"Used in a participatory way, video can be a powerful tool, which allows clients to examine the world around them, gain awareness of their situation and become more actively involved in decisions which affect their lives. Based on an innovative approach researched over twelve years, the book sets ou
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t a complete programme for workers in a range of social work, community, education and health settings. It features over 60 exercises, explaining clearly the procedure to follow, the time needed and the value of each activity. It includes practical advice on: workshop planning; video equipment and how to use it; teaching technical skills to group members; running long-term projects. Participatory Video is a practical handbook for a wide range of professionals, including social workers, teachers, extension workers, therapists, community artists and video trainers." (Publisher description)
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"Four years after its inception, Worldview International Foundation can look back on considerable achievements in the field of video training and production. Close to 150 video productions, more than 50 people trained in the use of video, 16 mm films that have reached an audience of several millions
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, assistance to media centres in a number of countries, international seminars, workshops and consultations - all under the leadership of the organisation's founder and Secretary General, Arne Fjørtoft. But the considerable and rapid growth of the organisation has also brought with it several problems that must be solved if Worldview International Foundation (WIF) shall be able to fullfill its idealistic and ambitious objectives." (Conclusions, page 7)
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"El libro esta subdividido en dos partes: primero presenta un panorama general de la situación y los actores del video en Colombia. La segunda parte presenta una colección de textos relacionados con el surgimiento del Movimiento Latinoamericano de Video, el cual nació en un encuentro de videastas
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en Santiago de Chile en el año 1988." (commbox)
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"This book explores the variety of initiatives that have emerged the world over in the past decade, the challenges they face in making their voices heard, as well as the internal debates and problems that must be resolved in order to move towards a true democratization of video and television." (Med
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ia Asia 22:1, 1995, page 60)
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