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Foreword | |
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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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ENG and EFP: The World of Professional Video | |
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Electronic News Gathering: Capturing the Event | |
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A Brief History | |
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TV News Videography Today | |
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Electronic Field Production: Video Production on Location | |
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Birth of an Industry | |
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Video Production Today: The Process | |
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Summary | |
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Electronic News Gathering Style | |
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Recorded Coverage | |
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Spot News | |
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General News | |
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Feature News | |
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Sports News | |
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Summary | |
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Live Coverage | |
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Getting the Picture Out | |
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Communications | |
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Interrupted Feedback | |
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Form and Style | |
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Electronic Field Production | |
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What Can Go Wrong? | |
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Summary | |
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Electronic Field Production Style | |
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Corporate and Professional Videos | |
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Corporate News Show | |
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Instruction, Training, and Demonstration | |
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Teleconferencing | |
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Sales, Promotion, and Motivation | |
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Entertainment | |
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Commercials and Public Service Announcements | |
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Commercials | |
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Public Service Announcements | |
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Budgets | |
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Performance Videos | |
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Historical Archive | |
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Sports Videos | |
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Competition Coverage | |
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Skycam | |
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Feature Coverage | |
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Music Videos | |
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Variety of Settings | |
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Style and Technique | |
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Nature and Documentary Videos | |
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Video Art | |
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Multimedia | |
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Internet | |
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World Wide Web | |
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Vlogging | |
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Podcasts | |
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Mobile TV | |
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Summary | |
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Framing and Composition-The Language of Video | |
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Identifying the Storyline | |
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Framing-The Range of Shots | |
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Shots by Perspective | |
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Camera Action Shots | |
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Special-Use Shots | |
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Composition-Aesthetic Considerations | |
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Creating the Third Dimension | |
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Effects of Focal Length | |
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Distance | |
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Balancing the Picture | |
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Composing Specific Shots | |
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Following the Action | |
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Breaking the Rules | |
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Summary | |
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Scriptwriting | |
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Electronic News Gathering | |
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W5H and the Inverted Pyramid | |
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Writing to the Visuals | |
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Writing Interviews | |
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Writing Style | |
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Electronic Field Production | |
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Goals | |
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Target Audience | |
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Format | |
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Style | |
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Central Visual Theme | |
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Research | |
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Treatment | |
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Outline | |
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Script | |
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Review and Revision | |
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Storyboard | |
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Editing Script | |
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Story Structure | |
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Summary | |
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Preproduction and Production | |
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Preproduction | |
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Electronic News Gathering | |
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Electronic Field Production | |
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Production Crew | |
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Scheduling and Coordinating | |
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Location Selection and Survey | |
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Graphics and Props Preparation | |
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Clearance on Copyright Materials | |
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Travel Planning | |
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Production/Shooting on Location | |
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ENG versus EFP | |
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Setting Up | |
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Sound and Light | |
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Location Integrity | |
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Maintaining Control | |
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Backup Plans | |
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Security | |
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Dealing with the Public | |
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Checklists | |
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Recording | |
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Rehearsing | |
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Shooting (and Reshooting) | |
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Wrapping Up | |
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Summary | |
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Postproduction: Editing It All Together | |
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Technical Editing Basics | |
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Log | |
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Edit Decision List | |
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Capture | |
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Import | |
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Trim | |
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Sequence | |
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Layer | |
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Effects | |
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Mix | |
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Render | |
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Distribute | |
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Technical Concepts | |
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Creative Editing Basics | |
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Sequencing the Shots | |
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Maintaining Continuity | |
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Establishing a Story Line | |
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Pacing | |
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Adding Postproduction Value | |
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Editing Sound | |
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Summary | |
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Video | |
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Light, Lenses, Cameras, and Recorders | |
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Video: The Process of Image Acquisition | |
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Principles of Lens Operation | |
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Lens Components | |
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Video Cameras | |
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Camera Basics | |
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Camera Functions | |
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Video Recorders | |
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The Format Wars | |
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Older Formats: Hi8, S-VHS, and 3/4-Inch SP | |
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Standard Analog Videocassette Formats: Beta SP and MII | |
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Digital Formats: D Series, Digital Betacam, Betacam SX, DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, and Digital S | |
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Digital Video Recorders | |
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Time Code | |
