Computers in Broadcast and Cable Newsrooms Using Technology in Television News Production

Phillip O. Keirstead0-8058-3063-4, 0-8058-3064-2

In this text for students in television news and broadcast production courses, Keirstead (Florida A&M University) discusses how television news is produced and introduces the role of digital and automation technologies. Using an accessible and engaging style, he starts with an overview of the newsroom, the role of the news producer, and the basic production activities, then examines the integration of technology throughout the stages of producing a news broadcast.