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Television Production Jobs Put You Where the Action Is
December 27, 2005
by
Martin A. David
Technology Schools Columnist
Do you spend half your television viewing time grumbling about the programs and thinking, "I could have done a better show than that?" There are television production jobs looking for people like you. A media production school can start you on a career in which controlling television production quality is just one of your jobs.
Television and other video based entertainment is growing stronger every day. Just take a look at the latest IPod with video capabilities to see how the influence of video has spread. New and emerging technologies make it possible for people all over the globe to choose from hundreds of possible channels, and somebody has to look after production quality.
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More Programs Means More Jobs
As you can imagine, the increasing size of the viewing public means an even greater rise in the number of trained professionals being needed in the entertainment industry. Video production schools are expanding their programs, and some media production school graduates are finding jobs right out of school.
Of course, there is more to professional television production jobs than just the desire to change the industry. Media production is, as you will find out in school, a serious business. It requires equal parts of creativity and dedication. Those who go into the business with nothing but wild creativity tend to produce the kind of programs that made you want to leave the couch and one-up. If you want to change the industry, you will need to learn a lot about production values, the history of movies and television, cameras, lights, scripts, actors, and much more. In fact, it is difficult to predict exactly what you will learn in media production school. New technology is being introduced every day, and the video production schools are keeping up.
About the Author
Martin A. David has written numerous feature articles for publications including the Los Angeles Times.
