titles and getting people to watch.
Essential Radio Journalism
How to Produce and Present Radio News
AvPaul Chantler,Peter Stewart
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2009
513 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
''Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp'' Jon Snow
''This sets the standard for every radio newsroom'' - Andy Ivy, Editor, Sky News Radio
In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology, and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colourful comment and speculation by blogs and `citizen journalists'' there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills.
Essential Radio Journalism is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. It contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics. There is a wealth of ''inside'' information, checklists and on-the-job advice that you can immediately put to use whether you are in your first job or have several years of experience. This is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills.
Essential Radio Journalism
How to Produce and Present Radio News
AvPaul Chantler,Peter Stewart
E-bok
Engelska, 2009
518 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
''Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp'' Jon Snow
''This sets the standard for every radio newsroom'' - Andy Ivy, Editor, Sky News Radio
In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology, and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colourful comment and speculation by blogs and `citizen journalists'' there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills.
Essential Radio Journalism is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. It contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics. There is a wealth of ''inside'' information, checklists and on-the-job advice that you can immediately put to use whether you are in your first job or have several years of experience. This is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills.
Art Of Writing Drama
AvMichelene Wandor
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2015
404 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The Art of Writing Drama is an indispensable textbook for wherever writing for the stage is taught, but also serves as a foundational book for any student taking courses in performance media - radio, television and film.
Coupling theory with practice, the book opens with a survey of the current methodologies of teaching playwriting and of textual analysis. The theories of Bakhtin, Foucault and Derrida are examined as are the agendas of play reviewers from the national press. In the second section of the book, a wealth of guidance with practical exercises on the skills of writing for the stage is provided.
Throughout the text, Wandor draws on her extensive experience as both playwright and teacher of creative writing to provide a guide that is both a scholarly and an immensely practical guide to writing for the theatre.
Art Of Writing Drama
AvMichelene Wandor
E-bok
Engelska, 2015
404 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The Art of Writing Drama is an indispensable textbook for wherever writing for the stage is taught, but also serves as a foundational book for any student taking courses in performance media - radio, television and film.
Coupling theory with practice, the book opens with a survey of the current methodologies of teaching playwriting and of textual analysis. The theories of Bakhtin, Foucault and Derrida are examined as are the agendas of play reviewers from the national press. In the second section of the book, a wealth of guidance with practical exercises on the skills of writing for the stage is provided.
Throughout the text, Wandor draws on her extensive experience as both playwright and teacher of creative writing to provide a guide that is both a scholarly and an immensely practical guide to writing for the theatre.
Writing for Video Games
AvSteve Ince
E-bok
Engelska, 2006
373 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Video games is a lucrative new market for scriptwriters but writing for video games is complex and very different to traditional media (tv or film). This practical guide shows how you can adapt your writing skills to this exciting medium. Written by an award-winning games writer, the book gives you a realistic picture of how games companies work, how the writer fits into the development process, and the skills required: from storytelling, to developing interactive narrative, characters and viewpoints, dialogue comedy and professional practice. Illustrated with examples from games and quotes from developers, writers and agents, this is a cutting edge professional writing guide at a very accessible price.
Documentary Moviemaking Course
The Starter Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
AvKevin Lindenmuth
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2010
240 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
More filmmakers are employed in making documentary films than any other genre. Thanks to the user-friendly equipment available today, it is no longer an area that requires a film-school background to get started.
This book shows how you can begin making your first documentary movies - from researching and defining your theme, style, and the treatment that will drive your film, to organising the production and, ultimately, getting it seen by a wider audience. Following the simple practical advice, tips and easy steps in this book will get you started today.
- Learn how to choose your subject and decide on your storytelling style- Create an outline/structure for your documentary and research and plan your material- Find out the essential equipment you will need to buy or rent in order to shoot and edit- Discover cinematic and editing skills to pull all your material together.- Understand how to budget and finance your project- Find out the logistics of shooting interviews, footage and other source materials- Create a trailer and get your work seen through festivals and publicity- Learn about the wider world of distribution
CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film
AvRobert Thirkell
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2014
534 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"The recipe book of great television from one of the best TV makers in the world" Jamie Oliver
Story structure is a huge weakness for many factual or reality filmmakers and TV producers, who often concentrate on subject areas and issues rather than dramatic and memorable narrative. Consequently programmes fail to attract the audience or win any awards.
