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It's one thing to make beautiful music and another thing entirely to record it properly. In this program we take students inside a state-of-the-art recording studio and hear from the experts about the key elements that go towards creating a dynamic, professional audio recording. Covering the essentials of acoustics, sound recording, the studio, a recording session and the mix down, this is an engaging examination of the entire process of recording.
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Composing can be an amazing experience - whether you're a budding Mozart, a techno freak, a hard-core guitarist or a complete novice with just a computer at hand - self-expression has never been as easy. But you've still got to know the basics to get yourself heard. This program looks at a variety of starting points for composition through the eyes of some of Australia's emerging composers and songwriters in a number of styles and genres. Featuring hip hop hero DJ Bonez, rock gods The Art Nova and Mark Pollard, and the head of composition at the Victorian College of the Arts, this program covers what composition is, theme and variation, lyrics and music and form and structure. A practical and entertaining look at this popular subject.
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This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theatre and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen." Features Gerald Schoenfeld of the Shubert Organization, who addresses the relationship between theatre owners and producers; Gordon Davidson of the Center Theatre Group, who discusses the development of live theatre in Los Angeles; Michael Ritchie, who describes the development of regional theatres, their influence on Broadway, and the changing profile of theatre enthusiasts; and Susan Smith, agent to such actors as Brian Dennehy and Kathy Bates, who explains the roles of agents.
Ideal for Special Effects Artists & Makeup Enthusiasts.
From the original Jack Pierce Tribute, this short production features a step-by-step demonstration featuring the makeup and application in creating the Frankenstein Monster. Learn the techniques of the special effects artists and visual effects techniques from Kevin Haney, one of the industries finest.
The Essential Guide to Lighting for Video. Join the experts as they examine the lighting techniques that will help turn your ideas into top quality, professional productions. Teaches: light theory, tools and terms of lighting, studio lighting, indoor/daytime light, outdoor/nighttimelight.
Ideal for Production & Mass Communication Classes & Students Wanting to enter the TV Business. Featuring primetime series and the people
who create them, Journeys Below the Line captures, up close and personal, the realistic inner workings of the craft and technical
jobs that are essential to the creation of successful television.
Each program of the series illustrates an exciting Emmy-worthy career area by observing and interviewing top professionals.
This TV Academy produced series will take you deep inside the television industry where few have been privileged to view.
Incorporating exciting on-set production footage, insightful interviews with cast and crew, and spirited give-and-take with media
arts students, these powerful presentations will both enlighten and educate audiences around the country. The Editing Process - goes
behind the scenes with the editors of the FOX Television hit, 24 and emphasizes the jobs contributing to the distinctive editorial
look and style of the series. Follow the shooting of a 24 scene in a metro station, focusing on the script supervisor,
Anne Melville, and the notes she makes that help the editor. It then follows these notes to the editor's room where Scott
Powell uses them to build the scene. As Scott works on this scene and others he discusses the various aspects of his job
and how he approaches editing so that his work follows 24's overall style. Director Jon Cassar sits with Scott and gives
his input to the work in progress. Throughout the program many others who work on 24 discuss their involvement with and
appreciation of the editorial process. Lead actor Kiefer Sutherland introduces the show and tells how a visit to the editing
room helped him improve his acting, and other actors, including Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth, and
Penny Johnson-Jerald, comment on their perceptions of the importance of editing and script supervision.
Award
Aurora Award-Winning, Platinum Best of Show - Art/Culture Instruction
This unique video provides the fundamentals of sword fighting choreography for theatrical productions. Learn how to give the illusion of fighting, without getting hurt!
Learning Objectives
1) Students will learn the basic and intermediate elements of safe theatrical violence.
2) Students will be exposed to terms that are related to drama and staged violence.
3) The way to successfully perform stage violence will be demonstrated.
Art Director: Reports to the production designer. The person responsible for designing and supervising the construction of all sets and scenery, overseeing the painting and dressing of all sets, and coordinating much of the logistical elements for the art department. Set Decorator: responsible for overseeing research, acquisition and allocation of items required to dress the various sets. Gaffer: The head of the lighting and electrical departments on-set. They determine electrical and power requirements and oversee all electrical aspects of the production, particularly those associated with lighting.
Props Master: Head of the props department. Responsible for obtaining and providing all items that a performer picks up and uses during a production. 1st Assistant Director: The person in charge of creating the schedule, running the set and keeping a certain pace during shooting. As the director's right hand, the 1st AD operates as the conduit between the crew and the director. Script Supervisor: The person in charge of making sure that continuity is adhered to throughout the filmmaking process. Script supervisors ensure that between takes and shoots, the background, props and actors, their clothes, makeup, hair and more are in the same state that they were in previous shots for a logical progression in the finished film.
