Computer-Generated ProductionIntroductionComputers produce most of the graphics you see on TV news programs.Although most commands do not require the high a degree of sophisticationthat the networks do, there are several flag staff commands that use similartechnology. Some staff briefs require imagery manipulation and theintegration of supplemental information may appear in some flag briefs orcommand indoctrinations. Two types of television production you shouldunderstand are infographics and infomercials.Infographicsof conventionally prepared artwork. Infographics is created primarily toinform or instruct.Infographics is any artwork you create electronically (by computer) fortransmission via CRT. These stills should conform to the correct aspect ratioInfomercialsInfomercials involve live action, video footage electronically (by computer)enhanced or altered for transmission via CRT as opposed to direct filmfootage without electronic manipulation. Infomercials are not documentaries.Their primary motivation is to sell or influence thoughts or actions.Infomercials have a clearly intended commercial message.HardwareHardware requirements for text integration and video manipulation vary.Video and graphics consume extensive amounts of RAM memory in additionto the applications software occupying hard drive memory.SoftwareTo add text to a video production requires a text integration softwarepackage. Let the needs or projected needs of the shop dictate the selection ofsoftware. Remember that software packages require extensive memory and aCPU capable of high processing speed.3-22
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