Visual journalism : a guide for new media professionals

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Title:

Visual journalism : a guide for new media professionals

Author:

Harris, Christopher R., 1945-

ISBN:

9780205322596

Personal Author:

Harris, Christopher R., 1945-

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xxiv, 342 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm

Contents:

Introduction: Digital Convergence and the Age of the Visual Journalist -- Using Visuals. Visual Journalism: Past, Present, and Future / A Visual Literacy Primer / An Ethical Approach / Using Photography. Technical Considerations / Documentary Assignments / Manipulated Assignments / Using Words. Reporting / Writing / Using Design. Typography / Graphic Design / Information Graphics / Using Motion.

Subject Term:

Journalism -- Data processing.

Reporters and reporting.

Photojournalism.

Newspaper layout and typography.

Added Author:

Lester, Paul Martin.

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Summary

Discusses important topics in the growing visual communication field. It is the first book to combine all of the information necessary to start anyone on a successful visual communication career. This book examines the historical context of visual journalism while providing insights into modern-day applications of media processes critical to the new media professional. It consolidates information from various sectors of graphics arts, and provides practical insight into the changing world of visual communications. Coverage of visual literacy, ethical considerations, reporting, writing, typography and graphic design is provided. The reader also receives important information on internet research, and is of value to anyone asked to create and use visual messages - including graphics, photography, Web design, typography, audio, and video. Anyone currently working in, or interested in building a career Visual Journalism, Visual Reporting, Photojournalism, Web Design, Multimedia, and Graphics & Design.