A collection of 27 articles from the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) covers the fundamental aspects of color television technology. Introductory articles explain the basic workings of color television within the set and as perceived by the viewer. Other sections deal with: color television systems, color…

Poverty among open-country households in the East North Central States (11%) was slightly above the incidence found among U.S. whites in general. Incidence of poverty was greatest among the aged, disabled, and small farmers of all ages who made farming their major source of earnings. Of the respondent households in this 1967 survey, 87% had…

The author, in this new edition of a 1945 classic on film theory, proposes that films have a greater influence on the minds of the general public than any other art form; therefore, a careful study of film is necessary to control and direct its potential influence. He delineates the early history of films, pointing out that not until 10 or 12…

This basic manual designed to introduce helical scan videotape recording is written in nontechnical style. The operating principles of videotape recording are explained, and practical standards for selecting basic equipment for a single camera system are suggested. This includes cameras, camera supports, lenses, cables, tape recorders, monitors,…

The proceedings of the 21st annual National Cable Television Association convention are presented under the following groupings: short haul microwave systems, satellite/cable system engineering, market studies, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) technical rules and standards, program origination, cable channel allocations, cable system…

"Sesame Street" has sought to provide a supplementary educational experience on television to help prepare children for school by stimulating their appetite for learning. Its specific goals include instruction in 1) symbolic representation--letters, numbers, and geometric forms; 2) cognitive processes--perceptual discrimination,…

Discusses the functions of student designers and points out problems they may encounter and methods for dealing with such problems. (MH)

Cites technical theatre documents available in the Resources In Education and the Current Index to Journals in Education volumes in the ERIC information dissemination system. (MH)

Describes the development of an audiovisual training course in duck husbandry which consists of synchronized tapes and slides. The production of the materials, equipment needs, operations, cost, and advantages of the program are discussed. (BM)

Tells how a Readers Theatre company adapted their methods for use in classroom workshops, teacher workshops, and performances at a school for hearing impaired children. Available from: Readers Theatre News, Speech Communication Department, San Diego State University, San Diego, California 92182. (GW)

Presents three television production projects for the college political science classroom: a political television "spot" project, an international press conference simulation, and an international news broadcast project. Offers a comparative evaluation of the projects and makes suggestions for improving the less successful ones. (GEA)

The following issues are addressed for a Marxist approach to Native American strategies for self-determination: (1) specifying the level of the nationalities question; (2) ethnicity and Marxism; (3) nation, class, and imperialism; (4) the theoretical significance of the transition between communal and noncommunal modes of production; and (5)…

A series of eight reports explore the use of bulletin boards in libraries to improve communication and create an atmosphere. Suggestions for organizing displays, adapting graphic designs, lettering, and other techniques are explained. A directory of selected sources for materials and display tips is provided. (CLB)

Presents a simplified technique for students to use in producing an animated film using cutouts, including the equipment needed, planning steps, and procedures. The production of such a film for a social studies project combining map skills with facts about the United States is described, and additional resources are suggested. (EM)

Focusing on video technology, this discussion of integrating new electronic media into the classroom suggests ways to help students critique and use new visual technologies effectively and to develop visual literacy. (LRW)