Television Technology Demystified
Television Technology Demystified is written for non-technical television production professionals.
Journalists, program producers, camera persons, editors, and other television professionals need to know how equipment works, which performance levels are achievable, how to evaluate the technical quality of picture and sound, and other aspects of production; this book presents these and other essential concepts in a simple and non-mathematical way. Aleksandar-Louis Todorovic, a highly respected and well-known figure in the broadcasting community, has succeeded in making complex technology understandable.
*Learn about complex technical concepts such as interlace scanning and digital compression without complex mathematics, diagrams, and drawings
*Understand the potentials and limitations of the various and changing production tools available
Slimline Cold Cathode Brass Dimming Picture Light
Illuminate your favorite artwork with the advanced Slimline Cold Cathode Brass Dimming Picture Light.
Made of metal with a versatile brass finish
Shade measures 10 inches wide
Microprocessor controlled 7-step dimmer with universal remote control
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Includes two 3-watt CCFL bulbs (rating: over 70,000 hours)
Bulbs are UV safe, heat free, and provide balanced museum-quality light
Great for commercial applications, bulb only uses 6 watts of power with a high life rating
Bulbs measure 7 inches wide
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Zatoichi TV Series - Vol. 1 (DVD)
Shintaro Katsu stars in this classic samurai television series filled with martial arts action. ZATOICHI follows blind swordsman Zatoichi as he puts the world`s most villainous men to shame with his quick sword and moral core. Adored by movie theatre audiences throughout the 1960s, the fabled swordsman found just as many fans when he appeared in this television series in 1974.
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Sound for Film and Television
Sound for Film and Television, Second Edition provides a thorough introduction to the fascinating field of recording, editing, mixing, and exhibiting film and television sound. It strikes a fine balance between aesthetic and technical content, combining theory and practice to approach sound as both an art and a science, as no other text has before. This edition includes new information on digital techniques as they have arisen in the industry, and expanded coverage of sound editing and design.
Written by one of Hollywood`s leading sound experts, Sound for Film and Television, Second Edition provides a solid grounding in all aspects of the sound process. Basic principles are presented with illustrations demonstrating how they affect the day-to-day activities on a film or television set, in the editing room, and in the mix room.
*The only text to present sound design as both an art and a science
*Accompanying audio CD contains examples demonstrating key concepts
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Topo Gigio - Vol. 4 (DVD)
In the U.S., Topo Gigio is known for his appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, but in the rest of the world, the adorable little mouse has starred in his own children's television show for decades. In this collection, Topo Gigio sings, dances, and gives advice, demonstrating why he has become such an enduring television personality.
DVD Features:
Region (unknown)
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Songs
Interactive Features:
Make Your Own Topo Gigio
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How To Write Television News
Break into the TV newswriting business with this expert guide
How to Write Television News
delivers dozens of tips and principles used to train writers at CNN Headline News in a guidebook of simple formulas and clear explanations for becoming a solid television news writer. Actual network news scripts illustrate what to do and what not to do. Aspects covered include leads and style, as well as demonstrations when a dry and straightforward approach is appropriate and when a more creative style can be used to better effect.
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Here's Lucy - Best Loved Episodes from the Hit Television Series (DVD)
Lucielle Ball (of I Love Lucy infamy) played Lucy Carter, a widow with two teenage children, in this popular television comedy which originally aired between 1968-1974. Taking a job as a secretary for her brother-in-law while delicately balancing her duties
as a single mother proves to be a perilous task for Lucy, but one that often resulted in highly comedic situations. This collection includes some of the most popular episodes from the show.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary -1. Lucie Arnaz,
2. Desi Jr. and
3.
Carol Burnett
Never-before-seen bloopers
Rehearsal footage
Sketch from a...
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Zatoichi TV Series - Vol. 5 (DVD)
Shintaro Katsu stars in this classic samurai television series filled with martial arts action. ZATOICHI follows a blind swordsman of that name as he puts the world`s most villainous men to shame with his quick sword and strong moral core. Adored by movie theatre audiences throughout the 1960s, the fabled swordsman found just as many fans when he appeared in this television series in 1974. The adventures continue with this fifth volume of episodes.
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