Overview

This title examines the many facets of the producer's role. It gives a dynamic overview of the realities of producing film today, exploring the process from development through to post-production and distribution.

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Author:   Charlotte Worthington
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   AVA Publishing SA
Volume:   01
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9782940373574

ISBN 10:   2940373574
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   24 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

How to get the most out of this book. Introduction. The Producer: The role; Different types of producer; The production process; The production team. The Basics: Producer greats: Lois Weber; Copyright; Legal, ethical and practical issues; Health and safety; Shooting formats; Budget; Exhibition and distribution. Producing commentary: Producer greats: Susan Fromke; The team; Documentary styles; Development; Proposal and treatment; Budget; Pre-production; Production; Post-production; Case study: The producer/director. Producing drama: Producer greats: Matthew Weiner; The team; Development; Pre-production; Production/principle photography; Post-production; Case study: The creative producer. Producing magazine shows: Producer greats: Various; Types of TV format programmes; What is a magazine show?; The team; The production schedule; Production; Post-production; An example weekly magazine programme; Case-study: The executive producer. Learning curves: Producer greats: Andrew Eaton; Oliver Goodrum - Breathing in; Joao Tristao - Ambulance Blogger; Daniel and Jesse Quinones - Cage Fighter; Daniel and Jesse Quinones - Cold Calling. Conclusion. Glossary. Acknowledgements and credits.

Reviews

"""Contemporary, well written and accessible."" - Fred Samia, School of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts, Chaffey College, USA. ""Very accessible for all students who want to embark on a career in film. Gives a very sound overview of the roles and responsibilities."" - Michael Smith, Leeds College of Art and Design, UK."

Contemporary, well written and accessible. - Fred Samia, School of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts, Chaffey College, USA. Very accessible for all students who want to embark on a career in film. Gives a very sound overview of the roles and responsibilities. - Michael Smith, Leeds College of Art and Design, UK.

Author Information

Charlotte Worthington is course leader in Film and Digital Media Production at London Metropolitan University. She has worked extensively as a producer and director in the UK television industry. As well as a practising film-maker and writer, Charlotte also works as a creative consultant.

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