Provides information and examples for controlling contrast in photographs. (HOD)

Color micropublishing is an innovative response to the major dilemma of the art book publisher--reproducing high quality color plates in hard copy on a cost-effective basis. Technological difficulties must be resolved, however, before users can fully benefit from color microformat. (Author)

Provides illustrated directions for hand-made book making, including the production of ink, quill pens, paper, signatures, and cover. (CMV)

Chronicles the production and presentation of "The Threepenny Opera" by the Council of Independent Schools, a consortium of 11 Baltimore area high schools. The director discusses some details of his decision-making process. (JMF)

Analyzes the visual content of the televised presidential debates between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford and determines the differences in how each candidate was portrayed by the television medium. (JMF)

Describes a student-prepared multi-media show. (DD)

A discussion of how teachers prepare instructional slide tape presentations and how they use them in school and colleges. (BD)

An interrupted time-series design pooling 6 12-year series evaluated the long-term effects of a quality training intervention in a factory. Training positively affected quality of goods and dollar utility. Production process was an important contextual factor in assessing the effect size of the intervention. (SK)

Describes the growth of the INSPEC database developed by the Institution of Electrical Engineers. Highlights include an historical background of its growth from "Science Abstracts"; production methods, including computerization; indexing, including controlled (thesaurus-based), uncontrolled, chemical, and numerical indexing; and the…

Examines changes in network news production. Finds that, since 1969, emphasis on serious news has continued. Finds the emphasis on news anchors may have diminished slightly. (RS)

Illustrates the author's experiences as a director for a young adult production of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." States that this was the first time she had directed in five years. Describes how the actors were unused to her collaborative style of directing, and how the author had to modify her methodology to suit her troupe. (PA)

Examines all aspects of National Library Service (NLS) recorded texts, including the early history of the medium, production techniques, and bibliographic tools used to locate specific titles. Titles produced by Recording for the Blind are considered and compared with NLS titles. (Author/LRW)

Describes a trainer's experiences in video production for use abroad. Discusses submitting a proposal, converting U.S. technology standards that are incompatible with those of Europe, researching the content of the videos, writing the script, producing the video, and editing the final product. (JOW)

Describes an eight-step four-week assignment for teaching theater students about blocking and stage directions. Outlines each assignment in detail and provides questions for the students at each stage--from choosing the excerpt or play to staging and directing. (PRA)

Describes a high quality full-length Shakespearean production mounted by a small high school. Discusses generating interest for the production in both school and community. (SR)