| Description |
1 online resource |
| Note |
Previous edition: Broadcast Announcing Worktext, 3rd ed., 2009. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
| Summary |
The Broadcast Announcing Worktext provides you with the skills, techniques, and procedures necessary to enter this highly competitive field of broadcast performance. In addition to the principles of good performance, this book addresses the importance of audience and how to communicate effectively to various groups. Television and radio studio environments, announcer specializations and responsibilities, and developing a broadcast delivery style are just a few of the many topics covered. Factual information is presented in brief, easy-to-digest modules and is enhanced with self-study questions. |
| Subject |
Radio announcing.
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Television announcing.
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Radio announcing |
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Television announcing |
| Added Author |
Reese, David E., author.
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Beadle, Mary E., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Stephenson, Alan R. Broadcast Announcing Worktext. 4th [ed.]. Burlington, MA : Focal Press, [2013] 9780240818603 (DLC) 2012042542 (OCoLC)806017054 |
| ISBN |
9781136036507 (electronic bk.) |
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1136036504 (electronic bk.) |
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9781136036491 |
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1136036490 |
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