The Video Activist Handbook [Paperback]

Thomas Harding (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001 | ISBN-10: 0745317707 | ISBN-13: 978-0745317700 | Edition: Second Edition

This second edition of the highly popular The 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 video as a political tool, this book is for you. • Covers the key topics in a step-by-step guide – from choosing and using the right equipment and planning when and where to shoot, to supplying to TV, making a campaign video and legal considerations • Combines clearly written and illustrated practical advice, backed up by a wealth of resources, with first-hand examples of successful video activism • Critically assesses the mainstream media agendas and offers a lively survey of the international video activist scene

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The global protest movement is growing because activists are learning to tell their own stories, to capture their triumphs on tape, and share them with others around the world. 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 of No Logo

 

 'Crucially, Harding covers not just the 'hows' and 'whats' of vid-activism, but also the vital 'why' question. Why do it? Because this is about democracy and empowerment. Vid-activism is about circumventing the hopeless conventionality, commercialism and conservatism of the mainstream media ... Buy it. Read it. Act on it. Your world will never be the same again.' --Charles Secrett, Director, Friends of the Earth

About the Author

Thomas Harding is the co-founder of Undercurrents, Britain’s first video news service. He is a leading voice in international video activism and has written for the Independent, Guardian, New Statesman and New Internationalist.Thomas Harding is a leading voice in international video activism and has worked with fellow activists and taught courses on the potential of the new electronic media in the hands of activists, protesters and concerned citizens worldwide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Pluto Press; Second Edition edition (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0745317707
• ISBN-13: 978-0745317700
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,598,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your world will never be the same again!, August 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Video Activist Handbook (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow = This is IT!!!, January 27, 2004

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Debora Cackler (Shepherdstown, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Video Activist Handbook (Paperback)

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!

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars what a great book!, August 30, 2001

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Charles McCormick (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Video Activist Handbook (Paperback)

this book was exactly what i've been looking for! i wish i had it when i started out as a video activist. you must buy this book if you are in anyway involved with campaigning!