In this book Robert Thirkell, the international consultant known as ''The TV Troubleshooter'' and renowned television producer, sets out a professional toolkit for developing a compelling storyline in factual and reality programmes and films. Based on his popular international C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T seminars, it lifts the lids on the making of leading series such as Kitchen Nightmares, Wife Swap, The Apprentice, Coastguards, Firefighters, Oprah''s Big Give Fat March, Jamie''s School Dinners and When Big Chef Met Little Chef as well as offering insight and advice from leading filmmakers and TV producers worldwide.
The tips and tools go right the way through the filmmaking process from finding stories and characters, to structuring scripts and filming, editing, through to delivery, titles and getting people to watch.
How to Get a Job in Television
Build Your Career from Runner to Series Producer
AvElsa Sharp
E-bok
Engelska, 2009
358 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
''Incredibly timely, practical advice for developing contacts and skills'' Jo Taylor, 4Talent Manager at Channel 4TV is a notoriously difficult industry to get into and progress within. There is no set career path and 70% of applicants rely on contacts to get a foothold. Based on the author''s experience as a TV researcher, series producer and recruitment executive, this contemporary guide will help thousands of hopefuls break into TV. It is packed with inside information and advice from training bodies, HR executives, and people working in the industry at every level, including for example: Conrad Green - the multi award-winning British Executive Producer of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars (US) Tim Hincks - Chairman of Endemol (makers of Big Brother) Grant Mansfield - Chairman and MD of RDF Television Kate Phillips - Head of Development at BBC TVFrom the do''s and don''ts of work experience, the role of the researcher, the ''seven stages of CV'', pathways to series producer and how to move up the ladder, this is the TV job hunter''s bible.
Production Management for TV and Film
The Professional's Guide
AvLinda Stradling
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2010
530 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"What Linda Stradling doesn''t know about production management isn''t worth knowing" The Documentary Filmmakers GroupPlaying a key role in helping producers to interpret and realise the directors'' vision, production managers are responsible for all organisational aspects of TV and film production - from start to finish. Now this essential handbook tells you how it''s done. Written by highly experienced production manager and specialist tutor, Linda Stradling, this is a complete guide to the profession. It includes details on self-organisation and the best systems to use, budgets, schedules and cost control, hiring and firing, contracts, insurance, setting up a shoot, dealing with contributors, acquiring copyright, people skills and ethics. So whether you''re just starting out or want to improve your knowledge and skills, this is the book for you.
Essential Radio Skills
How to Present a Radio Show
AvPeter Stewart
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2010
545 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"One of the few books we''d recommend" BBC Training"The perfect guide for anyone who wants to get on in this ever-changing and challenging media" Controller BBC Radio 5 Live"A rich repository of real, practical experience" Director - BBC Nations & Regions"An invaluable guide" Director - The Radio AcademyThis is a practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. Packed with day-to-day advice that captures the essence and buzz of live broadcasting; from preparing your show before it goes out, last minute changes to running orders, deciding what to drop in over a track, how to sell a feature or promote a programme, setting up competitions, thinking fast in a phone in - this book will help you do all that and more. It covers network and commercial, music and talk radio skills and is particularly suited to the independent local or community radio. It features advice from professionals, covers industry-wide best practice with enough ''need-to-know'' technical information to get you up and running. This edition has been updated throughout and has more than 500 weblinks to downloads and audio and video examples, as well as cross-references to the official National Occupational Standards for Radio Content.
Greenlit: Developing Factual/Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch
AvNicola Lees
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2010
648 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
"Blows the lid on so many TV secrets" Tom Archer, Controller Factual, BBC"If every first-time producer read this before pitching a program, I guarantee a greater success rate" Gary Lico, President/CEO, CABLEready, USA
In recent years there has been an explosion of broadcast and cable channels with a desperate need for original factual/reality programming to fill their schedules: documentaries, observational series, makeover formats, reality competitions. Yet television executives receive a daily avalanche of inappropriate pitches from pushy, badly prepared producers. Only 1 in 100 proposals are considered worth a second look, and most commissioners never read past the first paragraph.
Greenlit explains how to develop, research, pitch and sell your idea for any type of factual or reality television show. It gives the inside track on:
- What channel executives are really looking for in a pitch- The life stories of hit factual shows such as The Apprentice, Deadliest Catch and Strictly Come Dancing- Advice from channel commissioners, development producers and on-screen talent on both sides of the Atlantic- Eleven steps that will increase your chance of winning a commission
In a rapidly expanding TV market, Greenlit is packed with resource lists, sample proposals, case studies and exercises designed to boost your skills and develop commission-winning proposals.

Professional Media Practice – serie

So You Want to be a Producer

Art Of Writing Drama

Career Handbook for TV, Radio, Film, Video and Interactive Media

Journalism

Writing for Video Games

Essential Radio Skills

Essential Radio Journalism

How to Get a Job in Television

Writing for Video Games

Journalism

Journalism

Essential Radio Skills

Production Management for TV and Film

Greenlit: Developing Factual/Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch

How to Get a Job in Television

CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film

Essential Radio Skills

Production Management for TV and Film

CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film

Essential Radio Journalism

Essential Radio Journalism

Art Of Writing Drama

Art Of Writing Drama

Writing for Video Games

Documentary Moviemaking Course

CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film

How to Get a Job in Television

Production Management for TV and Film

Essential Radio Skills

Greenlit: Developing Factual/Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch