Alan C. Hueth is Professor of Communication at Point Loma Nazarene University. He has worked as a consultant, writer, producer, director, editor, and/or shooter on over 300 contract, cablecast, and broadcast programs. His portfolio includes corporate videos, documentaries, news, sports production, interview shows, and short films. He is also the winner of two Tellys, a Broadcast Education Association award, and several cable television awards.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS: PREPPING AND PACKING FOR THE JOURNEY

Chapter 1 - Principles and Elements of Outstanding Scriptwriting

Chapter 2 - Vision and Language of Scriptwriting

Chapter 3 - The Vision: Creativity and the Process of Scriptwriting

Chapter 4: The Vision - Scriptwriting Formats

SECTION 2: HITTING THE ROAD: EXPLORING PROGRAM TYPES

Chapter 5: Film and Television Drama

Chapter 6: Film and Television Comedy

Chapter 7: Short Films

Chapter 8: Commercials, Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Promos

Chapter 9: News and Sports

Chapter 10: Interview Shows

Chapter 11: Documentary

Chapter 12: Reality Shows

Chapter 13: Corporate & Educational Media: Linear & Interactive

SECTION 3: THE RULES OF THE ROAD: ETHICS, LAW, AND GETTING A PROFESSIONAL START

Chapter 14: Ethics and Law

Chapter 15: Getting Started, Opportunities and Resources

Index