The Video Performer Book

Each chapter concludes with “Rewind and Fade to Black,” “Exercises,” and an “Interview.”

1. The Video Performer: The Impact of Video, the Players, and Defining Performance.

Viewers Changing Perceptions of the Video Performer.

Why Do We Use the Terms “Performer” and “Performance?”

A Thumbnail History of Video Performance.

Getting Started: The Equipment You’ll Need and How to Practice.

Channel Surfing Ahead: What You’ll Learn in This Book.

2. The Impact of the Screen on Your Performance and Your Responsibilities as Performer.

The Unique Aspects of Video.

Your Responsibilities in the Production Process.

Minimizing Performance Anxiety.

Additional Tips to Minimize Performance Anxiety.

3. Credibility and Appearance.

The Building Blocks of Credibility.

Introductions.

The Unselfish Performer.

4. Vocal Aspects of Performance.

Your Physical Voice.

Other Vocal Aspects You Can Control.

Common Vocal Problems and How to Correct Them.

The Video Performer as Interpreter.

5. Nonverbal Communication and the Video Performer.

Mehrabians Research in Nonverbal Communication.

Head Movements.

Your Eyes.

Your Mouth.

Your Hands.

Your Posture.

Your Feet and Legs.

Movement and Walking.

6. Working as a Team with Production Personnel.

The Need for Teamwork.

The Studio and Crew Members.

The Control Room and Crew Members.

Producers and Directors.

7. What Performers Need to Know About Equipment.

Microphones and Mic Techniques.

MicrophonePickup Patterns.

Cameras.

Basic Camera Shots.

Videotape Recorders (VTRs).

Video Editing Systems.

8. Interview Programs.

Types of Interview Shows.

Preparation for the Interview: Research.

Preparing Questions.

Sequence of Questions.

Introductions and Conclusions.

The Guest.

“You’re On!”—During the Interview.

Listen.

After the Interview.

Interviews as Oral History.

9. Being Interviewed on Television.

Types of Interviews.

Preparing to Be Interviewed.

At the Studio.

During the Interview.

Following the Interview.

A Different Kind of Interview: The Video Employment Interview.

10. “And Now the News, Weather, and Sports…”

The Development of Television News.

The Players and Process.

Preparation for a Career in News.

Some Basic Ethical Considerations.

Writing for the Ear.

In the Field: Live and on Tape.

Stand and Deliver: The Art of Doing Stand-ups.

Field Interviews.

Shooting on Tape: Videotaped Packages.

Special Area Reporters.

News Anchors.

Weather.

Sports.

11. Commercials and Public Service Announcements.

The Evolution of Television Commercials.

Commercials Are More Than Selling.

Types of Commercials.

Acting in Commercials.

Auditions.

Voiceovers.

Public Service Announcements.

12. Finding Work as a Video Performer.

Self Evaluation.

Moving On: The Resume.

The Resume Tape.

Internships.

Job Interviews.

Job Fairs.

Market Size.

Unions.

Agents.

Ratings.

Consultants.

Evaluation and Growth.

Appendix: Nielsen Media Research Local Universe Estimates.


Glossary.


Resources.


Index.