Production Management for Television [Paperback]

Completely up to date with relevant information on digital technology and HD TV, this is the only title to focus specifically on television production management, and presents an easily accessible and authoritative guide to the area.

Production Management for Televisionprovides a reliable, factual and theoretical framework for an understanding of production management.  It includes a reference directory of agencies and organizations, and addresses and contacts for training.

Subjects covered include:

the main responsibilities of the production manager
key skills needed by the production manager
routine procedures
appropriate paperwork and record keeping
health and safety issues
rights management
career structure and development for production managers
useful references and further information.

The book is supported by a companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415424813.

Part 1: Production Managers  1. What is Production Management?  2. Production Management as a Career  Part 2: Skills and Techniques  2. Managing Time  3. Managing Ideas  4. Managing People  5. Creating and Managing Budgets  6. Managing Rights  7. Managing Health and Safety  Part 3: Production Management in Action  8. Pre-Production  9. Production  10. Post-Production  Part 4: Reference  12. Reference Directory of Agencies and Organisations.  Addresses and Contacts for Training.  Useful Websites.  Further Reading.  Index