From Reporter to Reader:
The Making of a Newspaper

This fast paced program explores the complicated process of getting out a daily newspaper in a major metropolitan market. This program shows how the news is collected, written, and then typeset and printed. Showing the latest technology, today's newspapers make use of computers and satellites. This video explores all the departments in a newspaper, including the city desk, advertising, composition and layout, plate making, printing, and distribution, Most current films show old technology. This program shows the latest technology. Production date 2006

28 mins. | IVMC21D $42.95 DVD

28 mins. | IVMC21V $39.95 VHS

Writing Positions in a Newspaper

This program looks at the newspaper profession. Various people in newspaper journalism explain their jobs, including that of reporter, city editor, and feature reporter. But the program also takes a look at many jobs in a contemporary newspaper, including advertising, copywriters, advertising layout out and design, plate making and printing. It also looks at the kind of education it takes to be successful in today?s market and offers suggestions to the student who wants to enter the newspaper profession. This video was shot on location at many recognized newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal. Production date 2007

28 mins. | IVMC19D $42.95 DVD

28 mins. | IVMC19V $39.95 VHS

A Short History of the Newspaper in America:
The Colonial and Revolutionary Press

The American newspaper is as unique as the American character. It owes this to its historical development in parallel with the rise of American democracy and to the economics of the American marketplace. Follow the development of the newspaper in America in this unique video. From Public Occurrences, the Boston Newsletter, the John Peter Zenger Case and the Stamp Acts follow the evolution of the American newspaper. Excellent for the History of Journalism, America History and the Introduction to Mass Media. Production date 1998

18 mins. | IVNA97D $42.95 DVD

18 mins. | IVNA97V $39.95 VHS

The Penny Press in America:
The First Mass Medium

After the Civil War the conditions were just right for the establishment of the first large circulation newspapers. See how Benjamin Day, James Gorden Bennett and Horace Greely revolutionized the newspaper by what was now defined as news; how news was gathered and written and how the newspaper was distributed. All the conditions were just right for the start of a popular press: fast and powerful presses were invented; a mass audience was present and schools in America prepared an audience who could read.Production date 1998

23 mins. | IVPPA97D $42.95 DVD

23 mins. | IVPPA97V $39.95 VHS

Newspaper People: The Reporter

The person who starts the process of bringing a news event to the reader is the reporter. This video takes a look at the reporter's job. How he or she gets the story; writing and rewriting; following up on a story; Investigate the responsibility of the reporter in getting the facts quickly and accurately. Talk to a general assignment reporter as well as beat reporter and also understand the mission of the reporter. Recommended for use in Journalism Writing classes; Introduction to Mass Communication courses and Writing for the Mass Media.Production date 1998

21 mins. | IVNPR97D $42.95 DVD

21 mins. | IVNPR97V $39.95 VHS

Newspaper People:
The Editor and Publisher

Over the reporter and correspondent is the editor. The primary duty of the editor is to hold up a mirror to the community so that the community may see itself warts and all. In this video you will explore the position of the editor and publisher. You will hear from numerous editors and publishers about their role in the making of a daily or weekly newspaper. You will also see some of the legal and ethical problems they face in trying to get out a newspaper.Production date 1998

20 mins. | IVEP97D $42.95 DVD

20 mins. | IVEP97V $39.95 VHS

The Electric Darkroom: The Future of News Photography

A terrific video for an introduction to mass media courses as well as traditional photography and computer courses. Trends in photography show that computers are not only replacing the darkroom but film itself. Dr. Sam Winch walks you through the process of photo image to print. Discover how a typical college newspaper uses the new technology. The photo-editor shows students how the AP Leaf Picture Dest provides images to newspapers across the country and the managing editor also explains the economics of such a system.Production date 1998

26 mins. | IVMC06D $42.95 DVD

26 mins. | IVMC06V $39.95 VHS

Finding Your First Newspaper Job

This short video will help prepare you for a career in newspapers and will look at:

? Setting your Educational Goals

? Finding a Job

? The Rewards of Journalism

? The Future of Newspapers

? Where to Get More Information

Some of the areas discussed are: how to evaluate yourself; how to understand the market; getting to know a newspaper; how to apply for a job and how to write a letter of application; preparing your resume and clips; and how to get an interview. Some very practical and helpful information.Production date 1998

13 mins. | IVFFNJ97D $42.95 DVD

13 mins. | IVFFNJ97V $39.95 VHS