Television: The Director's Viewpoint

Television directors play a significant role in the producer-dominated medium of commercial television, and John Ravage's book explores their issues, past, present, and future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Television directors continue to be a mystery to most students of the mass media, with their function often being poorly understood by scholars and the general public. In his book, John Ravage delves into the intricate world of commercial television, focusing on the role of the director within this producer-dominated medium. The book is based on extensive interviews with twelve of the most renowned directors in the industry, representing a diverse range of genres found in prime time. Through these in-depth conversations, Ravage explores the critical challenges facing television, examines its historical trajectory, and offers insights into its potential future. Additionally, the book delves into the audience that consumes television, shedding light on their preferences, behaviors, and impact on the industry. By examining the director's perspective, Ravage provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the world of commercial television, offering valuable insights for both professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Television directors remain an enigmatic figure to most students of the mass media, with their function often being poorly understood by scholars and the viewing public. In this comprehensive book, John Ravage delves into the intricate world of commercial television, focusing on the role of the director within this producer-dominated medium. Built around lengthy interviews with twelve of the leading directors in the industry, representing a diverse range of genres found in prime time, the book offers a deep exploration of the major issues facing television, its historical trajectory, and its potential future. Through these in-depth conversations, Ravage sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that directors face in creating compelling content for a broad audience. Additionally, the book delves into the audience that consumes television, examining their preferences, behaviors, and impact on the industry. By examining the director's perspective, Ravage provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the world of commercial television, offering valuable insights for both professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Television directors remain an enigmatic figure to most students of the mass media, with their function often being poorly understood by scholars and the viewing public. In this comprehensive book, John Ravage delves into the intricate world of commercial television, focusing on the role of the director within this producer-dominated medium. Built around lengthy interviews with twelve of the leading directors in the industry, representing a diverse range of genres found in prime time, the book offers a deep exploration of the major issues facing television, its historical trajectory, and its potential future. Through these in-depth conversations, Ravage sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that directors face in creating compelling content for a broad audience. Additionally, the book delves into the audience that consumes television, examining their preferences, behaviors, and impact on the industry. By examining the director's perspective, Ravage provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the world of commercial television, offering valuable insights for both professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 370g
ISBN-13: 9780367305277