Television and common knowledge: Reviewed

 

Book Review of Television and common knowledge:

-Anandi Darpel

Lots investigated and done in context of television domain of media, analysis of some books will be useful to those seeking for content. Common knowledge in terms of television would be given more emphasis in this book and many others. Television being a medium that’s majorly consumed and its effect largely felt, its role and importance in the media would be largely felt.

Josten Gripsruo presents Television and Common Knowledge, that comprises of vast range of aspects and dimensions from broadcast news to credibility including reception to French television cases. As student with proficiency in media, compelling factor to read this book will be its being connected with social importance of television and other genres that are widely seen by viewers.

It tries to reach the audience and viewers through technology as an option and communicates content while conveying a message through the television. Apart from the common aspects that are related to television, this book explains majorly on theory and concepts related to genres, mediated knowledge, imaginary spaces with other concepts. Content in this book will deal in detail with depiction of public discourses theory and other facets related with it. Global television and its emergence with the evolving trends in context of foreign broadcasting are focused.

Nexus and association between journalism within broadcast and print mediums in terms of television are given more emphasis here. BBC case study helps in elaborating more and proper interpretation for the readers. ‘Knowledge’ that’s the crucial term here…that’s imparted through television and viewers reception with effects of knowledge through medium or means of broadcast are stated too.   

Emphasis on documentaries and other significant interpretations that are thought provoking for the reader would be an interesting read. Trends in terms of documentaries and foreign cases studies make this book credible reading. Researchers and professors from foreign university contribute for this book or resource of information, thus making this informative read.

In terms of content, language it’s not that tough that readers won’t comprehend. Still, it’s reliable. Unique parameter of this book would be that it elaborates more on varied domains of television that are least read in other books. This book addresses the most crucial question whether the television would be successful in democracy involvement in terms of political, social processes.

Lacking dimensions and criticism for this book won’t be much except for the fact that its systematic or organised sections will assist the readers for creating better perception in what was read. Television being the most consumed by the audience, content and knowledge aspects are mostly given emphasis. Television being a medium that helps viewers attains perception of the world. It helps democracy to develop through involvement of citizenry. This conveys the utility of the book.

Genres of tv programme formats was an interesting read for me compared to other sections. Concept of public sphere that’s given more emphasis with awakening that tv disseminates is given importance. These would be the features of this book.

After going through the book, television concepts come back in mind and its value was felt again. Readers would have the same reaction to this book. Book makes a mention of eminent theorists in terms of television and excerpts from publications.

Readers would love reading on TV news as that has large viewership and its interpretation will surely help. Diverse topics in terms of this domain and contributions of televisions for betterment of community are included. Theories and real cases in terms of effects on audience and masses would be found.   

Overall, my rating for this book would be compelling read or the best in terms of ‘knowledge’ domain of television. Comparing this one with previous criticism would be unjust but still both being from different domains in television, they are best and provide credible info in their respective areas or domains. 

Criticism in context of television: Reviewed

Television Criticism-by Victoria O’Donnell

-Anandi Darpel.

Television criticism: interpreted
(The content here is original)

Television is the gift of 20th century to humanity and mankind. Television has been considered as a crucial and important area in media. This aspect can be devoted from the fact that many news channels are commonly displayed and portrayed in television. The broadcasting policy, technical aspects are aspects to be analysed while being in media. This domain of area in to media needs concern and that’s the reason and purpose of this book review that will help the readers to decide whether its credible reading it or not.

This review will offer an overview to the reader and make him or her lead to the decision of using it or not.

This can be thought after reviewing the book on Television Criticism. Victoria O’Donnell brings and reveals her expertise in terms of television criticism.  She has contributed lots with her journals, articles and publications. Her publication makes a mention of her achievements and recognitions. As she herself can be proficient in these aspects, book that reflects her own quality of work will be worth read. Importance of this book must be known from the fact that it provides an extensive description on domains related to criticism of television. Major sections as mentioned within the book are genres, television business, narratives, style and other streams.

• Certain areas that need more emphasis will be -The arena of television has several aspects. Television production needs regulation and control. Television that includes cinema of various kinds would entertain the audience in various means and sources. Thus television as a source of entertainment can be well defined.
• Not only as an entertainment factor but also as a means of educating the masses television is at its best. It tries to reach the audience and viewers through technology as an option and communicates content while conveying a message through the television.
• History of television needs a mention too that may indicate and connote as too the advancement in technology that leads to an improvised media product. Trends in terms of the television scenario can be included.

This book provides features and aspects that assist the students, professionals, teachers with vast scenario of knowledge in terms of criticising television. This source for sure supplies users with certain guidelines that aid students and professionals practically. That trains and organises students mind towards criticising some sort of television production.

Synopsis of this WILL BE Television Criticism by Victoria O’Donnell presents the publication that will make the student and professional ready for perfect criticism over production work.  A good critique looks of great importance, for favourable position within the media industry. This can be sorted after an analysis and evaluation of this source of information.

This source of information offers images that help readers to well understand and interpret the concepts of television. Content here looks elaborated and much more that readers can gain from this.  Format of this source supplies proper presentation to the readers and does not lead to any confusion. Cover page of the book looks attractive and the reason behind the selection of this book will be that it provides extensive info and data pertaining to television criticism.

With more television channels emerging such as NDTV, CNN at the domestic or global level and pacing ahead with great work in context of quality of content, criticism is the need of the hour. Thus utility of this book can be justified. This domain that’s of least interest to me as a blogger but since television forms a major component of media with its role of dissemination and producing of content preferred this book. Certain new concepts and ideologies included in this will aid the readers for sure.

