Media

The concept of “un-Americanism,” so vital to the HUAC crusade of the 1940s and 1950s, was resoundingly revived in the emotional rhetoric that followed the September 11th terrorist attacks. Today’s political and cultural climate makes it more crucial than ever to come to terms with the consequences of this earlier period of repression and with the contested claims of Americanism that it generated. “Un-American” Hollywood reopens the intense critical debate on the blacklist era and on the aesthetic and political work of the Hollywood Left. In a series of fresh case studies focusing on contexts of production and reception, the contributors offer exciting and original perspectives on the role of progressive politics within a capitalist media industry. Original essays scrutinize the work of individual practitioners, such as Robert Rossen, Joseph Losey, Jules Dassin, and Edward Dmytryk, and examine key films, including The Robe, Christ in Concrete, The House I Live In, The Lawless, The Naked City, The Prowler, Body and Soul, and FTA. more...

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The Indian media is witnessing an explosive situation with newspaper and magazine. circulations increasing in great numbers and television news channels—in. both English and regional languages—going up by the day. Internet news portals,. too, are recording a good number of hits. Journalism, then, holds tremendous promise for both seasoned and budding journalists. However, behind every promise, there lurk dangers and temptations, which must. be scrupulously avoided if the basic values of the profession are to be safeguarded. Otherwise, the relentless spotlight of criticism will turn on journalism and. its practitioners. 21st Century Journalism in India is a path-breaking book that looks at the. practices and theories of journalism in the 21st century. This collection of. writings by practising journalists is perhaps unique in that they have turned. the spotlight on their own profession. The volume is thematically divided into four sections:. - REPRESENTING THE UNREPRESENTED deals with media representation (or lack of. it) of largely ignored sections of society, such as homosexuals, Dalits and. other minorities or weaker groups. - THE PLURALITY OF PRACTICE studies the coverage of vital areas such as economics,. legal issues, science, arts and culture, and humour. - MEDIA IN PERSPECTIVE looks at different kinds of journalistic practices, including. photojournalism. - FUTURE TRENDS discusses newer forms of journalism, like blogging and citizen. journalism. more...

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The bestselling author of Bringing Down the House pens the incredible true story of the accidental creation of Facebook, and the even more amazing tale of what followed. Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg were Harvard undergraduates and best friends-outsiders at a school filled with polished prep-school grads and longtime legacies. more...

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Offering in-depth explanations guaranteed to make the knowledge stick (and in an easygoing, personable style that makes you feel like he's standing right by your side), filmmaker and Premiere Pro whiz Jacob Rosenberg focuses on the concepts, features, and techniques that are key to mastering Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. Jacob goes beyond rote explanation to give you a real-world perspective on HD and DV editing, sharing his hard-won tips and expertise along the way. If you're a novice user, you'll get the grounding you need to begin capturing, editing, and outputting digital video. And if you're a veteran, you can go straight to the comprehensive coverage of all that's new in this version: MultiCam support, native HDV editing, menu based DVD authoring from the timeline, native SD and HD support, and an automated review and approval system that lets you email video embedded in a PDF file for client review. The book's companion DVD includes project files and sample footage from Jacob's latest project (DV, SD, HDV & HD) so you can follow along with the book's step-by-step tutorials. Packed with practical tips and technical know-how, this book is the essential resource for getting the most out of editing with Premiere Pro. more...

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There is much controversy about the dangers of a free media when it comes to children and adolescents. Many believe that this constitutional right should be amended, altered, or revoked entirely to prevent the young from being negatively influenced. Graphic violence, sexual content, and the depiction of cigarette smoking have all come under fire as being unacceptable in media that is geared toward adolescents, from television and movies to magazines and advertising. Yet not much has been written about the developmental science behind these ideas, and what effects a free media really has on adolescents. This book presents a synthesis of all current knowledge about the developmental effects of a free media on adolescents. Levesque first presents a full analysis of research studies into the media's effects on adolescents in four key areas: sexuality, violence, smoking, and body image. All findings are assessed within the context of normal adolescent development. Levesque then discusses how this knowledge can be used to inform current standards for the regulation of free speech with regard to adolescents. Both legal restrictions and less formal regulatory bodies (schools, parent groups, etc.) are reviewed to present a full picture of the ways in which a free media is constrained to protect adolescent's development. more...

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