"This engaging introduction to the theory and practice of video production offers an extremely thorough and easy-to-use guide for first time students of video production, while linking this to contemporary communication, media and cultural theory. With extensive use of case studies and practical briefs, the book provides a unique balance of the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for good video production. It will be essential reading for all new students of video"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theory and practice -- Knowing : the theory of video production -- Doing : preparing for video production -- The practice of video production : pre-production -- The practice of video production : productio -- The practice of video production : post-production -- The briefs -- The television title sequence -- The magazine programme -- The documentary -- The drama short.