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> Date sent:      Fri, 4 Oct 1996 12:19:35 -0400
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> Subject:        New publication from ZEBRA:  A/V Media in the new South Africa
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> Originally dated: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 12:19:35 -0400
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> The Open Window Network, South Africa and the ZEBRA Information Office
> present a joint publication:
>
> VOICES AND VISIONS
> Audio-Visual Media in the new South Africa
>
> The publication contains contributions by various people who in recent years
>
> have been actively involved in different areas of the South African
> audio-visual media sector.
>
> It covers issues such as the political discussions currently taking place
> within the sector, the impact of new 'bitcasting' technologies, the
> possibilities for training, problems of funding, the transformation of the
> SABC and the latest developments within the audio-visual community
> media sector.
>
> The following examples are provided to give you a taste of the content of
> VOICES AND VISIONS:
>
> "The introduction of new media technology means that the community broadcast
>
> sector should no longer be seen in isolation, but as an integral part of the
>
> communication and information infrastructure. This imperative compliments
> the South African government's plans for "Multi-purpose Community Centres."
> The success of these centres in implementing the use of new media technology
>
> will depend on the consultative process established to engage communities in
>
> discussions about their local needs and requirements regarding information
> and communication." writes Cassim Shariff in his article: FROM BROADCASTING
> TO 'BITCASTING' - COMMUNITY TELEVISION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES.
>
> In her article RECONCEPTUALISING PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING -
> WITHIN THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCAST ENVIRONMENT,
> Professor Ruth Elizabeth Teer-Tomaselli
> from Centre for Cultural and Media Studies, University of Natal, Durban
> writes: "The greatest challenge for both public service broadcasters -
> whether national or community - as well as the regulator, is the vexed
> question of financing.  This question deserves an entire paper on its own
> but it is not a question which can be ignored indefinitely. There is a
> Nigerian proverb which sums up the dilemma of public broadcasting most
> aptly, by comparing it to a communally owned goat, the pride of the village.
>
> If everyone claims ownership of the goat, but no one feeds it, then the goat
>
> will die. It would be a great pity to see public broadcasting starve to
> death because no one was responsible for feeding it."
>
> In the article THE INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA, Steven
> Markowitz, co-director of Cape Town's Big World Cinema says:
> 'These days, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is far
> more open to new and exciting ideas than it has ever been in its 20 year
> history. I think that independent producers need to seize that opportunity
> and test the institution as much as possible by giving the SABC as many
> proposals as possible and start to feel out the kind of direction it is
> going in.
> In that way they can start to carve a niche for themselves."
>
> In her contribution to the article TRAINING FOR THE AUDIO-VISUAL SECTOR IN
> THE NEW SOUTH AFRICA, Martina Della Togna, co-ordinator of the Community
> Video Education Trust (CVET) in Cape Town explains: "Community television is
>
> by its very nature accessible and locally based, and it exists as a tool for
>
> community development and empowerment. The people we are currently training
> will be the new generation of television producers who will take their
> skills and expertise particularly to the disadvantaged communities.
> Community television will play a role in demystifying the medium and will
> give communities a powerful voice to express their aspirations and culture
> in this fledgling democracy."
>
> The hectic days of the test transmission of Greater Durban Television are
> thoroughly evaluated by Mike Aldrige. In the article: GREATER DURBAN
> TELEVISION ON AIR, he explains the difficulties encountered during the
> experiment with great honesty. He writes for example: "One of the major
> ongoing problems with the broadcast was that programme schedules often did
> not match the available video tapes. In order to fill the gaps other video
> tapes were slotted in on an ad-hoc basis, programmes being selected from
> whatever tapes were available in the studio at the time."
>
> Voices and Visions - Audio-Visual Media in the new South Africa
> co-ordination: Karen Thorne, OWN, editing:  Signe Byrge S rensen, ZEBRA
> lay-out: Troels Faber, ZEBRA published by ZEBRA Information Officer, October
>
> 1996
>
> Ordering a copy
> The price for one copy of the publication is 20 US $, which equals 120
> Danish Kroner (DKK). (this includes postal charges)
>
> If you choose to pay in US$ please include 8 US$ for bank charges.
> please pay by bank transfer (SWIFT) to  DABA-DKKK,3344-075484, ZEBRA, Den
> Danske Bank, Holmens Kanal 2-12, DK-1060 K benhavn K, Denmark
> You can also pay by national cheque
> Within Europe you can use ZEBRA's postal account: 877-5222
>
> Please make sure to write your full name and address on the cheque or the
> bank transfer you make out to ZEBRA. We will send you your copy of VOICES
> AND VISIONS as soon as we receive your order and payment.
>
> What is ZEBRA?
> The ZEBRA Information Centre is the headquarters of the international
> association, ZEBRA, the general aim of which is to document, discuss and
> support audio-visual activities with a social, cultural or political content
>
> which promote North-South understanding, or serve as an instrument for
> development projects and democratic empowerment in the South.
>
> ZEBRA focuses on any audio-visual activity (film, video, development
> education, film festivals, distribution efforts, development communication
> and communication development) that functions as a means of
> communicating interpretations of 'reality,' of changing attitudes, cultural
> bridge
> building, of confirming cultural and political identity and promoting
> democratic
> endeavours.
>
> ZEBRA's present activities are:
>  -  publication of a quarterly magazine (ZEBRA News) in English and Spanish;
>  - publications on the audio-visual scenario in specific countries of the
> South;
>  -  organisation of seminars and workshops;
>  -  compilation and updating of a database on organisations and individuals
> active within its field;
>  -  servicing information requests from film and video makers, journalist,
> students etc. around the world.
>
> ZEBRA News
> ZEBRA News is a quarterly magazine in English and Spanish for people
> involved in audio-visual activities on North-South issues. The magazine
> provides articles about the developments on the international audio-visual
> scene, audio-visual activities in specific countries, communication
> projects, festival notices etc. Subscribing to ZEBRA News is free, except
> for
> subscribers living in Europe, Israel, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
> and Japan. The fee for one years subscription in these countries is 17 US$
> (100 DKK) for individuals and 50 US$ (300 DKK) for organisations.
>
> This message was issued by
> Signe Byrge S rensen
> ZEBRA Information Office
> Elmegade 5, 1
> DK-2200 K benhavn N
> Danmark
> Tel: +45/ 35.36.40.70
> Fax: +45/ 35.36.02.15
> Email: zebra.av.net@Inform-bbs.dk
>