Publisher's Synopsis
The only textbook dealing with the specialist topic of sound recording for television news. An expert's guide containing 40+ years of industry and teaching experience that provides a wealth of practical tips and guidelines. Easy to read and abundantly illustrated with more than 240 photographs and drawings. A guidebook for professionals and a user-friendly textbook for students of broadcast journalism. Topics include Microphone techniques for interviews; Lavalier microphone techniques; Reporting tips and techniques; Recording of news conferences and public events; Recording voice-overs and commentary; Practical tips for sound recordings; Sound facilities on video cameras; Location reconnaissance; Production guidelines; Tips for foreign and dangerous productions; Microphone transducers; Microphone polar patterns; Microphone design configurations; Sound and video connectors; Adaptors; Mounting equipment and windshields; Rigging cables; Various more advanced topics.