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Typical Control Functions | |
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Typical Inputs | |
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Typical Outputs | |
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Onboard Decks | |
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Meters | |
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Warning Lights | |
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Time Base Correctors | |
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Maintenance | |
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Troubleshooting | |
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Batteries | |
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Recharging | |
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Life Span | |
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Proper Care | |
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Tripods and Camera-Mounting Devices | |
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Fluid Heads | |
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Tripod Legs | |
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Dollies | |
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Cranes and Booms | |
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Steadicam | |
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Car Mounts | |
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Aerial Mounts | |
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Special Mounts | |
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Miniature Cameras | |
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Summary | |
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Audio | |
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Microphone Structure | |
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Microphones and Audio-Recording Techniques | |
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Dynamic Microphones | |
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Condenser Elements | |
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Sensitivity | |
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Sound Sensitivity | |
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Directional Sensitivity | |
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Frequency Response | |
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Impedance | |
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Microphone Impedance | |
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Overload | |
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Other Factors | |
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Selection and Placement | |
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Choosing a Mic | |
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Placing a Mic | |
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Style | |
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Handheld Microphones | |
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Mounted Microphones | |
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Lavaliere Microphones | |
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Special Applications | |
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Performance Microphones | |
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Multiple-Application Microphones | |
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Headset Microphones | |
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Surface-Mount and Pressure-Zone Microphones | |
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Wireless Microphones | |
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Accessories | |
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Mounts | |
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Acoustic Filters and Windscreens | |
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Audio Cables and Connectors | |
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Balanced and Unbalanced Lines | |
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Connectors and Adapters | |
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Signal Loss in Audio Cable | |
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Phase | |
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Filters and Pads | |
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Handheld Microphones | |
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Camera-Mounted Microphones | |
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Boom Microphones | |
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Lavaliere Microphones | |
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Wireless Microphones | |
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Monitoring, Mic Pre's, Mixing, and Stereo | |
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Monitoring | |
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Microphone Preamplifiers | |
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Mixing | |
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Stereo | |
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Summary | |
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Light: Understanding and Controlling It | |
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The Physical Properties of Light | |
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What Is Light? | |
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The Color of Light | |
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The Direction and Size of a Light Source | |
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The Quantity of Light | |
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Creating Light | |
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Light Emitters | |
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Lighting Equipment | |
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Basic Lighting Technique | |
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The Starting Point: Exposure | |
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The Art of Casting Shadows | |
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Basic Theory | |
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Formal Lighting | |
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Natural Lighting | |
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Light as an Editorial Tool | |
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Summary | |
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Budgeting and Pricing | |
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ENG and EFP | |
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Electronic News Gathering | |
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Electronic Field Production | |
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Creating an Accurate Budget | |
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Line Costs | |
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Budgeting for Smaller Projects | |
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Budget Tracking | |
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Computer Assistance | |
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EFP Pricing Formula | |
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Entry into the Video Marketplace | |
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Leasing | |
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Using the Web for Video | |
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Being Realistic | |
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Summary | |
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Laws, Ethics, Copyrights, and Insurance | |
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Defamation: Libel and Slander | |
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Privacy versus the Right to Know | |
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ENG: News Productions | |
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EFP: Non-News Productions | |
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Copyrights | |
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Violations | |
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Fair Use Rules | |
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Permission | |
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Piracy | |
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Exclusivity | |
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Bugs | |
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Courtesies | |
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Pool | |
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Public Domain Materials | |
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Copyright Guidelines for the Web | |
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Protecting Your Work | |
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Obtaining Protection | |
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Alerting Others of Protection | |
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Scope | |
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Insurance | |
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Comprehensive Liability | |
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Equipment Loss or Damage | |
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Rental Floaters | |
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Restrictions | |
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Other Coverage | |
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Errors and Omissions | |
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Workers' Compensation | |
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Completion Guarantee Bond | |
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Producers' Insurance Policies | |
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Summary | |
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New Trends and Technologies | |
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Format Wars | |
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Buying Equipment | |
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Cameras | |
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Editors | |
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Monitors | |
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Speakers | |
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Digital TV | |
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High-Definition TV | |
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Streaming Video | |
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A Cautionary Note | |
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Summary | |
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Glossary | |
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Bibliography | |
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Books | |
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Periodicals and Web Sites | |
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Format Guidelines for Screenplays | |
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Format Guidelines for Two-Column Scripts | |
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How to Format a Two-Column Script in Microsoft Word Using the "Tables" Tool | |
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Storyboards | |
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Analog Tape-to-Tape Video Editing | |
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Index | |