Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and TV News

by Andrew Boyd (Author)

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  Paperback
  1988

  $3.25

  This is a a practical manual for reporters, students and newcomers to the world of electronic journalism. Drawing on the author's professional experience it provides practical step-by-step instruction in reporting and presentation skills laying the foundation of knowledge required by the journalist. It includes instruction on newswriting, newsreading, interviewing and programme-making and instruction is given in recording, the use of visuals and camera shots, tape and film editing, TV scriptwriting, news ethics and getting started in the career. Broadcast professionals from an international and wide-ranging background add their comments, tips and expertise. Fieldwork suggestions at the end of each section allow readers to try out many of the ideas themselves with minimum equipment and provide solid practical teaching plans for lecturers developing courses on the subject.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  This new edition of Broadcast Journalism is a major revision to the premier textbook in its field and a standard primer for broadcasting courses. It is an up-to-date practical manual for would-be reporters eager to enter the hectic arenas of radio and TV news. Broadcast Journalism offers a vivid insight into the world of electronic reporting, taking you behind the scenes at ITN and the BBC World Service, joining camera crews on a stakeout at the High Court, and capturing the atmosphere in the studios of the world's largest news organisation. All the essential skills are covered, with step-by-step instruction in reporting, recording and editing using the latest equipment. Coverage for radio and TV includes: newswriting; newsgathering; newsreading, interviewing; and, programme-making. The digital revolution is transforming the news, and this fifth edition explores the new opportunities emerging for journalists and online reporters using the Internet. Essential guidance is also given on how you can break into a career in journalism.