International Dictionary of Broadcasting and Film

No matter what continent you're on, the distinct professional language of radio and television broadcasters and film and video makers remains the same. This easy-to-use reference tool is a guidebook to the professional jargon and terminology that is used to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas throughout the world.



In addition to defining terms from A-Z and explaining acronyms and abbreviations, the entries include information on professional organizations, guilds, festivals and awards. Appendices contain tables of international television and film standards,
frequencies and channels, and a list of national and international news agencies and their standard abbreviations.