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Entries from March 21st, 2011

Chapter 9 — Data-Driven Journalism and Digitizing Your Life

March 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on Chapter 9 — Data-Driven Journalism and Digitizing Your Life · briggs, Comm361, Student Blog Posts

“Unless you are a so-called early adopter, you probably find it impossible to keep tabs on all the latest and greatest tools and services available online.” Briggs advises first and foremost: Organize your e-mail Find the right personal productivity tools Data driven journalism: Every story is a field of data Telling stories with data

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JournalismNext (8): Telling Stories with Video

March 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on JournalismNext (8): Telling Stories with Video · Comm361, Student Blog Posts

The digital video revolution A versatile form of journalism Two journalists, one goal Perfection not necessary Plan your video and go Use different approaches for different projects Try storyboarding Mix your shots Build five-shot sequences Close-up on the hands Close-up on the face Wide shot Over-the-shoulder shot Creative shot Voice in video: Learn effective video […]

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JournalismNext (7): Making Audio Journalism Visible

March 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on JournalismNext (7): Making Audio Journalism Visible · Comm361, Student Blog Posts

Audio journalism — a microphone, recorder and free software (plus a computer and internet, of course) are the only tools needed to create an audio form of journalism. Why is audio journalism important? It has characteristics that cannot be matched by other forms of media such as: Presence Emotions Atmosphere How do news organizations use […]

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Chapter 8 — Telling Stories with Video

March 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on Chapter 8 — Telling Stories with Video · briggs, Comm361, Student Blog Posts

Briggs’ eighth chapter explains: Capturing quick video highlights, not documentary projects Managing digital video on your computer Using common software to edit video Choosing online video hosting services Driving audience to your video “The best way to build a solid video story is to think about it the same way you would think about writing.” […]

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Briggs chapter 9: Date-driven journalism and digitizing your life

March 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs chapter 9: Date-driven journalism and digitizing your life · Comm361, Student Blog Posts

In this chapter, Briggs discusses how information in our lives is going to keep growing as time goes on.  So, it’s time to digitalize your life.  What does that mean exactly?  Well, in short, it has something to do with keeping all of your information in order and making sure you are constantly updated with […]

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Briggs chapter 8: Telling stories with video

March 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs chapter 8: Telling stories with video · Comm361, Student Blog Posts

In this chapter, Briggs discusses everything there is to know about visual journalism. This type of journalism is all about telling compelling stories that connect an audience with subjects, people and issues.  As wide of a range this subject may cover, video journalism is very easy to learn. Chapter 8 is all about the following […]

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