Whether a television production is big or small, it is important to allocate sufficient time for preproduction planning to ensure maximum effectiveness during the actual production session. (Author)

This introductory guide presents an overview of basic television production, including videotape cameras, recorders, and microphones; staffing needs; procedures for video camera operation; techniques for titling; lighting; factors to be considered when directing a television production; and a sequence for production activities. Diagrams and line…

How to produce instructional series that sell with a minimum of expense. (Editor)

The head of the Television Design Group of the BBC recounts in detail his experience with the introduction of color into BBC programs. (LS)

Provides specific suggestions to music teachers on preparing their students to view an opera broadcast on television, including use of other teachers or community personnel to provide background information. Approaches are outlined for introducing students to an opera's plot, music, design, costumes, makeup, lighting, and staging. (SJL)

India, like many developing nations, must soon make a decision about satellite television. National integration, upgrading and extending education, strengthening the vocational and technical components of education, modernizing agriculture, family planning, teaching literacy--the stated goals of the Indian government--could be more easily achieved…