Broadcasting facilities are now becoming known and are disseminated through this book. Other editions available for this book, it must be accessible to readers with their domain of interest into this stream of media. As far as rating for this book is concerned it will be three stars (***) better one in terms of theoretical aspect of television.

Overall it provides a theoretical dimension to the concept of criticising television still it provides certain practical stuff and exercises that trains the mind of the readers. The most interesting read will be the genres that are described in a way that influences the readers. The proficiency of the author looks well justified as this one presents its info especially in broadcasting areas.

Researchers seeking for content in this area can use it with students and this review will assist them.

 

 

 

Art of capturing moments: Reviewed

Review of Non-Fiction Media books:
-Anandi Darpel

Courtesy: Image taken by Anandi Darpel

Special effects Photography

David Daye

(A behind the scenes guide to new and unusual photographic guides and techniques)

Photography can be said as craze for some and both amateurs and professionals practise this. This source of information provides an insight into the study photography that can be of special interest to the readers and consumers. This book supplies access to broad areas of photography with images and visuals that are appealing. The description in connection to the visuals will influence the readers to practise photography at basics or advanced level. This book supplies an overview of varied areas and parameters to photography leading to an absolutely successful end product or result for the user and consumer.

Here niche interest will be users with special interest to photography.

Technical effects are dealt in detail and provide gist of tips that help the amateur or photographer to excel in context of the image that he or she captures. This source of literature on photography can reflect the interest for amateurs to go ahead in terms of effects, filters and image manipulation that are essential sections and contents mentioned.

It’s not only a worth read but is really thought provoking in terms of how different techniques and concepts can be applied to actual practise of photography.  It helps the reader to discover different facets and interpretations pertaining to photography.  Content offers wide range of info with major sections along with final image as it’s produced.

Being a critique, the tips and techniques that this guide disseminates are to advance that may not be included due to lack of financial or other aspects for starters. Thus all of these techniques may not be practised by non professional. In case of professional possessing equipment, studios and other aspects or devices needed, can actually work on all techniques with sketches mentioned in the book. Only meant and of use to those interested in this profession, it’s not genre in media that all can use.

Importance of this book can be included. Photography whether special or of general interest can be largely practised by the people especially youngsters around the globe. Thus it’s a wide and broad section within media dealing with those who are into it. Unique aspect of this can be its relevance to different areas that can be discovered by the reader with certain images that are really worth trying for all those with fetish for photography.

This book elaborates more on Growth and emergence of photography, demerits that person capturing moments can go through, changes that took place due to impact of technology in context of different areas for fashion, wild life or other specific genre of photography. Culture developed through this practise also needs to be considered.
Info on techniques that can be used by users pursuing photography only for their own talent and passion needs to be included. The visuals and images that are included may not be credible or can be less reliable to some. Style of language can be well interpreted by the readers for their own understanding and knowledge. It manages to aid the readers in understanding and introduces the book in such a manner that leads the reader to read further.

Readers of this book would be those into photography and those practising as talent or craving.   Genre or Area of this source of media literature appears unique and cover page appears interesting. Ideology and thought process that this book conveys can be of great help for those into it.

This book provides an excellent development in context of media with info on foreign photography experts. For all you photography passionate, heres review that leads to question for more interactivity………….

Do you think the art of photography, It’s diminishing within media and needs more of proliferation or development?

Review of non fiction Media books

Appreciating Media through books can be really pleasant experience. Here is review of non-fiction media book for all media loving bookworms. Reviewing and criticising media books leads to our interpretation of the general scenario in media industry.

The Alternative Media Handbook-

-Kate Coyer,Tony Dowmunt and Alan Fountain

Firstly providing synopsis of the book. This non-fiction media book comprises of sections dealing with broadcast that includes television, new media concept and other aspects pertaining to alternative media. Here alternative media can be form or medium of media that deals with citizen journalism and includes interactive forms of media. Such book provides an insight into new trends into media industries.

Rapid dissemination of updates and information, increasing interactivity and competition from non-media companies are changing the media environment. The origin of alternative media is given more emphasis in this book with relevance given to history of radio and increasing prominence for interactive media. In today’s fast paced world, media seems to be everywhere-newspapers, radio, television etc. Thus proliferation of alternative technologies that’s mentioned in the book can be the USP (Unique selling point) or positive aspect of this book.It can also be said as one of its kind source of literature.

Criticising, the book uses more of information with least of images and visuals that’s of relevance to the information provided. Though the book may prove to be monotonous due to least of images utilised, the positive aspects can be that it’s successful in creating an impact on readers. The information reflects the intention of the author and proves the fact that it’s for all media lovers and organised in way that will treat the readers to an awesome mix of information and visuals. It needs to include more Indian and domestic information for Indian readers.

Relevance or concern to domestic issues in Indian edition can be lacking point. As it’s an edition that supplies data pertaining to alternative media from around the globe, concern for global facts can be must for this source of literature.

This source of literature on media provides an in-depth description over scenario in worldwide affairs over media. The style of language initially tends to be bit reader friendly and easy for users to interpret but as readers try exploring the book towards its final chapter the style of language tends to be ambiguous for young readers. Style of information with regards to global perspective is well organised and with facts including case studies.

Target readers of this book can be media fetish consumers. Professionals, students, teachers into media can make the most of this as it’s available in other editions too. Genre of this source of media literature appears unique and cover page appears interesting. Ideology and thought process that this book conveys can be of great help to media professionals and employees.

This book provides an excellent development in context of media with global approach and facts. This goes for all you media fetish youth there. This can really be worth read for those aspiring to get into media and hard core media professionals.
Must Read for all you media lovers there.(Review done by Anandi Darpel.)