Radio, Film, and Television

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Radio Resources

• R&R - Radio & Records
  Offers current radio and record industry news, ratings information, and other resources such as job ads, upcoming events, and an industry directory.
• Arbitron
  Features extensive radio ratings information and radio audience demographics.
• ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio
  Includes news, educational links, FCC rules and other regulatory and licensing information.
• Radio Free World Web Radio Guide
  Links to online stations and podcasts from all over the world.
• Simply Radio Scripts
  Links to radio scripts from the golden age of radio.

Film Resources

• The Internet Movie Database
  The world's largest and most complete database of movie information, including film summaries and cast/crew information, filmographies and biographies of actors, industry news, and active message boards. Also includes television shows and actors.
• IMDb Film Glossary
  The Internet Movie Database's online film glossary. Contains definitions of terms and phrases frequently used in the world of movies, film, acting, and cinema-going.
• All Movie Guide
  Includes descriptions of over 220,000 feature movies and documentaries. Provides ratings, plot synopses, reviews, cast/crew information, and more.
• Online Film Dictionary
  Includes translations of movie-specific terms into numerous foreign languages, including Albanian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovakian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. The interface itself is available in English, German, Spanish and French.
• The Dictionary of Film, Audio, and Video Terminology
  An extensive on-line reference of film, video and audio terminology as applicable to production and post production.
• Movie Review Query Engine
  Searchable database of movie reviews, covering more than 46,000 titles. Also includes a browsable list of reviews for categories such as recent releases in both the U.S. and U.K., most popular films, and award-winning films.
• CinemaSpot
  Provides movie reviews, trailers, movie quotes and trivia, and more. Also includes links to sites that offer movie soundtracks, videos and DVDs, and film memorabilia for sale.
• Screensite: For The Study Of Film And Television
  As opposed to some web sites that take more of a fan's approach to the media, ScreenSite stresses the teaching and research of film and television and is designed for educators and students.
• Screentalk
  Includes articles, reviews, and interviews, but most notably includes a comprehensive selection of screenplays spanning a variety of genres and time periods. Some areas of the site may require registration to access.
• FilmFestivals.com
  Features extensive information about past and present film festivals, independent filmmaking and filmmakers, awards, and more.

Television Resources

• Encyclopedia of Television
  Includes more than 1000 original essays examining specific programs and people, historic moments and trends, and histories of major networks and broadcasting systems.
• Television Production Handbook
  Includes sections on Lighting, Composition, Audio, Video, Editing and Continuity, and also includes a fairly lengthy glossary.
• Nielsen Media Research
  Home of the Nielsen TV ratings, this site gives daily ratings data, an explanation of how the viewing info is compiled, and more. Also provides information on internship opportunities for students.
• Texas Association of Broadcasters
  Includes news, technical and legislative information, information on scholarships for Texas college students, a job bank, and some members-only resources.
• National Association of Broadcasters
  Includes a career center, newsroom, listings of events and conferences, and a directory of members.
• National Association of Television Program Executives
  Features career news and information, educational opportunities for students and media faculty, and a directory of NATPE members.
• Advertising Age
  Includes articles from the current issue of Advertising Age, and extras such as a career center, events calendar, and links to blogs and podcasts on advertising topics. Access older issues through the library catalog.