The Video Activist Handbook (Undercurrents) (Book) BOOK, 2001

'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 ... more >

'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. 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 Handbook written by a founder of the award winning alternative news service Undercurrents, includes numerous examples of contemporary video activism from around the world. It 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. It 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. < less