Basics of the Video Production Diary (Basics of Video S) (Basics of Video Series)

Video production requires a high degree of organization to be a success. Good organization will require a proper diary to be kept of your production. It is the understanding of the paperwork and its organization that will make your production either a success or a failure.Explained in accessible terms and assuming little prior knowledge of the subject, this book will help you to: plan successful procedures for all stages of a video production; produce paperwork logically to get professional results; understand the basic principles of setting up and running your own business; avoid common (and costly) pitfalls. If you are a student who wishes to learn about all aspects of planning and documenting a video production, from conceptualization right through to final screening, this book is for you. It is particularly suitable for the City and Guilds Media Techniques Certificate: Television and Video Production Competences. This book complements the other three titles in the series, which allow you to understand the overall process of video production, and then look in more detail at sound and lighting. ?·Improve your production management skills with this accessible introduction to planning procedures for all stages of video production.?·Learn how to produce paperwork logically to get professional results?·Tips provided to help you avoid common (and costly) pitfalls Video production requires a high degree of organization to be a success. Good organization will require a proper diary to be kept of your production. It is the understanding of the paperwork and its organization that will make your production either a success or a failure.

Explained in accessible terms and assuming little prior knowledge of the subject, this book will help you to: plan successful procedures for all stages of a video production; produce paperwork logically to get professional results; understand the basic principles of setting up and running your own business; avoid common (and costly) pitfalls.




If you are a student who wishes to learn about all aspects of planning and documenting a video production, from conceptualization right through to final screening, this book is for you. It is particularly suitable for the City and Guilds Media Techniques Certificate: Television and Video Production Competences.

This book complements the other three titles in the series, which allow you to understand the overall process of video production, and then look in more detail at sound and lighting.

Audience: Students on introductory video production courses (eg. C&G, GNVQ and BTEC).

This is an ideal primer for students wishing to learn all aspects of planning and documenting a video production. Video production requires a high degree of organization to be a success. Good organization will require a proper diary to be kept of your production. It is an understanding of the paperwork, and its organization, that will make your production either a success or a failure.Basics of the Production Diary aims to help you produce that paperwork professionally and to understand the procedures involved. The author explains, in simple language, what should go into the diary and how to organize it into a logical order. There are hits and tips to help you avoid the pitfalls that will beset any new producer. You will also learn to detail the production process from conceptualization, and how to write the aims and objectives of the program, right through to the final screening.This book complements the other three titles in the series, which allow you to understand the overall process of video production, and then look in more detail at sound and lighting.