Reading between the lines: live at six o'clock

Australia, 1991

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This program takes us behind the scenes for a critical look at the processes and practices that shape television news and current affairs programs. It explores the gathering and processing of TV news as well as some of the strengths and weaknesses of the television news media. It discusses the role of the Director of News, Chief of Staff, TV journalist, Anchor/ Presenter, Current Affairs host, and the use of various media technology such as the weather map, auto cue etc.. No other credits available.

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Credits

production company

Image Link

Video Education Australasia

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1991

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

509796

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Electronic news gathering

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media - Influence

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media and children

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → News agencies

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Reporters and reporting

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television - Equipment and supplies

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television broadcasting of news

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television personalities

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Visual communication

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Women in television

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Crafts & Visual Arts → Visual communication

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Visual communication

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Visual communication

Television

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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