Visual Journalism A Guide for New Media Professionals

by Harris, Christopher R.; Lester, Paul Martin

• ISBN13: 9780205322596
• ISBN10: 020532259X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-18
• Publisher: Pearson

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xvii
Introduction: Digital Convergence and the Age of the Visual Journalist	p. 1
A New Role for Journalism--The Visual Journalist	p. 3
Ideas for Further Study	p. 5
Visual Perspectives: Revisiting the Death of Photojournalism	p. 6
Using Visuals
Visual Journalism: Past, Present, and Future	p. 11
Visual Journalism: 30,000 B.C.E.-0	p. 11
Visual Journalism: 1-1,000 C.E.	p. 13
Visual Journalism: 1001-1500	p. 14
Visual Journalism: 1501-1800	p. 14
Visual Journalism: 1801-1850	p. 16
Visual Journalism: 1851-1900	p. 17
Visual Journalism: 1901-1950	p. 18
Visual Journalism: 1951-1983	p. 19
Visual Journalism: 1984 and Beyond	p. 21
Conclusion	p. 22
Ideas for Further Study	p. 22
Visual Perspectives: Virtual Photojournalism--A Fictional Look at a Possible Future	p. 23
A Visual Literacy Primer	p. 27
Light	p. 28
Eyes and Brain	p. 29
The Visual Cues: Color, Form, Depth, and Movement	p. 30
Theories of Visual Literacy	p. 35
Conclusion	p. 40
Ideas for Further Study	p. 40
Visual Perspectives: Digital Images and the "New" Visual Literacy	p. 42
An Ethical Approach	p. 45
Study the Six Philosophies	p. 45
The Five Chief Ethical Concerns	p. 50
Ethics and the Future of Visual Reporting	p. 56
Conclusion	p. 57
Ideas for Further Study	p. 57
Visual Perspectives: Ethics Matter: From Great Tragedy, Humanity Is Found	p. 58
Using Photography
Technical Considerations	p. 63
Preproduction	p. 64
Equipment	p. 65
Supplies	p. 72
Miscellaneous Equipment	p. 75
Equipment and Camera Bags	p. 77
Travel Logistics	p. 78
After the Assignment	p. 80
Conclusion	p. 82
Ideas for Further Study	p. 82
Visual Perspectives: A Life in Photojournalism	p. 83
Color Plates 1-10
Documentary Assignments	p. 87
Photographic Credibility	p. 90
Photojournalism Ethics	p. 91
Computer Manipulation of Pictures	p. 92
Documentary Styles	p. 94
Conclusion	p. 105
Ideas for Further Study	p. 105
Visual Perspectives: An Olympic Moment	p. 106
Manipulated Assignments	p. 109
Subject Manipulation	p. 109
Scene Manipulation	p. 111
Illustration	p. 112
Color Plates 11-21
Lighting	p. 121
Number of Lights	p. 125
Lighting Setups	p. 126
Conclusion	p. 129
Ideas for Further Study	p. 130
Visual Perspectives: How Has Digital Photography Affected Me as a Photo Illustrator?	p. 131
Using Words
Reporting	p. 135
Finding Stories	p. 136
Other Stories	p. 137
Finding Ideas	p. 138
How Do You Keep Those Story Ideas Coming?	p. 139
Get a Life	p. 139
Interviewing	p. 140
Working in a Newsroom	p. 145
Conclusion	p. 146
Ideas for Further Study	p. 147
Visual Perspectives: The Saga of a Great Headline: The Genesis of "Harvard Beats Yale, 29-29"	p. 148
Writing	p. 151
Finding Words for Things	p. 152
Context	p. 154
Unpacking Words	p. 154
Sequence	p. 155
Not "To Be"	p. 156
Writing the Story	p. 157
Conclusion	p. 158
Ideas for Further Study	p. 158
Visual Perspectives: Visual Journalism and the Connection with World Reporters	p. 159
Using Design
Typography	p. 165
Seeing Typography	p. 166
Using Typography	p. 169
Creative Typography	p. 173
Conclusion	p. 175
Ideas for Further Study	p. 176
Visual Perspectives: The Current Tendency for Weak Typography in the Web and Interactive Design Arena	p. 177
Graphic Design	p. 179
The Process of Design	p. 182
Reaching the Audience	p. 184
The Elements of Design	p. 185
Principles of Design	p. 190
The Attributes of Visual Media	p. 193
Graphic Design in Practice	p. 196
Conclusion	p. 203
Ideas for Further Study	p. 203
Visual Perspectives: Design Goals	p. 204
Informational Graphics	p. 205
Historical Roots	p. 206
Types of Informational Graphics	p. 210
Informational Graphics in Practice	p. 216
Creating an Infographic	p. 216
Ethical Considerations with Informational Graphics	p. 217
Conclusion	p. 218
Ideas for Further Study	p. 218
Visual Perspectives: Designing the Infograph	p. 220
Using Motion
Visual Motion	p. 225
History of Visual Motion	p. 226
Development of Video and Television	p. 228
Visual Motion and Meaning	p. 231
Cameras	p. 233
The Camera Lens	p. 235
Lighting	p. 236
Switchers	p. 237
Editors	p. 238
Conclusion	p. 240
Ideas for Further Study	p. 241
Visual Perspectives: Fake Videotape	p. 242
Audio and Motion	p. 243
Sound and Meaning	p. 244
History of Sound with Picture	p. 245
Magnetic Recording	p. 246
Synchronization	p. 246
Microphones	p. 248
Mixers and Consoles	p. 251
Multichannel Sound Tracks	p. 253
Recording Technology	p. 254
Post-Production	p. 258
Conclusion	p. 259
Ideas for Further Study	p. 259
Visual Perspectives: Sound Advice: Creating Great Audio--On a Budget	p. 260
Interactive Multimedia	p. 265
Project Creation and Development	p. 266
Tools for Multimedia	p. 267
Interactive Multimedia Programs	p. 271
Surround Video	p. 274
Digital Photogrammetry	p. 275
VRML	p. 276
Conclusion	p. 277
Ideas for Further Study	p. 277
Visual Perspectives: Interactive Multimedia Turn Readers, Viewers, and Users into Learners	p. 278
Using Computers
Internet Research	p. 283
A Brief History of the Internet	p. 284
Role of Search Engines	p. 286
Why Use the Internet as a Research Tool?	p. 287
Cultural Differences in Approaches to Searching	p. 288
Dissolving Geographic and Political Boundaries	p. 289
Searching the Internet	p. 290
Conclusion	p. 293
Ideas for Further Study	p. 294
Visual Perspectives: Notes about Metasearchers	p. 295
Computer Applications	p. 299
Some Computer Basics	p. 300
BMP (Bitmap)	p. 303
Vector Images	p. 306
The Digital Darkroom	p. 306
Outputting Work	p. 309
Conclusion	p. 313
Ideas for Further Study	p. 313
Visual Perspectives: A Brief History of the Computer	p. 314
Conclusion: Visual Journalism Awaits You	p. 321
Visual Perspectives: The Web and Visual Journalism	p. 324
Bibliography	p. 327
Index	p. 335
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