Acknowledgments

Many people and organizations contributed greatly to this project. I have listed many of these people below. Of special note is Asbury University, my school, which has allowed me the flexibility to stay involved in professional television production around the world.

The editors at Focal Press have been encouraging and helpful in many ways:

Elinor Actipis and michele cronin.

The reviewers spent a significant amount of time reviewing the manuscripts and providing guidance:

For the Fifth Edition: Cory Byers (southern illinois University-edwardsville), Thomas Caputi (st. John’s University), John Caro (University of Portsmouth), Matthew J. Cupach (North Central State College), Steve Keeler (Cayuga Community College-SUNY), Leah B. Mangrum (Angelo State University), Mik Parsons (Bournemouth University), Roger Paskvan (Bemidji State University), David Sholl (Miami University of Ohio).

For the Fourth Edition: Osabuohien P. Amienyi (Arkansas State University), Thomas E. Caputi (St. John’s University), Tony Grant (BBC-trained Lighting Cameraman and Consultant), Roy Hanney (University of Chichester), Phil Hoffman (University of Akron), Paul Kaspar (Lytchett Minster School, Dorset), Steven Keeler (Cayuga Community College-SUNY), tom kingdon (emerson College), Sarah Lewison (Southern Illinois University), Larry Scher (Rio Hondo College) and Doug Smart (Asbury University).

A number of video/television professionals agreed to be interviewed for this book:

Brock Smith, Robin Sjogren.

Contributors of photographs, illustrations, and advice:

Will Adams, Alfacam, Asbury University, Audio-Technica, Avanti Group, BandPro, Dennis Baxter, BBC, K. Brown, Canon, Chyron, Chad Crouch, Compix, Countryman Associates, Doremi, Paul Dupree, Firestore, Focus Enhancements, FX Group: www.fxgroup.tv, Grass Valley/Thomson, Jon Greenhoe, David Grosz, Holophone, Imagine Products, Russ Jennisch, JVC, Hank Levine, Litepanels, Lowell, LPG, Manfrotto, Don Mink, Shannon Mizell, MobiTV, Mole-Richardson, Brady Nasfell, NBC, Lynn Owens, Sarah Owens, Panasonic, Steve Rehner, Kristin Ross, Sarah Seaton, Shure, Doug Smart, Sony, Steadicam, Mark Stokl, Ben Taber, Josh Taber, Tektronix, Tiffen, Uni-Set, Vortex Media, VFGadgets, Videosmith, Taylor Vincent, Nathan Waggoner, Wescott, WLEX-TV, WOOD-TV, YouTube, Tyler Young, Adam Wilson, and Zeiss.

Some illustrations were created using StoryBoard Quick software.

The unwavering support of my wife, Lynn, and daughter, Sarah, has been incredible throughout the writing process.