The Federal Communication Commission & the Rules of Broadcasting

This is an introduction to the legal aspects of BROADCASTING. The topics include:

The Local Public Inspection File and numerous additional topics. Production date 2008

57 mins. | IVFCCRBD $42.95 DVD

How a Television Station Works

This exciting video takes the student on a tour of a typical television station in America today. Walk through the various departments in a station, including: programming, studio production, remote operations, news, promotional department, advertising, and sales departments. So much that happens in a television station is never seen by most viewers. Yet, it takes all of these people working together to make a successful television station. Production date 1989

24 mins. | IVMC05D $42.95 DVD

24 mins. | IVMC05V $39.95 VHS

The Technique of Television Commercials

This program explores the fourteen different categories of the television commercial. After a brief introduction and definition of each technique the student is shown an example of how they were used in television commercials. Production date 1989

23 mins. | IVMC04D $42.95 DVD

23 mins. | IVMC04V $39.95 VHS

The Making of a Live Television Show

This exciting and fast moving program takes you behind the scenes of a live, local television show. Follow the host from dressing room to the set. See the many people it takes to produce a live program including producer, director, camera people, floor director, video technicians, and talent. This program received an Emmy Award in the documentary category. Production date 1989

22 mins. | IVMC02D $42.95 DVD

22 mins. | IVMC02V $39.95 VHS

The Making of Television News

Part one: This half hour DVD looks at the process of making television news. It takes the viewer into a typical media market newsroom. It shows the process of news gathering, reporting, editing and final on-air presentation. It talks of news decision makers: news directors, assignment editors, the field reporters and producers.

The program is a step-by-step process of television news. It presents the terminology to the viewer and discusses the rationale for TV news. It explains that television news is a business and examines whether television news is information or entertainment.

Part two: This program opens by showing the process that the reporter uses in editing a story for air on the six o'clock newscast. Television graphics are used to explain the videotape editing process, including the control track, the insert and assembly modes. After this, we see how the show is ordered for the newscast. We see the interaction of the reporter, the producer, and the news director. This takes the viewer up to the newscast. You also see what is going on behind the scenes as the newscast is assembled live. The student also sees the completed story that the reporter worked on. Production date 1996

29 mins. | IVMC01D $42.95 DVD

29 mins. | IVMC01V $39.95 VHS

Broadcast News: How it Works

This is an excellent introduction into the world of broadcast journalism. The tape defines news and examines the basic elements of news, namely its timeliness, proximity, significance, conflict, prominence, and human interest. It also examines how the media work in presenting the news and shows the many people who work to produce a daily news program. This DVD would make an excellent study for journalism and broadcasting classes. It also discusses the new technologies in gathering news today, including satellites, microwaves and helicopters. Production date 1989

26 mins. | IVMC07D $42.95 DVD

26 mins. | IVMC07V $39.95 VHS

Careers in Broadcast News

This very fast paced program explores the development of radio and television news in America. It also takes a close look at the news profession. What is the future market for the broadcast journalist? What kind of education is necessary? How can students get started in the profession? Learn what the pros say as you explore the inner workings of broadcast news department in radio and television. This video also looks at the many jobs ,in broadcast news, including producer, new director, videographer, editor, field producer and anchor persons. It also explores the role of women and minorities in broadcast news. This is program is based on Dr. Vernon Stone's publication, which was underwritten by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA). Production date 1989

44 mins. | IVMC08D $42.95 DVD

44 mins. | IVMC08V $39.95 VHS

Newsroom Decision Makers:
The Producer

Take a close look at a number of television news producers from small, medium and large markets as they explain their job. The news producer puts together the news program. He or she does the line-up, determines the look and feel of a show and knows how to pace a program for interest and dramatic effect. Numerous producers discuss their jobs in the newsroom and how they manage people. Production date 1991

40 mins. | IVMC40D $42.95 DVD

40 mins. |IVMC40V $39.95 VHS

Newsroom Decision Makers:
The Assignment Editor

The assignment editor in a typical newsroom is like an on-air traffic coniroller in a major airport. The assignment editor sends out news crews, keeps a close eye on what is happening in his or her market and is constantly making important news decisions. Assignment editors from various size markets explain their everyday duties as well as their philosophy of news. Production date 1991

