You cannot learn TV production direct from any book! It is essentially a very practical process, and there is no substitute for personal experience. But knowledge trough experience alone can take a long time to acquire. In any craft you find a blend of proven principles and practices that support the free expression of the artist. Without a systematic study, it is all too easy to work hopefully but ineffectually. The more quickly you master these background facts, the sooner you will build up confidence and expertise. This is essentially a practical book, discussing from first principles the process behind effective production techniques. It has been designed to be adapted to introductory, intermediate and advanced studies.