Taking essential media production processes, this book deconstructs them into the most basic components. Students will learn the concepts of media production – frame, sound, light, time, motion, and sequencing – and be able to apply them to any medium they choose, from film and television to fine art and online applications. They will also become well-grounded in the digital work environment and the tools required to produce media in today’s digital environment. The primacy of content and the importance of an ethical approach to media making are also emphasized. This new fifth edition is fully updated throughout, featuring updates on technology and processes. Included is new information on shooting with a cell phone, developments in mirrorless cameras, color grading, tips for recording good audio, intimacy training, and much more. Fully illustrated, this book includes sidebar discussions of pertinent issues throughout. There is a companion website with interactive exercises for each chapter, allowing students to explore the process of media production. This book is ideal for media students on courses including media production, film production, audio production, and photography. Table of Contents Acknowledgements 1 Content and Development The Primacy of Content Developing Story Ideas Classifying Content Development Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 2 Composing the Frame Seeing the World Through a Frame The Still Image Controlling the Frame What’s in the Frame and What Isn’t: Shot Sizes The Weight and Magnetism of the Frame Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 3 Reproducing the Frame Creating the Image Lenses The Frame Applied to Different Media Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 4 Depth, Movement, and Time Media Illusions Movement Movement Considerations in Different Media Animation and Motion Graphics Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Time and Space Sounds and Images Existing in Time Conclusion Putting it Into Practice Key Concepts 5 Light The Importance of Light Understanding Light Lighting Concerns of Different Media Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 6 Sound The Importance of Sound Understanding Sound Reproducing Sound Sound Variations Types of Audio Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 7 Sound and Image A + B = C Elements of Sound Design Sound Recording for Different Media Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 8 Approaches to Production Determining Your Approach The Production Team The Role of Collaboration Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 9 Making It Happen The Preproduction Process Insurance and Permissions Production Safety Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 10 The Theory of Linear Structure Putting the Story Together Issues of Structure in Preproduction Approaches to Structuring Motion Pictures Applications of Structure Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 11 The Practice of Linear Structure Sound and Image Transitions Live Editing Postproduction Editing Digital Nonlinear Editing Issues of Convergence and Compatibility Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 12 Nonlinear Structure Understanding Nonlinearity Types of Interactive Media The Process of Making Interactive Media Putting the Pieces Together Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 13 Exhibition and Distribution Changing Media Forms Getting the Work to an Audience The Future Making Media Professionally Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts Glossary Index
Taking essential media production processes, this book deconstructs them into the most basic components. Students will learn the concepts of media production – frame, sound, light, time, motion, and sequencing – and be able to apply them to any medium they choose, from film and television to fine art and online applications. They will also become well-grounded in the digital work environment and the tools required to produce media in today’s digital environment. The primacy of content and the importance of an ethical approach to media making are also emphasized. This new fifth edition is fully updated throughout, featuring updates on technology and processes. Included is new information on shooting with a cell phone, developments in mirrorless cameras, color grading, tips for recording good audio, intimacy training, and much more. Fully illustrated, this book includes sidebar discussions of pertinent issues throughout. There is a companion website with interactive exercises for each chapter, allowing students to explore the process of media production. This book is ideal for media students on courses including media production, film production, audio production, and photography. Table of Contents Acknowledgements 1 Content and Development The Primacy of Content Developing Story Ideas Classifying Content Development Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 2 Composing the Frame Seeing the World Through a Frame The Still Image Controlling the Frame What’s in the Frame and What Isn’t: Shot Sizes The Weight and Magnetism of the Frame Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 3 Reproducing the Frame Creating the Image Lenses The Frame Applied to Different Media Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 4 Depth, Movement, and Time Media Illusions Movement Movement Considerations in Different Media Animation and Motion Graphics Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Time and Space Sounds and Images Existing in Time Conclusion Putting it Into Practice Key Concepts 5 Light The Importance of Light Understanding Light Lighting Concerns of Different Media Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 6 Sound The Importance of Sound Understanding Sound Reproducing Sound Sound Variations Types of Audio Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 7 Sound and Image A + B = C Elements of Sound Design Sound Recording for Different Media Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 8 Approaches to Production Determining Your Approach The Production Team The Role of Collaboration Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 9 Making It Happen The Preproduction Process Insurance and Permissions Production Safety Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 10 The Theory of Linear Structure Putting the Story Together Issues of Structure in Preproduction Approaches to Structuring Motion Pictures Applications of Structure Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 11 The Practice of Linear Structure Sound and Image Transitions Live Editing Postproduction Editing Digital Nonlinear Editing Issues of Convergence and Compatibility Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 12 Nonlinear Structure Understanding Nonlinearity Types of Interactive Media The Process of Making Interactive Media Putting the Pieces Together Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts 13 Exhibition and Distribution Changing Media Forms Getting the Work to an Audience The Future Making Media Professionally Conclusion Putting It Into Practice Key Concepts Glossary Index
