The demise of the independent television companies and the expansion of satellite and cable networks has led to an explosion in small, independent production facilities. In parallel with this development has been a steady increase in media training and a major expansion in corporate video facilities. This book is written for everyone contemplating setting up a professional installation, whether studio- or location-based, and shows how to estimate the scale of investment required. The layout of technical areas and the function of the main items of equipment is described in straightforward...