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"A lo largo de esta guía vamos a profundizar en el estudio de un derecho fundamental como es la igualdad, su disfrute por parte de la comunidad gitana y la responsabilidad que los medios de comunicación tienen al respecto. Concretamente daremos respuestas a las siguientes preguntas: ¿la comunidad ... more
"Design is an iterative process and design thinking is present in each stage of the journey from client brief to finished work. Different solutions can be produced for any given brief and these can differ widely in levels of creativity, practicality and budget. This book aims to present an overview ... more
"Tens of thousands of citizen journalists around the world are discovering and developing a wide variety of ways to get the news out about what is happening in their communities, states and nations. They are using all the latest tools of technology to write all kinds of news. With these new tools, t ... more

Die Fernsehreportage

Konstanz: UVK, 2nd ed. (2010), 357 pp.
"There are various risks at the local level. On one hand, Nepal lies on a seismically active zone and has a fragile geological structure and, on the other hand, proper policies, government access to rural and remote places, and public awareness and knowledge are lacking. There is an urgent need for ... more
"Drei Auflagen lang etablierte sich Lesetypographie als unverzichtbarer Leitfaden für Dozenten, Studierende und Praktikern. Die Anregungen, Regeln, Lektionen der Lesetypo basieren auf der Analyse von Spitzenleistungen der Buchgestaltung aus Jahrhunderten und haben zeitlose Gültigkeit. Aber natürl ... more

Sound for Film and Television

Burlington, MA: Focal Press, 3rd ed. (2010), xiii, 248 pp.

Producing Videos: A Complete Guide

Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin, 3d ed. (2010), xii, 560 pp.
"Producing Videos has been called the 'bible' of video making. A bestseller over many years, it offers a comprehensive and user friendly guide to all aspects of video production - from the first chapter on using a camera (if it doesn't go in easily, don't force it) to the chapter on distribution (no ... more
"Este libro aborda las transformaciones tecnológicas y comunicativas a partir de la triple acumulación de medios tradicionales, es decir, el escrito, el televisivo y el radial, como fenómenos emergentes no solo en Internet, sino también en la telefonía móvil, y las repercusiones de la aplicaci ... more

Bookmaking: Editing, Design, Production

New Delhi et al.: Viva Books, 3rd ed. (2010), 494 pp.
"The unchallenged bible of the publishing industry, Bookmaking is the introduction to editing, design, and production for newcomers, acclaimed as the premier text for students as well as a comprehensive reference for experienced hands. First issued in 1965 and revised in 1979, it has now been thorou ... more
"This unique how-to book provides simple explanations of complex technologies and provides examples of how journalists can incorporate them into their stories and reporting. The Handbook is composed of 12 chapters, each dedicated to a different tool in the digital journalist's toolbox. Chapters incl ... more

Lighting for Digital Video and Television

Burlington, MA; Oxford: Focal Press; Elsevier, 3rd ed. (2010), ix, 261 pp.
"Enhance the visual quality of your motion pictures and digital videos with a solid understanding of lighting fundamentals. This complete course in digital video lighting begins with how the human eye and the camera process light and color, progresses through the basics of equipment and setups, and ... more
"Timely, to-the-point, and tested, Journalism Next updates Mark Briggs′ popular online guide Journalism 2.0 and explains how to use the latest software, tools, and concepts, empowering journalists to harness technology and take control of their futures in journalism. Journalism Next is required re ... more
"This illustration-filled book offers a self-teaching course in making documentaries, beginning with important advice on how to recognize, define, and research a theme that will ultimately become a movie's subject. Lessons that follow describe the equipment that filmmakers must either own or rent fo ... more
"These guidelines are designed to help broadcasters adopt good practices that ensure sound coverage by the media, based on freedom of expression principles and respect of pluralism. The publication provides clear guidance to everlasting issues such as basic editorial principles, accuracy, impartiali ... more
"Este manual para "analfabetos técnicos" está dirigido al personal de radio no ingeniero que necesita comprender las bases tecnológicas de la producción y difusión radiofónica. El libro consta de cuatro capítulos: tecnología de sonido y transmisión; equipos de estudio; programas informátic ... more
"The dynamics of violent conflict - its instigation, development and resolution - are not very well understood by most journalists nor proficiently reported on, says the author of this document. Howard, a renowned conflict-sensitive reporting specialist, first briefly introduces the role of media in ... more
"Radio stations have performed ‘Outside (away from the studio) Broadcasts' for decades using various telecommunications and antenna technology. Many of these resources are expensive, require a high level of technical expertise, and access to special telecommunications services. New mobile broadcas ... more