Television

by AMY HACKNEY BLACKWELL

• ISBN13: 9780816079841
• ISBN10: 0816079846
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Television is a glamorous, powerful medium. The competition to reach the top of the industry is fierce, but by making smart decisions and following the right advice, the opportunities for success on- or off-screen are limitless.

Author Biography

Amy Hackney Blackwell is an attorney and a writer. She holds degrees from Duke University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Virginia School of Law. She has written books and articles on a wide variety of topics, including mythology, Irish history, chemical compounds, alternative energy, world holidays, and legal vocabulary. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
Industry History	p. 1
State of the Industry	p. 23
On the Job	p. 54
Tips for Success	p. 80
Talk Like a Pro	p. 101
Resources	p. 117
Index	p. 127
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Excerpts

Find the path to success behind the scenes or on screen with this insider's guide. Television offers a wide range of opportunities in an industry that in one way or another touches the life of nearly every person in the United States. Television can be used to entertain, inform, or convey important emergency information. Because the medium is so popular, there is a lot of competition for those who wish to work in it, especially in creative positions such as directors, producers, and writers.Televisiongives readers an overview of this field with insider information on how to manage a career in television and what it takes to succeed on screen and off. This new guide examines the ins and outs of the industry, providing tips for success, an in-depth glossary of industry jargon, and an overview of the current state of the industry. Further resources include a look at key publications, Web sites, and other means to get training or manage a career in the television industry.

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