Production Management : Television production

Draft of white paper exploring the changes that will occur as a result of the shift from analog broadcast to digital broadcast television and its implications for consumers, advertisers, and media. The era of analog broadcast television in the United States will end on February 17, 2009 as the transition is made to an all-digital system as required by the Federal Communications Commission. This digital transition will be the biggest change in the industry since television's transition from black and white to color, and it has huge implications for consumers, advertisers, and media. For advertisers, the implications include issues related to the production and finishing of commercials. The following is intended to provide some background and guidance.

This snapshot presents a roundtable discussion issues impacting TV production professionals.

ANA members share their policies regarding agency personnel and TV production shoots when travel is involved.

This panel discussion covers how the editing world has changed with new technology and the implications it has on advertisers-particularly in the realm of high-definition television.

ANA members share their policies regarding agency personnel and television production shoots when travel is involved.

This article provides an update on the 2006 SAG/AFTRA negotiations.

This article provides answers to member questions on secondary research tools and managing tv talent payments

This article provides an update on the 2006 SAG/AFTRA negotiations.

Experts who clear commercials with the broadcast and cable networks offer helpful hints and best practices of simple revisions that can make the difference between a cleared and rejected commercial.

This presentation explores the status of HDTV and its implications for the future of advertising.

ANA members share their insights on shooting/finishing commercials.

This presentation provides a historical perspective of branded entertainment on television.

The author points out the fundamental aspect of television that has not changed; visual storytelling.

These guidelines give concrete practices that will help you better manage the commercial production process.

According to the latest annual AAAA Television Production Cost Survey, in 2003 the average cost of a 30-second commercial for national advertisers was $372,000, an all time high. In this session, David Perry reviews the results of the survey and the impact this information will have.

AAAA Television Production Cost Survey

The Chair of the ANA's Production Committee examines results from a recent ANA survey on financial guidelines.

The author takes a look at the impact DVRs might have on commercial messaging.

ANA members share their insights on agency compensation, labor costs, auditing, travel costs, and production.

This document provides the 2003 amendment to New York State's laws for use of child actors in television production.