Radio Production: A Manual for Broadcasters

Radio Production: A Manual for Broadcasters

by RobertMcLeish (Author)

Synopsis

A complete working handbook on every aspect of producing radio programmes to a professional standard. From operational techniques to news production, conducting interviews, writing radio scripts, news-reading and presentation, making commercials, producing different types of programme formats, outside broadcasts, music recording, features and drama, and programme evaluation: everything you need to know is laid out in a clear, accessible and readable manner.

This hands-on text will suit students on radio and media production courses, staff on in-house training courses and anyone in the field of radio production wishing to brush up on skills and the latest technology.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Publisher: Focal Press
Published: 17 Aug 1999

ISBN 10: 0240515544
ISBN 13: 9780240515540
Book Overview: *Updated to include the latest digital techniques: computer based editing, mini-disc and digital broadcasting *Covers everything from operational techniques, to interviewing skills and outside broadcasts *Features practical training exercises, checklists, sample scripts, practical examples and case studies

Media Reviews
'Great for students and professionals. Keep it by your mixing desk... you can't go wrong with McLeish. '
Reader review on Amazon.co.uk

'This book is very well written and covers all aspects of radio production including, music, documentary, drama etc. It is simple to read and understand and is a must for anyone who is in need of some help with any aspect of radio production, especially students on a media course studying radio.'
Reader review on Amazon.co.uk



Review of a previous edition
'There are other practical textbooks on the market, but none which combines instruction in the how and why of local broadcasting quite as effectively.'
Broadcast Magazine