Thousands of students have learned the basics of television production techniques with Herbert Zettl's pace-setting, best-selling Television Production Handbook. In this Sixth Edition, you'll learn about the latest equipment and techniques that are changing the face of the industry. Whether you're a novice or have prior exposure to television production, you'll find this handbook's two-tier organization helpful in directing you to topic coverage that's appropriate for your level of knowledge. This book covers all aspects of television production, from cameras, lighting, and audio to editing, visual effects, and every stage of production. In this edition you'll find the latest information on such topics as lighting techniques, the newest small digital camcorders, nonlinear editing, desktop production, and other uses of the computer in postproduction. And the book's numerous illustrations and photographs give you a clear view of the world of television production.