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ISBN
0745324126
EAN
9780745324128
Date of Publication
20051101
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Type
Paperback / softback
Release Title
Video for Change: A Guide For Advocacy and Activism
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Publisher
Pluto Press
ISBN-10
0745324126
ISBN-13
9780745324128
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46901030

Product Key Features

Book Title
Video for Change : a Guide for Advocacy and Activism
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / General, Human Rights, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Television & Video, Do-It-Yourself / General, Techniques / Cinematography & Videography
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Performing Arts, House & Home, Technology & Engineering, Photography
Author
Witness Editor
Format
Perfect

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
15.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.3 in

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LCCN
2006-372820
Reviews
It's the rare image that can really grab hold of our insides and say, 'I got you and you'll never be the same again., 'WITNESS doesn't just use video to expose human rights abuses for the world. It taps local heart and initiative and empowers those who know their countries best - an indispensable organisation', WITNESS doesn't just use video to expose human rights abuses for the world. It taps local heart and initiative and empowers those who know their countries best. WITNESS is both deferential to local wisdom and relentless in promoting the extraordinary findings of its partners. It is an indispensable organization., 'A comprehensive guide to video making, as well as highlighting the need for safety and a clear understanding of the dangers involved', Safety is crucial. Not just of the film crew, but also of those being filmed. Depending on the context, the camera can be seen as either a shield or a target. Whether you are in Mexico or Edinburgh, theft, violence or downright fear of exposure can lead people to do extreme things.The US not-for-profit group, Witness, has published Video for Change (Pluto Press). It offers a comprehensive guide to video making, as well as highlighting the need for safety and a clear understanding of the dangers involved., 'This step by step guide to the handicam revolution is the first comprehensive practical guide to human rights and video campaigning', Safety is crucial. Not just of the film crew, but also of those being filmed. Depending on the context, the camera can be seen as either a shield or a target. Whether you are in Mexico or Edinburgh, theft, violence or downright fear of exposure can lead people to do extreme things. The US not-for-profit group, Witness, has published Video for Change (Pluto Press). It offers a comprehensive guide to video making, as well as highlighting the need for safety and a clear understanding of the dangers involved., This step by step guide to the handicam revolution is the first comprehensive practical guide to human rights and video campaigning. Written by leading video activists, and staff of the human rights organisation, Witness, it is packed with 'how to' guidance, and easy to use exercises. Clear and accessible, it provides a crash course in the basics of social justice video documentation and advocacy. The authors cover all aspects of film making from technical to strategic and ethical issues. Readers are shown how to plan, film, edit and distribute. The Preface is by Witness founder Peter Gabriel.
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
323.042
Table Of Content
Foreword by Peter Gabriel Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Using Video for Advocacy by Gillian Caldwell 2. Safety and Security by Katerina Cizek 3. Storytelling for Advocacy: Conceptualization and Pre-Production by Katerina Cizek 4. Video Production: Filming a Story by Joanna Duchesne with Liz Miller 5. Editing for Advocacy by Katerina Cizek 6. Video as Evidence by Sukanya Pillay 7 Strategic Distribution: Reaching Key Audiences in Innovative Ways by Thomas Harding Glossary of Terms Resource List Notes on Authors Appendices I.Witness Video Action Plan II. Witness Footage and Tape Description III. Sample Personal Release Form (Short-Form) IV. Sample Personal Consent and Release (Long-Form) V. Preproduction and Production Checklist VI. Script Formatting for Video Documentary VII. Costing-Out Your Video Distribution Strategy Index
Synopsis
Pictures from Abu Ghraib showed the power of the amateur image to grab the world's attention. The Asian tsunami, caught on camcorder, brought home the reality of what had happened more than any news report ever could. Around the world the increasing availability and affordability of technology has fuelled the world of social justice video activism. Film-making - at its best - has the power to change the way people think, and create real social change, and now the tools to do it are more accessible than ever before. This book shows how activists and human rights campaigners can harness the power of images and stories for their own purposes - it's a step-by-step guide to the handicam revolution. Written by leading video activists, and staff of the world-renowned human rights organization WITNESS, this practical handbook will appeal to experienced campaigners as well as aspiring video activists. It combines a comprehensive analysis of what's going on in this growing global field with a how-to primer to doing it yourself., A how-to guide on using video to change the world -- written by the world's leading video activists., --This is the first ever comprehensive practical guide to human rights and video campaigning--Pictures from Abu Ghraib showed the power of the amateur image to grab the world's attention. The Asian tsunami, caught on camcorder, brought home the reality
LC Classification Number
JC571

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