Author Robin E. Hirsch, who worked as a TV News and Reality-type show cameraman for thirty-nine years, has compiled an amazing tale. Using the "real-life" recollections of industry pros as well as his own, Hirsch tells the story of how the image gathering world went from shooting news on 16mm film in 1955 to digital technology in 2015.
The History of Image Gathering is the perfect book for students of journalism, communications, or production, and anyone else who wants to learn how image gathering got to where it is today.
To contact the author go to: brickwallpub@gmail.com
REVIEWS
"I don't think anything like this has ever been written, at least not by an expert who lived it and helped create some of the techniques described."
Ike Seamans/NBC News reporter and bureau chief
"Excellent history on video image making. Robin was there in the beginning. He is a great source for the real story. "
Frank Beacham/writer and longtime "image gatherer"
"Terrific job; lots of excellent research on your part and some great stories. Brought back a lot of memories."
Jim Duffy/Venture Media
"This is a great book! If you have ever wondered how television was made, this explains it all."
Larry Shulman/editor, director, producer
CONTACT
For media or other inquiries, please contact the author, Robin Hirsch.
