Video for Change

Download or read book Video for Change written by Sam Gregory and published by Pluto Press (UK). This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filmmaking-at its best-has the capacity to transform the way people think, and create real social change. This book shows how activists and human rights campaigners can harness the power of images and stories for their own purposes-it's a step-by-step guide to the handicam revolution. Written by leading video activists, and staff of the world-renowned human rights organization WITNESS, this practical handbook will appeal to experienced campaigners as well as aspiring video advocates. This is the only book to cover everything from technical guidance to strategic and ethical issues, making it indispensable for both amateur and professional filmmakers. Book jacket.