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Lights, Camera, Action!By Sarah Jane UdallColumnist If you are a determined individual, capable of handling multiple responsibilities, then you will find great success in the exciting and competitive film and television industries. About the Motion Pictures and Television IndustriesTelevision and film producers create images that tell a story, inform or entertain an audience, or record an event. Working in the film and television industries can include working on television series, studio programming, news and sporting events, music videos, motion pictures, or documentaries.About Earning a Degree in Film or Television The Art Institute Online.
Many schools, including several accredited colleges, universities, film, and broadcasting schools, offer the opportunity to earn a film or television degree. A variety of degrees in film or television are available from an associate degree to an advanced master's degree. Curriculum in most film and television degree programs are designed to give you an extensive working knowledge of the film and television production process, and will include training in editing, recording, script-writing, directing, se t design, and talent training. It will also include training in all positions behind the camera from lighting to directing, as well as hands-on training in a multi-camera atmosphere, and on location where you may encounter the challenges of shooting in an uncontrolled environment. You will learn about and use the latest camera equipment, and learn the most up-to-date commercial lighting techniques, as well as extensive audio techniques for both film and television. You will also learn to create, direct and produce commercials and shows. Career OpportunitiesBoth film and television are highly competitive industries. If you are a determined individual capable of handling multiple responsibilities, you may find great success in this exciting career path. With an associate's degree in film and television you will be prepared for entry-level broadcast positions, or as a control operator, camera operator or floor director. Additional study and experience in film and television can lead to careers in acting, cinematography, directing, editing, producing, production design or screenwriting.About the AuthorSarah Jane Udall is a freelance writer currently living in New York City. Her previous experience includes working for Global Village Communications in Washington, D.C., and in the Creative and Development departments of VH1 and MTV networks as a production assistant, and a copy-writer, as well as doing script revision, press releases, and writing for an online newspaper. Sarah Jane holds a B.S. in Political Science and English Literature from the University of Utah.Posted on: January 27, 2006 |
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