Product Description

Praise for the first edition:

"It is a wonderful source of information and has the merit of going straight to the subject, being technically precise although very easy to understand. There are numerous pictures, photographs, diagrams, which make the reading a real pleasure."
--European Broadcasting Union Technical Review

"The complexity of a satellite newsgathering system could be a four-month long college course with a high tuition rate and an enrolment number so large you have to watch your professor on a TV screen. Jonathan Higgins might have saved the independent learner a few attendance point deductions by fitting it into one book."
--Satellite Broadband magazine

An ideal introduction for anyone working, or interested, in satellite newsgathering (SNG). This book is an important and valuable work that is extremely easy to read, comprehensive in its treatment, and detailed where necessary. SNG used to be an immensely complex and expensive affair where broadcasting organizations were at the mercy of an expert who sat in a lonely corner, until needed. Things have changed--everyone in a global news organization needs to know about it now. This is not only because of the high costs of mistakes, but because now even non-technical journalists on the ground have to operate their own equipment. Learn the skills, basics of the equipment, cutting edge technology and critical safety issues of satellite newsgathering.

* An informative guide for engineers and technicians, as well as journalists and editorial management working, or interested, in satellite newsgathering
* Practical and theoretical insights into the technology and its application provide a complete overview
* Discover how to overcome probelms when operating SNG systems worldwide

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #892021 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 488 pages

Review
'Satellite Newsgathering will become the Reference for anyone interested in SNG... It is a wonderful source of information and has the merit of going straight to the subject, being technically precise although very easy to understand. There are numerous pictures, photographs, diagrams, which make the reading a real pleasure.'
European Broadcasting Union Technical Review
'A most impressive book'
Sir Arthur C Clarke
'The complexity of a satellite newsgathering system could be a four-month long college course with a high tuition rate and an enrolment number so large you have to watch your professor on a TV screen. Jonathan Higgins might have saved the independent learner a few attendance point deductions by fitting it into one book.'
Satellite Broadband magazine
...... the Reference for anyone interested in SNG.
EBU Technical Review
'It is a wonderful source of information, technically precise although very easy to understand.'
EBU Techncial Review
'This book is nothing if not comprehensive. Ranging from a history of news communications through to the theory of satellite TV, operational systems and developments for the future...It is just as much about methodology and techniques; about organisation as well as operation. Written in a straightforward style - making this wide range of hard-to-digest- information remarkably palatable... there's nowhere else you'll find such an authoritative and exhaustive behind-the-scenes look at this fascinating world.'
What Satellite TV Magazine

From the Publisher
SNG is the process that delivers 'live' and 'breaking' news to the viewer/listener as it happens. The focus of this book is the use of satellite uplinks for newsgathering (for both television and radio news reporting). Jonathan Higgins provides an insight into the technical and operational considerations in specifying and operating SNG systems around the world, the satisfaction faced in doing so successfully and the problems occasionally encountered.Jonathan Higgins is ideally placed to tackle this subject, having been deeply involved in the development of both truck-based and 'flyaway' SNG uplinks over the last decade and, in particular, DSNG uplinks for BBC News.

From the Author
A book for those who want to know ...
Written from the perspective of the end-user, this book is aimed to help inform as wide an audience as possible ... so whether you're an engineer, a journalist, a satellite operator or a manufacturer in this sector, then you'll find this book invaluable.

Customer Reviews

Good introduction into the field of Satillite Newsgathering
This is a well researched and easy to read book, which is can be a rarity with topics of this nature. The subject matter ranges from the principles of how satellites get into space, to technical considerations for choosing and operating satellite uplinks. Areas such as booking satellite space and safety issues are also included.

The book caters for a range of readers, who may only be concerned with particular aspects of Satellite Newsgathering. There is plenty for the operators and engineers to get their teeth into. It provides useful information which may help newsgathering management to decide what types of system may be useful to them, and what complications they will be faced with in operating such systems.

It makes a very useful study aid for those wanting to work in Satellite Newsgathering, if coming from a TV or technical background.