Learn the basics to help you shoot like a pro. This program is designed to help students produce dynamic productions and create top quality programming. Teaches: button basics, lighting, sound advice, art of composition, smooth moves & steady shots.
Good audio is essential for good video. This program teaches the tools, terms and techniques needed in order to capture and edit top-notch audio for video. Teaches: Microphone types, Wired or wireless, indoor audio, outdoor audio, editing audio & audio sweetening
Two internationally renowned cinematographers light the same shots from the same dramatic script in this back-to-back workshop. Don McAlpine ( Patriot Games, Breaker Morant and My Brilliant Career ) and Denis Lenoir ( Monsieur Hire, Clear and Present Danger and Mrs. Doubtfire ) vividly demonstrate how differences in creative style and approach affect the impact and tone of the scene. This program is packed with technical information, demonstrations & insights into the role of the cinematographer
Featured Interviews Include: Pamela Fryman - Director "Fraiser," "Suddenly Susan." Tammara Billik - Casting Director of "Ellen," "Married with Children." Michael Brandman - Producer "Last Stand At Saber River," "The Heidi Chronicles." Jeff Richman - Writer "Fraiser," "Wings." Besty Newman - V.P. Program Development For Turner Network TV Justin Falvey & Darrly Frank - Executives, Dreamworks Television
A fast paced, comprehensive look at how network sitcoms and dramatic series are made. Shot on the set and behind-the-scenes, this video features many of television's top producers, writers and craftspeople, sharing their insights on the creative process. All phases of the production process are covered, from concept and casting to shooting and final post-production.
So far, Norman Jewison's films have received 45 Academy Award nominations and won 12 of the trophies as well as the lifetime achievement award. Now, though he has "made it south of the border," he has come home to help shape and direct the future of Canada's film industry through the founding of the Canadian Film Centre. Life & Times joined Jewison as he travelled across Canada by train on his way to the Vancouver International Film Festival. He speaks of his career path, starting as a cabbie learning about human behaviour, the rejection of Hollywood and the welcome of a new industry, television, and then his triumph as Hollywood beckoned his return. Discover the man family and celebrities alike describe as determined, loyal and generous.
DVD / 1996 / (Grades 10-12, Post Secondary, Adult Education) / 47 minutes
In this program, we sit in on the planning and production of a multicamera video shoot. Steps along the way include the first read through, the design meeting, setup of the rehearsal space, rehearsals, planning of camera coverage, final camera scripting, the production meeting, the technical run-through and the shoot day.
This program teaches the beginning principles of video camera use. The program describes various techniques for using the camera more creatively and covers the following areas: use of a tripod, how to use a hand-held camera; how to pan, tilt, and zoom; basic camera angles the use of long shots, medium shots and close-ups; basic photo composition; and good microphone placement. This DVD will be of special use to individuals who want to make better use of their video equipment to record instructional and business presentations, class projects, in-service training programs, video yearbooks and sporting events.
Calling the Shots is the nuts and bolts lesson in scriptmarking and command protocol for live studio directing focusing on a broadcast journalism class student newscast. We break it down and teach the process step by step. This is the ideal DVD for any instructor to show the class at the beginning of the semester.
This program looks at how students can get started in producing their own video yearbook. Students and their journalism adviser from Eastwood High School in Ohio walk you through the steps in making a professional-looking video record of their school year. It examines basic shooting techniques, lighting, interviews, editing, coming up with the script and outline, credits, copyright information and duplication.
Nonlinear Editing is an introduction to the whole concept of computer based editing. It features three systems (FAST, FCP, and AVID) only to show how basic priniciples transcend all types of systems. This is not meant to be an owner's manual for any pareticular system. The value of this program is not in whether it shows your brand or not, but in the clear concepts and principles that are explained. In fact students gain confidence when they realize the similarity between systems.
Review
This DVD gives my students a clear orientation to non-linear editing. I show it at least once a semester.-- Bob Amend, The Metropolitan State College of Denver
This program teaches the beginning principles of video camera use. The program describes various techniques for using the camera more creatively and covers the following areas: use of a tripod, how to use a hand-held camera; how to pan, tilt, and zoom; basic camera angles the use of long shots, medium shots and close-ups; basic photo composition; and good microphone placement. This DVD will be of special use to individuals who want to make better use of their video equipment to record instructional and business presentations, class projects, in-service training programs, video yearbooks and sporting events.