A resident college summer theatre can choose between the stock or the repertory forms of production scheduling. In stock, plays are rehearsed and presented in consecutive order, one each week. In repertory, a few plays are presented on a "night-about" rotation basis. Bases for selecting one form over the other include location, type of…

In this survey of the technology of film production, some applications to television are also discussed. Various chapters cover photography, sound recording and reproduction, studio production, film processing, duplicating methods, and final screen presentation. The equipment needed in film production is discussed in detail, including cameras,…

Prepared in response to a Department of the Interior request, this report is a comprehensive study of environmental conservation problems as they relate to or have impact on the petroleum industry. It contains the general comments and conclusions of The National Petroleum Council based on an analysis of detailed data. For presentation of key…

The Millfield School in Great Britain followed a three-stage six-year plan in developing the use of closed-circuit television in their secondary school. Stage one consisted of the purchase of basic equipment--a videotape recorder, two cameras, two monitors, microphones, tripods, pan and tilt heads, and a video switcher. The closed-circuit program…

Videotape presentations were utilized in a course on children's literature for a group of paraprofessional aides in preschool centers. The authors encountered numerous technical and production problems, and therefore present a number of observations and recommendations to help others avoid the same mistakes. (RH)

Effective production techniques for an ITV series, "Community of Living Things," are evaluated in this paper. The program is part of a junior high life science series. Five basic practices, chosen for their student interest and instructional value, were utilized: (1) rapidity of visualization, (2) few teacher appearances, (3) repetitive film…

Rapid expansion of numerical control (NC) machining in industry has created the need for inclusion of NC basic concepts in the industrial education curriculum. The author describes an NC unit in an industrial technology class and the program sheet and NC worksheet that he developed for machining a product. (MF)

Examines some characteristics of television which are shown to make it an art form distinctive from film. The use of the small screen, the close up, time, and movement in video are discussed to suggest that film and video are different forms of expression, and that each has a distinctive contribution to make to our visual language. (JMF)

Services provided by custom laboratories to improve training materials productions are described and discussed: photographic (slides, filmstrips, films), electronic media (video, audio), print media, duplicating, and reformatting. (MF)

Noting that industrial arts classroom line production experience and individual projects fall short of instructional goals, the author details an approach helpful in rounding out an overall understanding of contemporary technology. The approach, which involves the use of audiovisual equipment, is described using sheetmetal production and the…

Suggests building models as a way to reinforce and enhance related subjects such as architectural drafting, structural carpentry, etc., and discusses time, materials, scales, tools or equipment needed, how to achieve realistic special effects, and the types of projects that can be built (model of complete building, a panoramic model, and model…

Presents a historical backdrop for a discussion of capacitor design and function. Discusses the production, importance, and function of two types of miniature capacitors; electrolytic and multilayer ceramic capacitors. Describes the function of these miniature capacitors in comparison to the Leyden jar, a basic demonstration of capacitance. (CW)

Describes underlying technology of interactive videodiscs; significance of still-frame audio in videodisc design; instructional uses and effectiveness, particularly in mass training situations; main production stages (concept, preliminary plan, final plan, script, premastering, mastering); mastering process; costs; and guidelines for…

Planning details are suggested for producing a quality, cost-effective training video. Discusses choosing a video medium, writing the script, and deciding on production facilities. Tips to consider when hiring an outside consultant are also given. (CT)

Describes the use of a self-study videocassette course on planning and presenting video training to teach organizational subject matter experts (SMEs) how to develop training materials on videotape. A preproduction timetable is included which lists events and when they should be scheduled prior to production day. (MBR)