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The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-09 Summary: A Great book From The Classic Tee Vee !! ... I finally have the book I wanted to have looked on the TV series since the teevee born and all these programs that have emerged since its existence. is amazing what I have discovered in this fascinating book on the tv shows, I could not finish reviewing this dictionary or bible on the tv shows. I have found many numbers of programs already that I had forgotten existed, and that once for me was something and it will be one of those great memories that take a lifetime, while I'm alive. tv shows that never again watched ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-10-11 Summary: super bonanza ... Every TV show produced since 1930. Everything you need to know about TV shows. The Bible for those who work in TV, or those who are interested in TV trivia. If it isn't in the book, it wasn't on TV. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-19 Summary: Excellent resource for all TV fans of all ages! ... In looking for a comprehensive review and description of TV shows, past and present I found this compilation to be the best! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | AMERICA’S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK WITH MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT– NOW REVISED AND UPDATED! PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CABLE NETWORKS, PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS! This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of primetime programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again and again for information on every series ever telecast. There are entries for...more
How to Watch TV News: Revised Edition
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780143113775; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.; <a title='Condition Guide' href='/content/Condition_and_Shipping_Guide.htm' target='_blank'>Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices</a> ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-01 Summary: Watch TV? Read this! ... Nutshell review - If you ever watch TV then you need to read this book. In this short book Powers and Postman present compelling insights into the huge commercial agendas driving the news making machine. News, and indeed all TV programming, is designed to create a captive audience to be sold to advertisers and, as such, books like this can open our eyes and help us think about TV for what it really is; an entertainment machine designed to keep us watching commercials - "the most constant and voluminous source of value ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-10-14 Summary: What you don't know you don't know ... How to Watch TV News is an excellent resource for the budding media theorist or the person who wants to know why New Orleans and the Iraq War do not get the same airtime as a news anchor saying "Keep $#&* that chicken!" The argument is simple - we need to learn HOW to watch TV. The understanding and properly contextualizing media (TV or otherwise) is not a given. It is not inherent to our DNA to know why some stories are presented in certain ways and others not at all. The book exposes the danger and resulting vulnerability ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-12 Summary: It'll open your eyes! ... I purchased this book as a textbook for a college course I was taking. It was very interesting and informative. I would have found it so even if I weren't required to read it for the course. It'll open your eyes to the world of media! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | A scathing and prescient look at television news—now updated for the new tech-savvy generation Television news : genuine information or entertainment fodder? Fifteen years ago, Neil Postman, a pioneer in media education and author of the bestselling Amusing Ourselves to Death , and Steve Powers, an award-winning broadcast journalist, concluded that anyone who relies exclusively on their television for accurate world news is making a big mistake. A cash cow laden with money from advertisers,...more
Apple TV Pocket Guide, The (2nd Edition)
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-09-26 Summary: Good source of information ... This book is about the size of a paperback novel (160 pages). The inside pages are in black and white and contain many photos and screenshots to illustrate points. If you have thought about purchasing an Apple TV, then this book would certainly be a handy thing to have on hand. It takes you from explaining what the Apple TV is and what it isn't, to getting it set up and connected and then how to use it. There is a good Index if you need to hunt for a particular word or phrase. I do not have an Apple TV and don't plan ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-29 Summary: INFORMATIVE ... Since there are very little instructions with the Apple TV this Pocket guide was very informational. It not only helped explain set-up possibilities, but also explained the difference between streaming and syncing. This guide gives one the ability to use their Apple TV to the fullest. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-05-06 Summary: Good Reference Manual ... Got this as a Kindle download to my iPhone. Nothing in here that isn't available on line at Apple help, but it's more organized and easier to read. A good reference and once you read through this book, you'll be an Apple TV expert. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Here is your essential companion to the Apple TV set-top box. The Apple TV Pocket Guide steers you through how to Connect your Apple TV to your television and home network. Rent and buy movies--including HD movies--using Apple TV. Stream content from a friend's computer to your TV. View high-definition content on your HDTV using the Apple TV. Watch movies and TV shows, view photos, and listen to songs and podcasts. Create high-quality movies from DVDs you own to play on the Apple TV. Convert...more
Write to TV: Out of Your Head and onto the Screen
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-08-08 Summary: Good all-round book... ... Don't look to this book for script-writing advice. It mostly relies on the business side of show-business, describing the inner workings of the TV industry and the steps that you can take in order to get your foot through the door (this is actually the title of one of the chapters) and what you need to do when you have two or more spec scripts in your writer's portfolio. There is some advice as to what topics and story lines to avoid when writing a spec, but aside from that, there is little in the book about screenwriting. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-05-17 Summary: Simply the best book on writing for television! ... If you want to write for television and get only one book, let this be the book! I feel that it is the best nuts and bolts book out there to help you on the right path. It is the place to start. Read this before writing anything and you will save yourself tremendous amounts of time and aggravation. Tips on writing for sitcoms, drama, miniseries, movies of the week, plus others are all included. Besides the author's own words, experiences and ideas, the book is peppered with pearls of wisdom from the industry greats. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-04-08 Summary: Cook's Book a "Recipe" For Scriptwriting Success! ... This is one of the best books on TV writing I've seen. Cook walks us through an easy to follow step-by-step process of writing a professional television script. She also gives all kinds of tips on how to get your script into the hands of a producer and/or agent. I also found the advice from industry insiders like Jay Leno, Paul Haggis and writers from shows like The Simpsons and Grey's Anatomy extremely interesting and useful. If you want to be a television writer, this is one book you definitely want to read. Marilyn ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Learn to craft smart, original scripts and teleplays for a variety of television formats, including comedy, animation, drama, movies of the week, pilots, reality television, TV news magazine, and children's programming. Using the tools the author provides: checklists, sample outlines and treatments for each format, sample script pages, war stories from writers and executives, and a sample query letter to introduce finished script pages to agents, you'll avoid common pitfalls and come across...more
Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film, Second Edition: Managing the Process
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Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2003-04-22 Summary: Post-Production Bible!!!! ... Susan Spohr and Barbara Clarke have created nothing short of a post-production bible. BRAVISSIMO to them both!! I would not have survived the last year in my job without their brilliant book!!! Everything flows in a clear, concise way, bringing the reader visually into the post-production process. Read this book and keep it with you as a reference tool! I guarantee you it is well worth your time! ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-09-13 Summary: This step-by-step guide to managing the postproduction process is an essential reference ... Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, Guide To Postproduction For TV And Film: Managing The Process continues to be a seminal work for aspiring film and television production producers and managers. With extensive new material on high definition as it affects dailies, editing, and delivery, this step-by-step guide to managing the postproduction process is an essential reference. Aspiring producers will learn how to stay on budge and on schedule by utilizing the helpful forms, flowcharts, and checklists ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-08-09 Summary: Understanding postproduction ... I bought this book to provide me with an overview of the administrative process of post production in post-production houses or other organizations providing these services. The authors provide an excellent overview of the process and the book suits my needs very precisely. It is not a useful book for the general reader, or even a reader interested in films, or even film production. It provides no useful information about the creative process of film or video editing either. So editors looking for creative tips etc ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Are you an associate producer who needs to juggle projects and vendors while keeping on top of the latest trends and formats? Or an independent filmmaker who can't afford a misstep in the crucial postproduction phase? Take a step back and get a clear overview of the process. This guide will show you how to navigate each step in taking a TV or film project from production to final delivery. Start by getting a handle on the critical issues of budgets and schedules. From there, you'll learn...more