chapter seven
Music
Musical production for television can be categorized by three different criteria. They are:
1. Types of Material
a. Scored material—classical music, theatrical performances, some concerts
b. Improvised material—rock and roll, jazz
2. Types of Performance
a. Live performance—concerts, variety programs, specials
b. Edited performance—any kind of material
3. Types of Production
a. Single-camera—any of the above; most music videos and most shorter pieces
b. Multiple-camera—any of the above; most concerts and long-form productions
We’ll start by examining a multiple-camera special, one that does not allow for a lot of postproduction. It’s the kind of program that TV Guide might describe as “a tribute to the many ...
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