Broadcast Announcing Worktext : A Media Performance Guide /: A Media Performance Guide. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alan R. Stephenson, Reed Smith, Mary E. Beadle.
• Authors: Stephenson, Alan R; Smith, Reed; Beadle, Mary E
• Contents: CONTENTS Preface xxiii Acknowledgments xxv 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 Announcers 1.12 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 Podcasting (On-demand Audio) 2.10 Conclusions Self-Study Questions Answers Projects Project 1 Record a 60 second commercial Project 2 Practice Microphone Technique Project 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 DEVELOPMENT 4.1 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 DEVELOPMENT 83 5.1 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 Internet Performance 5.10 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) Practice Material One Liners (Deliver With Lots of Energy) More Quickies CHAPTER 6 COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCING 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Sources of Commercials 6.3 Commercial Forms: Radio 6.4 Commercial Forms: Television and Cable 6.5 <P&g
• Edition: 5th
• Publisher Details: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource (306 pages), (70 illustrations)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000062434; 1000062430
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