CHAPTER 13The Background
What we are looking for in a dramatic set is an imaginative sub stitute. Keep in mind, directors produce illusions. However basic the set materials really are, the end result can appear to the audience as the real thing.
Gerald Millerson, Author
The background is much more than whatever happens to appear behind the subject. It directly affects the success of the program, so it needs to be carefully designed and controlled.
Key Terms
■ Aspect ratio: Most televisions have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (HDTV) although some are still at 4:3 (SD). It is important to keep the aspect ratio in mind when designing sets so that they fit the screen.
■ Chroma-key: Utilizing a production switcher, the director can replace a specific ...
Get Video Production Handbook, 6th Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
