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Electronic Media, Second Edition
Electronic Media, Second Edition by Norman Medoff and Barbara K. KayeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95 Electronic Media, Second Edition Then, Now, and Later 2 Norman Medoff Barbara K. Kaye select a series "I believe the strongest aspect of this [text] is its clarity. It is very easy to read, treats major points, and repeats concepts from chapter to chapter as appropriate. I believe that it would be very easy fo
Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition
Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition by August E. Grant and Jennifer H. MeadowsFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95 Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition 12 August E. Grant Jennifer H. Meadows select a series "Thorough and up-to-date, yet concise enough to allow students to quickly grasp the essential elements of a host of interrelated communications technologies." David Gunzerath, Department of
White Space is Not Your Enemy
White Space is Not Your Enemy by Kim Golombisky and Rebecca HagenFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95 White Space is Not Your Enemy A Beginner's Guide to Communicating Visually through Graphic, Web and Multimedia Design Kim Golombisky Rebecca Hagen select a series Designing a brochure or web site without an art background? Step away from the computer and read this breezy introduction to visual communicatio
Managing Electronic Media
Managing Electronic Media by Joan Van Tassel and Lisa Poe-HowfieldFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $59.95 Managing Electronic Media Making, Marketing, and Moving Digital Content Joan Van Tassel Lisa Poe-Howfield select a series Managing Electronic Media recognizes the changes in technology in the global marketplace and the impact these innovations have on media organizations and their integral business pract
Writing for Visual Media, Third Edition
Writing for Visual Media, Third Edition by Anthony FriedmannFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95Learn how to craft compelling scripts for visual media!
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing, Fifth Edition
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing, Fifth Edition by Frank Barnas and Ted WhiteFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing, Fifth Edition 5 Frank Barnas Ted White select a series Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing presents a solid foundation for any student learning how to become a broadcast journalistin today's world of convergent journalism. The broadcast indus
The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Fifth Edition
The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Fifth Edition by Robert L Hilliard and Michael C KeithFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95Bringing the history of broadcasting into the forefront!
Broadcast Announcing Worktext, Third Edition
Broadcast Announcing Worktext by Alan Stephenson, David Reese and Mary BeadleFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95 Broadcast Announcing Worktext, Third Edition A Media Performance Guide 3 Alan Stephenson David Reese Mary Beadle select a series "This book is conversational, accurate, not long-winded, professional, direct, and concise." --Professor Clayland H. Waite, Radford University The Broadcast Announcing Worktext
Audio Production Worktext, Sixth Edition
Audio Production Worktext by David Reese, Lynne Gross and Brian GrossFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Audio Production Worktext, Sixth Edition Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment 6 David Reese Lynne Gross Brian Gross select a series Providing insight into the impact media convergence has had on the radio industry, this new edition delivers an excellent introduction to the modern radio production studio, t
Introduction to Media Production, Fourth Edition
Introduction to Media Production by Gorham Kindem and Robert B. Musburger, PhDFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Long-standing book on media production brings media production into the digital age!
Producing for TV and New Media, Second Edition
Producing for TV and New Media, Second Edition by Cathrine KellisonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95This book instructs with clarity and insight, and gives real, practical, working knowledge from inside the world of TV and video production.
Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, Eleventh Edition
Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals by August E. Grant and Jennifer H. MeadowsFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95 Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, Eleventh Edition 11 August E. Grant Jennifer H. Meadows select a series "Thorough and up-to-date, yet concise enough to allow students to quickly grasp the essential elements of a host of interrelated communications technologies." David Gunzerath, Department of
Making Media, Second Edition
Making Media by Jan Roberts-BreslinFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $51.95 Making Media, Second Edition Foundations of Sound and Image Production 2 Jan Roberts-Breslin select a series "The author does an admirable job of combining all aspects of traditional and new media in each chapter. The accompanying CD-ROM offers visual and audio examples of production design and is itself a good
Online Newsgathering: Research and Reporting for Journalism
Online Newsgathering: Research and Reporting for Journalism by Stephen Quinn and Stephen LambleFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $43.95 Online Newsgathering: Research and Reporting for Journalism Stephen Quinn Stephen Lamble select a series Journalists used to rely on their notepad and pen. Today, professional journalists rely on the computer-and not just for the writing. Much, if not all, of a journalist's research happens on a computer.
Public Affairs Reporting Now
Public Affairs Reporting Now by George Michael KillenbergFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $38.95Reporting Today's Most Needed News!
Roll! Shooting TV News
Roll! Shooting TV News by Rich UnderwoodFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Roll! Shooting TV News Shooting TV News:Views from Behind the Lens Rich Underwood select a series "Rich Underwood's book is the first comprehensive study of a subject that has been shrouded in mystery for too long. I've always felt there's a real art to shooting news and documentary-style productions; finally
An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media by Robert B. Musburger, PhDFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $46.95 An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media Scriptwriting Essentials Across the Genres Robert B. Musburger, PhD "Wonderfully practical....just what every media writer needs." - Christopher H. Sterling, George Washington University "An invaluable student-centered approach to learning how to write fo
On Camera
On Camera by Nancy Reardon and Tom FlynnFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $37.95 On Camera How To Report, Anchor & Interview Nancy Reardon Tom Flynn select a series Want access to the best-kept secrets and tips for sounding and looking professional while presenting on-camera for television? This is your toolkit. Reardon's On Camera: How to Report Anchor and Interview teaches y
Sports Media, Second Edition
Sports Media, Second Edition by Bradley SchultzFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95 Sports Media, Second Edition Reporting, Producing, and Planning 2 Bradley Schultz A uniquely comprehensive text, Sports Media emphasizes the skills that you will need in order to be successful in the industry. With extensive coverage on reporting, anchoring, and production, this text offers thorough and ef
An Introduction to Video and Audio Measurement, Third Edition
An Introduction to Video and Audio Measurement, Third Edition by Peter HodgesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $56.95 An Introduction to Video and Audio Measurement, Third Edition 3 Peter Hodges select a series "Those involved in video recording, distribution, processing or replay will find this book an invaluable reference tool on all aspects of video signal measurement and diagnosis...Video is often seen as a black art - bes
Digital Media in the Classroom
Digital Media in the Classroom by Gigi CarlsonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $46.95 Digital Media in the Classroom Gigi Carlson Digital Media in the Classroom introduces K-12 teachers to the variety of media they can use to increase the learning potential of today's digital generation. They learn how they can use software, the Web, interactive games, desktop publishing, and digital accesso
Media Law for Producers, Fourth Edition
Media Law for Producers, Fourth Edition by Philip MillerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $50.95 Media Law for Producers, Fourth Edition 4 Philip Miller "You won't be qualified to practice that type of law after you read the book, of course, but you'll certainly have a better understanding of how it applies to you and your business." - EVENTDV "a must-have resource for anyone seriously involved in produci
Investigative Reporting
Investigative Reporting by DAVID SPARKFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95 Investigative Reporting A study in technique DAVID SPARK 'A sensible and well-researched handbook which breaks new ground and pretty well covers the waterfront.' David Leigh, British Journalism Review This important book defines what investigative reporting is and what qualities it requires. Drawing on the