MCA 310: Broadcast History & New Media Technology: Web Resources

Publication covers the 3D animation industry for CG artists.

This link takes you to an archive of past issues of several media publications. Some of these publications are no longer available.

Up-to-date news on computer animation industry and software.

Covers areas including animator profiles, independent film distribution, commercial studio activities, licensing, CGI and other animation technologies, as well as in-depth coverage of current events in all fields of animation.

A British publication, "AV is the only av communications title in Europe that covers all aspects of professional av. This includes: event and video production, rental and staging, digital signage, presentations, displays, audio, systems design and installation, and videoconferencing.
It is also the only av communications title in Europe that has a circulation which includes end users, as well as producers, resellers, systems integrators, distributors & manufacturers."

Publication covers the AV Technology, Digital Signage, Rental and Staging and Healthcare AV. Publication includes current news, people, installations and products. Also, links to additional resources.

"Provider of news and information to the dynamic video, broadcasting, production and professional radio industries."

Broadcasting and Cable covers the broadcasting, cable, digital media and online video markets. It also provides coverage of Government regulation (FCC) and the courts as related to media.

Offers "in-depth technical and business insights focused exclusively on the information needs of structured cabling professionals."

"Campus Technology is the only monthly publication focusing exclusively on the use of technology across all areas of higher education. Campus Technology provides in depth coverage of specific technologies and their implementations, including wireless networks and mobile devices; enterprise resource planning; eLearning and course management systems; "smart classroom" technologies; telecom; Web; and security solutions--all the important issues and trends for campus IT decision makers."

Publication covering the computer graphics industry – people, projects and technology.

Computer Weekly is the leading provider of news, analysis, opinion, information and services for the IT community. Publication has a section on multimedia.

Computer World covers a variety of topics in IT spanning a multitude of technologies including multimedia and mobile devices.

"CTA is the trade association representing the $505 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports more than 18 million U.S. jobs."

CTIA represents the U.S. wireless communications industry and companies throughout the mobile ecosystem.

Publication covers the Digital Signage industry: products, important news, events, trends and people in the digital signage and digital out-of-home industries.

"The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. It was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and operates as an independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress."

Industry news and updates for electronics.

Industry news and updates for telecommunications.

Industry news and updates for television.

Industry news and updates for wireless providers and services.

"The Hollywood Reporter is the definitive interpretive voice of the entertainment industry. Informing, engaging and empowering content is delivered across a multimedia platform that includes: a weekly magazine, bi-monthly special reports, quarterly glossies, a Website, a daily news PDF, iPad app and events."

The i3 (It Is Innovation) magazine is the flagship magazine of the Consumer Technology Association. It focuses on innovation in technology, policy and business as well as entrepreneurs, industry leaders and startups.

InformationWeek is a computer industry publication covering software, mobile, social media and several other segments of the computer industry. It also covers media technology.

A publication covering trade information to the global games development sector.

The magazine covers the cable television and telecommunications business with a focus on programming, advertising, marketing, finance, technology, broadband, and government activities for the worldwide multichannel industries.

Latest news regarding streaming services and video.

nScreenMedia provides current reports on all market movements, industry updates, and breaking news related to digital TV.

Coverage of the business and home computing market.

The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. The institute provides an on line website of research and current information on the media industry.

PS magazine provides information on recording, live sound, broadcast, post production, sound contracting, DJs, AV production and multimedia. (Canadian publication)

Coverage of the Radio industry news, regulation and technology

"Since 1955, Sound & Communications has been providing the most comprehensive package available to its readers. Concentrating on the commercial AV systems integration segment, coverage includes breaking news, system design and applications, trade show reports, new technologies and tutorials, and extensive product information."

A magazine covering the sound and video contract industry providing in-depth applications and business-related information across the spectrum of the contracting industry: commercial sound, security, home theater, automation, control systems and video presentation.

T3 is a leading consumer lifestyle website, offering buying guides and helpful articles on the latest tech products.

A publication covering Broadcast, Cable, Production, Post Production Business and New Media Markets worldwide.

Coverage of the consumer electronics industry including; audio, video, smartphones, tablets, cameras, car electronics, major appliances and accessories.

Coverage of the visual effects industry including technology, people and events.

Videomaker magazine covers the professional, prosumer and hobbyist videography market.

Online video news and analysis from an authoritative source.

"Wired.com is a daily technology news website."

Site of the national association for those in the field of communication studies. The website provides information about the ACA, a collection of materials on communication law and First Amendment issues, American Communication Journal, resources for teaching and research in communication studies, and an extensive reference resource page for scholars.

According to its mission statement, “the National FOI Coalition joins First Amendment and open government organizations from individual states in a self-supporting alliance as they seek to protect the public's right to know through the education of media professionals, attorneys, academics, students and the general public.”

An immense web listing of very useful and critically important websites dealing with all aspects of Media Studies. Produced by the English Department of the University of California, Santa Barbara.