"No matter what continent you're on, the distinct professional language of radio and television broadcasters and film and video makers remains the same. Revised to include the technologies, trends and policies of recent years, the International Dictionary of Broadcasting and Film, Second Edition is an easy-to-use guide to the professional jargon and terminology used to 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. "--BOOK JACKET.