1st Edition
Global Television How to Create Effective Television for the Future
Global Television (1993) looks at how satellites, fibre optics, compressed digital transmission, and interactive and high-definition television have converged with computer technology to revolutionise TV and film production, TV sets and even the smart home in which TV is viewed. Its provides valuable insight into how new technologies and viewer demands have combined to transform television into a truly global medium.
Part 1. Anatomy of a Globalist 1. Defining Global Television: Live Aid Part 2. The Spine of Global Television 2. Satellites as Production Tools 3. Fibre Optic Cabling 4. Charge-Coupled Devices 5. Analog/Digital Technology Part 3. Creating a Globalcast 6. Initiation and Budget 7. How to Hire the Staff 8. How to Survey and Work Remote Locations 9. How to Communicate Within the Staff 10. How to Produce a Series 11. How to Book and Guide the Talent 12. How to Create Scripts/Schedules Part 4. Transmission Technology 13. Transmission Via Satellite 14. How Viewer Demand Dictates Transmission Techniques 15. Broadcast Television, Media Convergence, and Display Standards Part 5. Global Trends 16. Trends in News 17. Trends in Sports and Pay-Per-View 18. Trends in Entertainment 19. Trends in Coproduction 20. Trends in Equipment 21. Jobs: A Look at the Future Part 6. A Final Perspective 22. Looking at a Crystal Ball
Biography
Tony Verna
