"This book is a real novelty: it is not – like many other publications – about radio production or radio management, but about the requirements for building of a radio station. The author has been involved in establishing many radio stations, both big and small ones, for 16 years, and he summari
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ses his knowledge in quite a clear and didactical fashion. He explains the pros and cons of different types of building and location and provides guidelines for calculating the space required for both technical and office areas. Then he gets more technical, discussing acoustic problems and providing practical methods of providing studio isolation. Detailed sections on electrical supplies and technical studio installations follow, and there is useful advice on studio layout as well as on the “central technical area”, i.e. the engine room of any modern radio station. Although aimed at engineers, this book is very accessible for non-technicians too and therefore helpful for anyone involved in the commissioning or building of radio studios." (CAMECO Update 1-2010)
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"This is a practical guide for writers, producers and others who use radio dramas as the vehicle to bring about behaviour change among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in the developing world. Divided into three parts, the first argues for the power of radio to initiate change and stresse
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s the need for careful planning of programmes; the second describes in detail the duties of the programme manager; while the third provides guidance and tips for script writers." (Publisher description)
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"This tutorial is intended to help non-engineers who want to learn something about the technicalities of radio and television. It should also be useful for engineers in training, or those in technical occupations who want an overview of areas outside their area of expertise. We explain the jargon of
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broadcasting and describe the underlying principles, standards, and equipment for broadcast facilities, in terms a layperson can understand. The third edition has been completely revised to reflect the increasing use of digital techniques in all aspects of television and radio broadcasting. It has been reorganized and some obsolete material removed, while also updating the basic information on traditional analog technologies. New chapters have been added to provide an overview of first principles and current standards in the broadcast industry. We concentrate on over-the-air broadcasting from U.S. radio and television stations, but also mention some of the other methods of program delivery to the home and outline some of the different standards and technologies used in other countries." (Preface)
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"This book offers readers a one-stop guide to debating on the radio, the benefits of using the format and the procedures necessary to conduct successful debates." (Publisher description)
"The Spot on Malaria guide focuses on malaria prevention and treatment messages and ways to tailor them to reach communities often missed by national malaria programmes. The guide shows how to adapt or localise materials from national malaria programmes and how to create original radio spots or adve
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rtisements to respond to local needs. It offers tools to help navigate the production process. The guide also encourages collaboration with colleagues and local experts. It suggests that gathering a team to provide advice and share some of the work will make the products stronger. The Spot on Malaria guide takes the reader through a 7-step process for planning, adapting or creating, testing and producing radio spots. It also offers tips on: securing adequate and appropriate airtime; deciding whether to use free or paid airtime; monitoring and evaluating spots. The Spot on guide also includes: resources about malaria, radio and communication - many available free on the web; planning, research and implementation tools, including a sample pretesting guide and screener; more than 15 sample scripts on various malaria topics, including treatment, insecticide-treated nets and intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women; a sample five-day agenda for conducting a Spot On training workshop; a glossary of malaria, radio, research and scriptwriting terms." (Communication Initiative)
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"Wallposter comics are inexpensively produced educational stories by local NGOs. These stories, which are pasted up on walls and similar places create a lot of interest in the communities. The wallposters are either silk screen printed or made by photocopying. This booklet is a guide in how to make
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wallposter comics."
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"This book is designed to provide practical guidelines to those in the field of entertainment-education drama who want to sharpen their skills. With separate sections for various users - programme managers, writers, producers, directors and actors - the book is a structured, step-by-step manual that
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provides answers to the problems they can face. The book focuses in detail on the 'design approach' for determining and articulating effective messages that are contained in the drama. It draws on methods that have been tried and tested worldwide. In addition to a number of actual scripts that have been converted into dramas, it also contains useful appendices that provide sample documents of various procedural requirements as suggested in the book. Esta de Fossard is Senior Communication Advisor and Professor at the Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs. She previously taught at the universities of Southern California, Ohio and George Mason. John Riber is a Independent Film-Maker and Director, Media for Development (East Africa), Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania." (Publisher website)
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"The short film is a unique narrative art form that, while lending itself to experimentation, requires tremendous discipline in following traditional filmic considerations. This book takes the student and novice screenwriter through the storytelling process- from conception, to visualization, to dra
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matization, to characterization and dialogue- and teaches them how to create a dramatic narrative that is at once short (approximately half an hour in length) and complete. Exercises, new examples of short screenplays, and an examination of various genres round out the discussion. New to the third edition: new screenplays, a chapter on rewriting your script, and a chapter on the future of short films." (Publisher description)
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"Medios para la Paz (MPP), con el apoyo técnico de la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) y el apoyo financiero de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID) realizó, en el 2004, ocho talleres para 250 periodistas sobre el cubrimiento informativo d
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e la problemática del desplazamiento forzado interno. Tema al que no se le presta la debida atención en los medios de comunicación y que no suele relacionarse con los procesos de negociación o la solución de los conflictos. Sin embargo, millones de colombianos han padecido las consecuencias concretas del conflicto con la pérdida de sus familiares, sus bienes y del derecho fundamental a permanecer en un sitio o a movilizarse libremente por el país. De los talleres surge el Manual para un Cubrimiento periodístico responsable del desplazamiento forzado interno que presentamos y que busca responder a las necesidades y vacíos profesionales expresados por los colegas participantes." (Presentación, página 7)
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"A practical introduction to journalism, and the broader context in which journalists operate, Newspaper Journalism covers the key elements and distinctive features that constitute good newspaper journalism. Engagingly written, the book is also a rich resource of real life examples, anecdotes, case
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studies and exercises. Susan Pape and Susan Featherstone have drawn on their considerable experience to provide a solid grounding in the principles and practice of newspaper journalism." (Publisher description)
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