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Visual Journalism A Guide for New Media Professionals

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ISBN-10: 020532259X

ISBN-13: 9780205322596

Edition: 2002

Authors: Christopher R. Harris, Paul Martin Lester

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B" Discusses important topics in the growing visual communication field. It is the first book to combine all of the information necessary to start anyone on a successful visual communication career. This book examines the historical context of visual journalism while providing insights into modern-day applications of media processes critical to the new media professional. It consolidates information from various sectors of graphics arts, and provides practical insight into the changing world of visual communications. Coverage of visual literacy, ethical considerations, reporting, writing, typography and graphic design is provided. The reader also receives important information on internet…    
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Book details

List price: $166.65
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/18/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 6.90" wide x 9.10" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

Preface
Introduction: Digital Convergence and the Age of the Visual Journalist
A New Role for Journalism--The Visual Journalist
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Revisiting the Death of Photojournalism
Using Visuals
Visual Journalism: Past, Present, and Future
Visual Journalism: 30,000 B.C.E.-0
Visual Journalism: 1-1,000 C.E.
Visual Journalism: 1001-1500
Visual Journalism: 1501-1800
Visual Journalism: 1801-1850
Visual Journalism: 1851-1900
Visual Journalism: 1901-1950
Visual Journalism: 1951-1983
Visual Journalism: 1984 and Beyond
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Virtual Photojournalism--A Fictional Look at a Possible Future
A Visual Literacy Primer
Light
Eyes and Brain
The Visual Cues: Color, Form, Depth, and Movement
Theories of Visual Literacy
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Digital Images and the "New" Visual Literacy
An Ethical Approach
Study the Six Philosophies
The Five Chief Ethical Concerns
Ethics and the Future of Visual Reporting
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Ethics Matter: From Great Tragedy, Humanity Is Found
Using Photography
Technical Considerations
Preproduction
Equipment
Supplies
Miscellaneous Equipment
Equipment and Camera Bags
Travel Logistics
After the Assignment
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: A Life in Photojournalism
Color Plates 1-10
Documentary Assignments
Photographic Credibility
Photojournalism Ethics
Computer Manipulation of Pictures
Documentary Styles
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: An Olympic Moment
Manipulated Assignments
Subject Manipulation
Scene Manipulation
Illustration
Color Plates 11-21
Lighting
Number of Lights
Lighting Setups
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: How Has Digital Photography Affected Me as a Photo Illustrator?
Using Words
Reporting
Finding Stories
Other Stories
Finding Ideas
How Do You Keep Those Story Ideas Coming?
Get a Life
Interviewing
Working in a Newsroom
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: The Saga of a Great Headline: The Genesis of "Harvard Beats Yale, 29-29"
Writing
Finding Words for Things
Context
Unpacking Words
Sequence
Not "To Be"
Writing the Story
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Visual Journalism and the Connection with World Reporters
Using Design
Typography
Seeing Typography
Using Typography
Creative Typography
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: The Current Tendency for Weak Typography in the Web and Interactive Design Arena
Graphic Design
The Process of Design
Reaching the Audience
The Elements of Design
Principles of Design
The Attributes of Visual Media
Graphic Design in Practice
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Design Goals
Informational Graphics
Historical Roots
Types of Informational Graphics
Informational Graphics in Practice
Creating an Infographic
Ethical Considerations with Informational Graphics
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Designing the Infograph
Using Motion
Visual Motion
History of Visual Motion
Development of Video and Television
Visual Motion and Meaning
Cameras
The Camera Lens
Lighting
Switchers
Editors
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Fake Videotape
Audio and Motion
Sound and Meaning
History of Sound with Picture
Magnetic Recording
Synchronization
Microphones
Mixers and Consoles
Multichannel Sound Tracks
Recording Technology
Post-Production
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Sound Advice: Creating Great Audio--On a Budget
Interactive Multimedia
Project Creation and Development
Tools for Multimedia
Interactive Multimedia Programs
Surround Video
Digital Photogrammetry
VRML
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Interactive Multimedia Turn Readers, Viewers, and Users into Learners
Using Computers
Internet Research
A Brief History of the Internet
Role of Search Engines
Why Use the Internet as a Research Tool?
Cultural Differences in Approaches to Searching
Dissolving Geographic and Political Boundaries
Searching the Internet
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: Notes about Metasearchers
Computer Applications
Some Computer Basics
BMP (Bitmap)
Vector Images
The Digital Darkroom
Outputting Work
Conclusion
Ideas for Further Study
Visual Perspectives: A Brief History of the Computer
Conclusion: Visual Journalism Awaits You
Visual Perspectives: The Web and Visual Journalism
Bibliography
Index