“Journalism without photographs is like writing without verbs,” Mark Briggs said. Photographs are important in journalism, and in all other aspects, because they are able to expand on a story in a way that words cannot. In order to fully express an idea, journalists must understand how to capture the perfect image. When possible, shoot […]
Entries from February 24th, 2011
Chapter 6: Visual Storytelling with Photographs
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Chapter 6: Visual Storytelling with Photographs · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
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Tech Blog – Live Blogging
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Tech Blog – Live Blogging · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
In my summary of the fifth Briggs chapter, I mentioned how my friend Brian Chan did live blogs of sporting events at UNC Charlotte (he also did them in the past for Mason). Alas, via the trackback he saw my comment about his lame jokes and got ticked off. There is a downside to linking to […]
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Video Conference: Governor George Allen
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Video Conference: Governor George Allen · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
“If the French can do it, so can Americans” Our video conference with Governor George Allen was a great experience. Former Senator George Allen (R-VA) Governor Allen stressed the importance of, “do not spend what you don’t have.” “Defense wins championships” Campaigning and advancing ideas is how we can get this country back to work. […]
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Briggs 6
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs 6 · briggs, Comm361, online journalism, Student Blog Posts
Visual Storytelling with Photographs Even if you don’t have aspirations of becoming an artist with a camera, as a journalist you should understand how digital photography works. Journalism without photographs is like writing without verbs. More time leads to better photos. If you want to improve your photography skills, the first step is to find […]
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Briggs Chapter 5
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs Chapter 5 · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
Going Mobile: Mobile reporting. “According to an article in the Daily Telegraph, a London newspaper, children in the United Kingdom get their first mobile phones at age 8″ said Briggs. Anyone one the ground can technically become a reporter at any given time that something newsworthy breaks out in front of them. A child could […]
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‘Journalism Next’ by Mark Briggs: Chapter 6 summary
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on ‘Journalism Next’ by Mark Briggs: Chapter 6 summary · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
Summary: Digital photography is crucial for journalists… Learn the basics. Digital photography: Digital cameras are much less limiting than film cameras A megapixel represents one million pixels. The higher the megapixel the tighter you can crop in on an image and the bigger you can make the photograph without getting all those visible squares The […]
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Briggs Ch. 6
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs Ch. 6 · briggs, Comm361, Student Blog Posts
The adage that a picture’s worth a thousand words has, alas, proven untrue whenever I try to submit a 1250-word paper to a professor with just a photograph and three paragraphs. But when it comes to online writing, not including pictures is a capital offense (and I’ll plead guilty to occasionally committing the crime). A […]
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Briggs Chapter 6 Summary: Visual Storytelling with Photographs
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs Chapter 6 Summary: Visual Storytelling with Photographs · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
“Journalism without photographs is like writing without verbs.” Because photography used to take a great deal of training and expertise, “visual storytelling used to be reserved for serious technicians only.” Digital photography + ubiquity of cell phone cameras, has made everyone a photographer “Doing it well takes patience, practice and preparation.” “You […]
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Briggs Review 5: Mobile Journalism
February 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Briggs Review 5: Mobile Journalism · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
Most cellphones have become a self-sufficient device that come in handy in many situations for journalists. With a cell phone you can shoot video, take pictures, write and publish/broadcast it all online without needing other equipment; this can also be referred as “backpack reporting.”Another perk to mobile journalism is that if you are on the […]
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