40 mins. | IVMC41D $42.95 DVD

40 mins. | IVMC41V $39.95 VHS

Newsroom Decision Makers:
The News Director

Some of the more important duties of the News Director are to set up departmental budgets, hire and fire news personnel, work on law suits filed against the station and work with management of a station to keep up its image in the community. Share the views of a number of different news directors from various size markets in the U.S. Share their different styles and their differing news philosophies. Production date 1991

30 mins. | IVMC42D $42.95 DVD

30 mins. | IVMC42V $39.95 VHS

How a Radio Station Works

This video takes you behind the scenes of a number of different radio stations, including Adult Contemporary, All News, a Rock Station, and an Easy Listening format. Deejays and announcers explain their roles and functions; program directors discuss how they choose what kind of music to play and advertising executives explain the business of radio. This documentary, which was shot at many radio stations, shows what it takes to produce live radio each and everyday. This program also looks at the role of the news department in the station. Follow all the action in a contemporary station. Production date 1989

26 mins. | IVMC03D $42.95 DVD

26 mins. | IVMC03V $39.95 VHS

The Legal Considerations of Broadcast News

This video takes a close look at many of the legal considerations that broadcast stations must follow when covering the news. This program looks at libel, privacy, freedom of information, equal time provision for political candidates (section 315), the Fairness Doctrine, and obscenity or nudity on television. This program is a must for broadcast journalism students and for journalism classes. It defines the legal terms and takes a look at some important cases which defined the law as it stands today. Production date 1989

23 mins. | IVMC09D $42.95 DVD

23 mins. | IVMC09V $39.95 VHS

Some Ethical Considerations in Journalism

This program takes a close look at some of the ethical considerations that a journalist should follow when writing and reporting a story. Should the reporter accept perks? How can a reporter keep free of bias? The program looks at what the Radio and Television News Directors Association and the Society of Professional Journalists recommend to their members considering journalism ethics. Production date 1991

23 mins. | IVMC18D $42.95 DVD

23 mins. | IVMC18V $39.95 VHS

Cable Television: How It Works

This is a short introduction to the cable industry in America. It will show you why and how cable television was started; it will look at the Head End, Distribution System, the House Drop and will explore some of the major cable operations. From a community antenna project serving only remote areas in the 1940's to the country's largest private construction program passing nearly one hundred million homes today, cable television is a powerful media source in America. Production date 1998

This video will discuss basic cable television technology; it also discusses.

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY

REGIONAL HUBS

DIGITAL COMRESSION

INTERACTIVE TELEVISION

CABLE PROGRAMING and SERVICES

THE SOCIAL APPLICATIONS OF CABLE TECHNOLOGY

Excellent for use in Broadcast Courses, Introduction to Mass Communications and New Technologies courses.

30 mins. | IVCATC98D $42.95 DVD

30 mins. | IVCATC98V $39.95 VHS

How Television Ratings Work

Television programming including news, sports and entertainment is driven by RATINGS. In this video the student will see how the ratings are determined by using randomly selected households across America. The program shows how sampling takes place and how homes are selected to participate. Using people meters, see how rating companies know who is watching a particular program. Ratings drive the radio and television industry. This video will help clear up the confusion on what those television ratings really mean. Production date 1998

20 mins. | IVWTVR97D $42.95 DVD

20 mins. | IVWTVR97V $39.95 VHS

Shooting Video News

This instructional DVD is designed for beginners who are seeking careers in television news. It approaches videography, video editing and writing from a basic point of view. It is designed for those who are just starting to learn the techniques involved in the collection and presentation of news for television. This is an excellent beginning video for broadcast journalism classes, broadcast writing and editing classes, high school television stations; cable access channels or as a training resource for TV news departments.Production date 1998

20 mins. | IVSVN97D $42.95 DVD

20 mins. | IVSVN97V $39.95 VHS

Television Feature Stories

This is an excellent video made up of twenty-four television feature stories. This program also includes scripts for six of the stories so that the instructor can duplicate or use as an overhead in class. This is an excellent tool to analyze how a typical news story is constructed. Some of the story ideas include: Singles Survey,Flight Seeing, Appliance Disposal, Hurricane Timber Salvage, Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, The Alarming Rise of Malignant Melanoma and 18 others. Includes scripts for six stories. Production date 2005

58 mins. | IVTFS02D $42.95 DVD

58 mins. | IVTFS02V $39.95 VHS