Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production takes the media production process and deconstructs it into its most basic components. Students will learn the basic 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. This new fourth edition is completely updated and includes a new chapter on the production process and production safety; information on current trends in production, exhibition, and distribution; and much more. New topics include virtual and augmented reality, the use of drones and new practices interactive media.The text is also fully illustrated and includes sidebar discussions of pertinent issues throughout. The companion website has been completely revamped with interactive exercises for each chapter, allowing students to explore the process of media production.
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Acknowledgments 1. Content and Preproduction The Primacy of Content Developing Story Ideas Classifying Content DevelopmentEthical 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 and Movement and Time Media Illusions Creating Visual Depth Movement Movement Considerations in Different Media Animation and Motion GraphicsVirtual, Augmented And Mixed RealityTime and SpaceSounds and Images Existing in TimeConclusion 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 = CElements of Sound Design Sound Recording for Different Media Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts8. Approaches to Production Determining Your Approach The Production TeamThe Role of Collaboration Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts9. Making It HappenThe Preproduction ProcessInsurance and PermissionsProduction Safety10. The Theory of Linear Structure Putting the Story Together Issues of Structure in Preproduction Approaches to Structuring Motion PicturesApplications 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 CompatibilityConclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 12. Nonlinear Structure Understanding Nonlinearity Types of Interactive MediaThe Process of Making Interactive Media Putting the Pieces Together Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key Concepts 13. Exhibition, and Distribution Changing Media FormsGetting the Work to an AudienceThe FutureMaking Media Professionally Conclusion Putting It into Practice Key ConceptsGlossary Index
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Jan Roberts-Breslin’s Making Media is an excellent primer for the introductory media production course. She weaves a comprehensive roadmap for the budding media artist from concept through execution to distribution. A valuable addition to media production instruction. —Thomas Rondinella, Seton Hall University
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ISBN
9781138240391
Publisert
2017-11-15
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
740 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
324

Biographical note

Jan Roberts-Breslin is a media artist whose video art has been screened and won awards at U.S. and international film and video festivals, aired on PBS, and exhibited at museums. She is a Professor of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College in Boston, where she was the Founding Director of the MFA in Film and Media Art, and currently serves as Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies. She has been a Visiting Scholar at the Communications University of China in Beijing.