January 2012
59 posts
The Next Era of Tech Blogging: 3 Things That Could... →
coolcatteacher:
Marshall K reflects on the future of blogging as a response to Jeremiah’s post about whether the future of tech blogging was over. Great read if you follow blogging.
December 2011
43 posts
Backpack Journalist's Equipment Wishlist
Backpack Journalist’s Equipment Wishlist - Dale Cressman
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The Audio Slideshow is the New Photo Story Package
microdocfilmmaker:
The depths at which audio can increase the impact of a photo story being shown is without question. The trick is for the photographer to learn how to bring audio to the story in a way that is a compelling, natural component of the story itself.
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“For the past few years, the number of nonwhites in newsrooms has steadily and...”
– Where Did Black Journalists Go? (via tballardbrown)
J-School Students: Don't Just Look at Traditional... →
lifeandcode:
This is why journalism students shouldn’t restrict themselves to looking for jobs and internships at traditional newsrooms. Look at web-only publications, startups — and start something yourself. I’m far more likely to hire someone who’s built something themselves…and those that can build are far more likely to get into the profession and stay in it.
You’ll also improve the...
BLOGGING via TYPEWRITER.: DOCUMENTARIES:... →
occupyonline:
I haven’t seen all of these, but that all sound interesting.
Affluenza
A documentary movie entitled “Affluenza” in 1997 is an innovative film that diagnoses a serious social disease. It is caused by commercialism, consumerism, and rampant materialism that are having a…
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What Inspires Me: Airsick on @MediaStorm
“Created with 20,000 photographs and a haunting soundtrack, Airsick plays out like an unsettling dream. Photographer Lucas Oleniuk examines our addiction to fossil fuel - and its consequences.”
One of the only videos I’ve seen where timelapse images are used in a proper way that tells a compelling story. The use of b/w monochromatic...
Amazon and Long-form Journalism →
futurejournalismproject:
Anecdotal evidence is trickling in that Amazon is turning into a legitimate outlet for long-form journalism.
For example, Marc Herman recently wrote about Libya for The Atlantic and then turned his additional reporting into a Kindle Single selling for $1.99. Current result: the title is in Kindle’s top 500 and Herman is on pace to recoup the costs of his Libya trip.
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Presentation Zen: Steve Jobs: "People who know... →
shaneguiter:
Jobs preferred to use the whiteboard to explain his ideas and hash out things with people. Former Senior Vice President of the iPod Division at Apple Tony Fadell confirmed Jobs’s disdain of slides. “Steve prefers to be in the moment, talking things through,” Fadell says in Isaacson’s book. “He once told me, ‘If you need slides, it shows you don’t know what you’re talking about.
Audio Is A Critical Piece Of The Puzzle
microdocfilmmaker:
within the past week, I’ve come to realize just how critically important the quality of audio recording is to the success of producing quality multimedia storytelling projects.
The quality of audio that comes from NPR’s daily stories is in my opinion, astounding in how well audio itself is used to let the listeners minds eye see what’s happening, purely by the use of audio...
Student summit explores diverse storytelling in... →
onaissues:
The Digital Diversity Summit “explored topics that directly impact diversity in digital storytelling, including the democratic implications of media consolidation, net neutrality and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), now making its way through Congress; the role of social media in facilitating social change; the evolving interface between traditional and citizen journalists; efforts...
Now in Top Tier, History Channel Struggles to Stay... →
shaneguiter:
The final ratings for 2011 will show that History, a unit of A + E Networks, attracted more middle-aged men than any other cable channel except ESPN. Among all prime-time viewers, History was No. 5 on cable this year, up from No. 8 last year. The four bigger channels are USA, the Disney Channel, TNT and ESPN.
Unlike USA and TNT, History has no scripted drama. Unlike ESPN, it has no...
“I want my work to become part of our visual history, to enter our collective...”
– James Nachtwey (via fotojournalismus)
3 reasons why journalists could make good... →
daniscalifornia:
Even better? Join a startup in the news industry. If you’re interested, let’s talk!
Daniel makes some great points and although I personally miss poring over words and phrases regularly (used to work in magazine) I have to say that with all the changes happening in the news industry, it is important to have journalists helping to design new technologies. It is crucial that...
USC's Annenberg Center for the Digital Future... →
Torture Your Data Long Enough and It'll Tell You... →
stevekinney:
Now, consider that schools tend to use the cheapest (read: unreliable and likely invalid) data they can get their hands on.
Times Higher Education - Journalism academics... →
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10 tips for recording better multimedia interviews by Adam Westbrook
“Do amazing things every fucking day.”
– Brian Paris The Awesome (via miasmusings)
Others have said it better, but this was my advice to one of the graduating students.
NPPA Seeks Repeal of D.C. Regulations Limiting... →
On Monday, October 31, 2011 NPPA general counsel, Mickey H. Osterreicher, sent a letter to the Hon. Irvin B. Nathan, Attorney General for the District of Columbia. The letter dealt with Police Regulations for the District of Columbia that affect photographers.