The Video Activist Handbook 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'
This second edition of the highly popular Video Activist Handbook
written by a co-founder of Undercurrents,
includes numerous examples of contemporary video activism from around
the world. We cover the key topics in a step-by-step guide
Choosing and using the right equipment
Planning what, when and where to record
Supplying video images to TV networks
Making a campaign video
A history of radical film making
How to be a video activist
Legal considerations
Why aren't you reading it?
The video activist handbook combines clearly written and well illustrated
practical advice, backed up by a wealth of resources,
with first-hand examples of successful video activism. It also critically
assesses the mainstream media agendas
and offers a lively survey of the international video activist scene.
'This book is invaluable both to the novice and the experienced
user'
New
Internationalist
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