Fascination: viewer friendly TV journalism

by Holm, Nancy Graham

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Title Statements

Full title :Fascination : viewer friendly TV journalism / Nancy Graham Holm.

Summary

Developed from the established traditions of print and radio journalism, television journalism has often failed to reach its potential to develop away from these other media. However, because of the synthesis of words, pictures, and sound, television journalism has the ability to shift from simply reporting the news to weaving stories. In Fascination, veteran television journalist Nancy Graham Holm incorporates years in the field and extensive teaching experience to produce an instructive and entertaining guide to all aspects of television journalism. With a dual focus on aesthetics and technique, this book instructs the reader on the best way to use visuals and sound, different reporting techniques, and appropriate behaviour for journalists. Each chapter benefits from real-world examples and helpful tips to guide the reader through each stage of television journalism. This book is an excellent guide for those wanting to start a career in television journalism as well as seasoned professionals wishing to gain a new perspective. Provides technical and practical examples of television journalism Written in accessible, clear language Contains a focus on television aesthetics as well as technical knowledge.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2012.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Elsevier
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2012.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xviii, 117 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780124160378, 0124160379
oclc:ocn776632424
LC Classification:PN4784.T4
Dewey Decimal:070.4/1

1: An Overview -- 2: Sound -- 3: Articulate Pictures -- 4: Deciding the Story's Treatment -- 5: Features -- 6: Top Down Information-Based Reports -- 7: Eye Level People Stories -- 8: Words vs. Pictures -- 9: Using Interviews -- 10: Role of the TV Journalist -- 11: Long Stories -- 12: Ethical Considerations for Eye Level Documentaries.