Among the results of an analysis of production techniques used for United States and international television commercials are: (1) cuts are the most common form of transition in both national and international television commercials, and (2) U. S. commercials use proportionately more special effects than do international commercials. (GT)

Examines the relationship of preschool children's visual attention to the presence of 37 visual and auditory attributes of television programs. Attributes included the use of puppets, women, and children, auditory changes, peculiar voices, movement, cuts, sound effects, laughter, applause, adult male voices, extended zooms and pans, eye contact,…

A capsule review of the basics for contemporary yearbooks, ranging from the need to improve photography to the ways in which a curriculum section can be made more interesting. (RL)

Describes a 70-90 day training program in Peru which equips students to make videotapes for them to use in training farmers in outlying areas about crop production subjects. (LLS)

Describes several classroom-tested approaches to student film production. (MAI)

Instructions are given for making oil ground, glue gesso, glue water size, oil colors, damar varnish, water colors, encaustic painting, egg tempera painting, etching inks, etching grounds, etching acids, and sugar-lift. (SJL)

Unintended effects of television production techniques are explored using behavioral as well as attitudinal means. Results extend previous investigations into visual presentation techniques by indicating their summative effects. (CMV)

Describes a closed circuit television quiz show using student panelists and cameramen. (BD)

Introduces business communication instructors to the principles of effectively using color. Discusses general uses of color, color used with text, spot color, color in oral presentations, and color in resumes. (SR)

Recounts how attendance at an international theater festival in Scotland brought unexpected stimulation for one teacher. Cites several examples of imaginative productions with minimal sets and lighting but in which the actors brought the texts to life and provided inspiration for festival attendees. (PA)

These two articles discuss the design and production of pop-up books, focusing on the work of Robert Sabuda. Discusses books as an art form, producing prototypes, factory production, pop-up projects for children, Web sites, and a history of pop-ups, and includes a bibliography of relevant materials. (LRW)

Takes the reader through production steps of creating an "infographic" for a high school newspaper. Give six lessons for doing infographics: (1) always accept free help; (2) if it sounds interesting, it probably is; (3) if an idea works, use it; (4) know thoroughly the "ins and outs" of the program used; (5) different is good, interesting is…

Discusses the subtle psychological strategies good directors know how to employ with actors. Contends that if a director demonstrates a diplomatic attitude toward every student involved in a production, a perfect working atmosphere is created. Explores diplomacy basics; first impressions; rehearsal problems; personality issues; and talking points.…

Provides an annotated bibliography of 61 information sources for understanding how scholars in the humanities use electronic texts and computer-based methods of analysis; identifying and locating electronic texts and related resources; and addressing issues involved in the production, distribution, and use of electronic texts. (LRW)

Describes a performance art project conceived and carried out over several weeks with ninth grade students at San Francisco School of the Arts, relocated in a building without an equipped theater space. (SR)