The National Certification Committee suggests the following as references in preparation for the SBE Certified Production Technologist certification examinations. This is just a short list of suggested as useful references. The exams are not specifically based on these materials. The National Certification Committee will add other references to the list as the Committee reviews new publications.
Webinars By SBE
Maintaining Audio Quality for Streaming Audio and Podcasting
Indoor Production Lighting for Broadcast Engineers
Where Is Mobile Video Heading and How Do You Handle It?
Lighting Everything from Zoom Calls to Special Live Events
Audio Streaming for Broadcasters: Fundamental Techniques and Technologies
IP Troubleshooting for Media: From the Network Layer and Beyond
Introduction to Fiber Optic Cables for HD Broadcast
BOOKS
Titles underlined in blue are available and linked to the SBE Bookstore, which offers a discount to SBE Members.
- Audio Post Production: For Film and Television – by Mark Cross
- Audio and Visual Systems Design: Revised Edition – by Mark Weems
- Multimedia Media Foundations – by Vic Costello
- Networked AV Systems – by Brad Grimes
- Television Sports Production – by Jim Owens
