The Video Activist Handbook - Second Edition

by Thomas Harding

Book Overview

A practical guide to video activism and a political briefing for the burgeoning protest movement worldwide, this text is aimed at those frustrated by the political inertia of the media and political... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745317707
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Wow = This is IT!!!

This is the book we've been waiting for.Clear, easy to read, the only book on the market for non-profit video-makers. Buy it today!

Your world will never be the same again!

This is the first book on the market that tells you about how you can use video to bring about change in your community. The first edition received rave reviews (see below). The second edition is out September 2001. Buy it while stocks last! Here are some other people's reviews: 'This book is about media that doesn't just cover activism, it is activism, a crucial part of the process of reclaiming public space and communities.' -Naomi Klein, author "No Logo", 'The Video Activist Handbook' does exactly what it says on the label. Buy it. Read it. Act on it. Your world will never be the same again." - Charles Secrett, Director, Friends of the Earth. For a full copy of this review click here "Cover-to-cover with the kind of advice that budding video vigilantes should heed: everything from basic kit to broadcast....Thomas Harding has laid out his information in such an accessible, linear way that his book could almost function as a blueprint for any form of activism." -Extract from foreword by Anita Roddick (Body Shop). For a full copy of extract click here "You must read this book if you are in any way involved in campaigning" Robby Kellman Greenpeace "A masterpiece of empowerment. Accessible, friendly, and well-informed. No environmental or social justice campaign group should be without this book... Buy this book. It's inspiring" - Peace News. This second edition of the highly popular Video Activist Handbook includes numerous examples of contemporary video activism from around the world. The first book to provide the basic skills and know-how required for beginning video activism, it also offers a wealth of ideas on video strategies to those with some prior experience. Whether you are involved in campaigning, non violent direct action or simply want to know how to make use of a video as a political tool, this book is for you. Chapters include: A history of video activism Dealing with TV newsdesks Making a campaign video Putting video on the Web Editing a campaign video Organising a video screening Training activists how to use video Getting quality audio and video images The book also includes over a hundred case studies of video activism around the world as well as inspirational photos of video activists in action.