On Video by Roy Armes (English) Paperback Book

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On Video explores video on two levels: first, it examines the relationship between technology and society; and second, it probes the connection between production methods and the communication of meaning.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Though video systems are now growing ever more accessible, and practical video work is undertaken at every level of education, this is the first book-length historical and theoretical study of the medium. On Video explores video on two levels: first, it examines the relationship between technology and society; and second, it probes the connection between production methods and the communication of meaning.

Author Biography

Roy Armes is Professor Emeritus of Film at Middlesex University in London. His recent books include Third World Film Making and the West, Arab and African Film Making. Dictionary of North African Film Makers, and Omar Gatlato.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part 1 Video in its Historical Context; Chapter 1 Early Sound and Image Reproduction; Chapter 2 The Broadcast Revolution; Chapter 3 The Impact of Sound and Video Tape; Part 2 Video in its Social Context; Chapter 4 Social Forms; Chapter 5 Systems of Production; Chapter 6 Modes of Address; Part 3 Video as Video; Chapter 7 Aesthetics of Video Sound; Chapter 8 Aesthetics of Video Image; Conclusion;

Review

`On Video is clearly destined to become a classic text for anyone involved in the production or study of video for years to come. This book will not only help eager students to write essays and pass exams, but will also aid the development of a distinctive video theory, and foster the use of video as a creative medium in its own right.' - THES

Details ISBN0415007186 Author Roy Armes Short Title ON VIDEO Language English ISBN-10 0415007186 ISBN-13 9780415007184 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 778.599 Year 1988 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence ENK Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415007184 UK Release Date 1988-05-05 AU Release Date 1988-05-05 NZ Release Date 1988-05-05 Pages 240 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Studies in Culture and Communication Publication Date 1988-05-05 Alternative 9781138175211 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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