2nd Edition

The Performer in Mass Media Connecting with Television and Online Audiences

By Beth Olson Copyright 2010
    240 Pages
    by Routledge

    240 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book is a concise guide written by two individuals who have been there under the lights and in front of the camera. Its no-nonsense approach offers readers practical advice about on-camera performance, including key aspects of voice, movement, communication and appearance. It gives them a foundation for working in the studio, in the field and in front of an audience; it is ideal for media performers of any type, including those who work as reporters, company spokespersons, or community advocates.

    Recommendations include how to properly position oneself for a shot, how to improve articulation, how to deal with stress and how to best perform online. "Try-It-Out" exercises help readers put what they have learned into practice and prepare to be on camera. Key terms are bolded in the chapters and are collected in a book-end Glossary for easy reference.

    Preface
    Chapter 1 Cue, You're On
    Chapter 2 The Material
    Chapter 3 Appearance
    Chapter 4 Voice
    Chapter 5 Movement
    Chapter 6 Succeeding As a Performer
    Chapter 7 The Television Studio
    Chapter 8 Specialized Performances
    Chapter 9 Technology and Performance
    Chapter 10 The Business
    Index

    Biography

    Beth Olson

    "This book was exactly what I was looking for. It is easy to read, but yet has a lot of great information. It is also very economical for students." Kathryn Gamet, Bob Jones University