Chapter List

Overview

Over the last 20 years or so, many things have changed in television - more channels giving more output; digital technology providing lighter and cheaper cameras and VT; and more IT-based production, meaning that a smaller proportion of TV is made in studios. This has changed the landscape of the studio centre beyond recognition and provides a range of new ways of making TV programmes.

This chapter solely looks to provide signposts as to how this can be done - digital always seems to provide more questions than answers. Today's programme making is far more 'joined up' so a holistic approach is required, to look beyond the boundaries of technology and to consider the wider business issues. TV technology today can address many business requirements at an affordable price.

This chapter is split into three parts - scope setting; a more detailed look at the requirements for each part of the production chain; and finally...