Broadcast Announcing Worktext : a Media Performance Guide /: a Media Performance Guide. ([2013])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alan Stephenson, David Reese, Mary Beadle.
• Authors: Stephenson, Alan R; Reese, David E; Beadle, Mary E
• Contents: Front Cover; Broadcast Announcing Worktext; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Introduction to Professional Announcing; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Announcer, Talent, or Personality?; 1.3 Announcing: An Historical Perspective; 1.4 Announcing: An Employment Perspective; 1.5 Announcer Specialization; 1.6 Is a College Degree Necessary for a Broadcast Announcer?; 1.7 Key Physical Requirements for Announcers; 1.8 Key Emotional Requirements for Announcers; 1.9 Is Practical Experience Necessary for a Broadcast Announcer?; 1.10 Announcer Responsibilities. 1.11 Role Model Announcers1.12 Conclusions; Self-Study; Questions; Answers; Projects; Project 1 Interview a Local Announcer; Project 2 Profile a Renowned Announcer; Project 3 Complete a Self-Evaluation; Chapter 2. The Audio Performance Environment; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Audio Studio; 2.3 Microphones; 2.4 Working With a Microphone; 2.5 Mic Fright and Why Broadcast Performers Get It; 2.6 The Broadcast Console or Audio Mixer; 2.7 Music Playback Sources; 2.8 Digital Audio Equipment; 2.9 Conclusions; Self-Study; Questions; Answers; Projects; Project 1 Operate Audio Equipment. Project 2 Practice Microphone TechniqueProject 3 Investigate "Mic fright"; Chapter 3. The Television Performance Environment; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Television Studio; 3.3 The Television Production Crew; 3.4 Television Terminology; 3.5 Camera Panic; 3.6 Working With a Camera; 3.7 Communicating in the Studio: The IFB, Hand Signals, Cue Cards, and Prompters; 3.8 Makeup; 3.9 Conclusion; Self-Study; Questions; Answers; Projects; Project 1 Practice Camera Performance; Project 2 Practice Taking Hand Signals in the Television Studio; Project 3 Record a Movie Review Utilizing a Teleprompter Script. Chapter 4. Vocal Development4.1 Introduction; 4.2 How Sound Is Produced; 4.3 Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique; 4.4 Proper Breathing Posture; 4.5 Key Elements of Vocal Development; 4.6 Volume; 4.7 Pitch; 4.8 Rate; 4.9 Tone; 4.10 Articulation of Sounds; 4.11 Pronunciation; 4.12 Substandard Pronunciation; 4.13 Common Vocal Problems; 4.14 Maintaining a Healthy Voice; 4.15 Conclusions; Self-Study; Questions; Answers; Projects; Project 1 Practice Articulation; Project 2 Practice Proper Pronunciation and Avoidance of Substandard Enunciation; Project 3 Practice Pronunciation. Chapter 5. Performance Development5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Developing a Media Delivery Style; 5.3 Performance Elements; 5.4 Copy Marking; 5.5 Word Usage; 5.6 Language Changes; 5.7 Avoiding Amateurish Announcing and Inept delivery; 5.8 Audience Rapport; 5.9 Conclusions; Self-Study; Questions; Answers; Projects; Project 1 Copy Mark and Record a Script; Project 2 Compile Jargon, Cliché, and Redundant Word Lists; Project 3 Practice Pronunciation; Project 4 Practice Inflection (Pitch Variation); Chapter 6. Commercial Announcing; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Sources of Commercials.
• Edition: 4th [ed.]
• Publisher Details: Burlington, MA : Focal Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 791.4402/8; Radio announcing; Television announcing; Radio announcing; Television announcing; PERFORMING ARTS -- Radio -- Reference; Radio announcing; Television announcing; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781136036507; 1136036504; 9781136036491; 1136036490
• Related ISBNs: 9780240818603; 0240818601
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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