For our next project we are going to use SoundSlides. At this point the school should have installed Soundslides on the classroom computers but you can also get your own FREE copy of the demo version by clicking here. The only difference between the registered version and an unregistered version is a "Made with Soundslides Demo" warning you see on the final files.
A project created in the unregistered version can be re-opened and exported in a registered version ... thus removing the "Made with Soundslides Demo" warning.
If you decide you want to buy a non-demo version the student rate is $29.99. Please note we are using the original soundslides and not the upgraded version.
As you get ready to create your own soundslide project here is an excellent example from the New York Times. "The Lourdes of Twang" looks at the Gibson Guitar Factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Remember to shoot still photos
Just a reminder that this week's assignment is to shoot still photos using Deb Cram's point and shoot tips.
Ideally, these photos will sync up with your edited audio so that you can use them for your Soundslide project.
However, if you cannot shoot the subject of your audio project, or have decided to go in another direction, please be sure to come to class with some still photos for use in Photoshop and Soundslides lessons.
I'm off the Seacoast Media Group e-mail network this week so if you need to reach me by e-mail please send them to daltschiller@yahoo.com.
You can also reach me by cell phone at (603) 686-0738.
See you Wednesday.
Ideally, these photos will sync up with your edited audio so that you can use them for your Soundslide project.
However, if you cannot shoot the subject of your audio project, or have decided to go in another direction, please be sure to come to class with some still photos for use in Photoshop and Soundslides lessons.
I'm off the Seacoast Media Group e-mail network this week so if you need to reach me by e-mail please send them to daltschiller@yahoo.com.
You can also reach me by cell phone at (603) 686-0738.
See you Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Audacity noise removal tips
As I'm listening to your audio projects I'm noticing a need for noise removal on some tracks. Here is a link to Audacity's noise removal tips.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Photo tips from Deb Cram
As we move into the photo portion of our course here are some tips from award-winning photographer Deb Cram.
The debate surfaces on Romenesko
Our class debate from last week is taking place across the news industry. Check out these links below offered today on Jim Romenesko's blog:
Is it time for newspapers to edit out some layers of editors? (http://newsosaur.blogspot.com/2008/02/can-newspapers-afford-editors.html)
Reflections of a Newsosauer news-record.com
Alan Mutter says at least half a dozen reasonably well-paid people are likely to lay hands on a typical metro newspaper story. "With the fat (if ever there were) long since trimmed from most newsrooms, the choice for many metros now may be coming down to whether to rein in news coverage or relax their traditional standards by editing out some of the editors," he writes. Reaction (http://blog.news-record.com/staff/jrblog/2008/02/alan_mutter_one.shtml) from one editor.
Is it time for newspapers to edit out some layers of editors? (http://newsosaur.blogspot.com/2008/02/can-newspapers-afford-editors.html)
Reflections of a Newsosauer news-record.com
Alan Mutter says at least half a dozen reasonably well-paid people are likely to lay hands on a typical metro newspaper story. "With the fat (if ever there were) long since trimmed from most newsrooms, the choice for many metros now may be coming down to whether to rein in news coverage or relax their traditional standards by editing out some of the editors," he writes. Reaction (http://blog.news-record.com/staff/jrblog/2008/02/alan_mutter_one.shtml) from one editor.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Great debate, now blog it!
The need for speed on the web often comes into conflict with our desire to be accurate and thorough and the debate we had last night takes place every day in newsrooms across the country. No two organizations approach breaking news in exactly the same way. Here is a link to the protocol we developed at seacoastonline for breaking news. We put in some checks after getting burned by publishing too quickly on the web.
I very much appreciated your candor, passion and willingness to keep the class going an extra 15 minutes last night.
Don’t let too much time go by before you blog about Damon’s presentation and our discussion about standards and ethics. Annie Hamilton and Steve Bodnar have already written excellent — and very different — blogs about last night.
One important takeaway from Damon’s presentation is just how new all this technology is and how much has changed in an instant. Unlike the rules of print journalism that have been set in stone for decades, the concrete online is still wet. If you enter this exhilarating field you will be among those creating the new standards and guidelines for generations to follow. This may have been the first time you debated those issues we discussed last night but I promise it won’t be the last.
I very much appreciated your candor, passion and willingness to keep the class going an extra 15 minutes last night.
Don’t let too much time go by before you blog about Damon’s presentation and our discussion about standards and ethics. Annie Hamilton and Steve Bodnar have already written excellent — and very different — blogs about last night.
One important takeaway from Damon’s presentation is just how new all this technology is and how much has changed in an instant. Unlike the rules of print journalism that have been set in stone for decades, the concrete online is still wet. If you enter this exhilarating field you will be among those creating the new standards and guidelines for generations to follow. This may have been the first time you debated those issues we discussed last night but I promise it won’t be the last.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Proof it works
OK, as you can see below, I was able to post audio on the blog using Jon W's instructions. One mistake I made the first try was leaving the brackets around the spot in the html code where it says [mp3 file address]. Once I took the brackets out it worked like a charm. Thanks again, Jon!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Remember to update and comment
Just a gentle reminder to update your blogs and to post comments on at least three of your classmates' blogs. If you want to see examples of what I'm looking for check out the blogs of Steve Bodnar, Abbie Crocker and Sarah Hines. They have now joined Jon Wahlgren and Kristine King as the only students who are up to date on their blog assignment. Remember to check out Jon Wahlgren's blog when you are ready to publish your audio story on your blog. He has posted instructions which, I'm told by Scott Yates, work perfectly.
Scott, by the way, sent me this note:
"Howard,
"I was inspired by your students' blogs to create my own. And not to be out-done by Jon Wahlgren's audio posting prowess, I figured out how to embed audio slide shows too!"
Check out Scott's blog here.
Scott, by the way, sent me this note:
"Howard,
"I was inspired by your students' blogs to create my own. And not to be out-done by Jon Wahlgren's audio posting prowess, I figured out how to embed audio slide shows too!"
Check out Scott's blog here.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Plan for next two classes
During our first class I promised not to put too many irons in the fire. In that spirit, I’m going to slow us down a bit. Some of you are well on your way to completing your audio stories while others are still struggling to get raw sound off your recorders. Here's how I want to move forward:
Spend this week getting your raw sound into Audacity and take your sound project as far as you can get it. Complete it if you can.
Please post the progress you are making on your blog so I can see how you are doing.
If you are having troubles please let me know immediately via e-mail: haltschiller@seacoastonline.com.
On the 13th we’ll have a visit from Damon Kiesow who will discuss "trends in digital media, talk about innovative examples – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google, etc. and generally try to evangelize for thinking of the medium less as a series of disconnected products and tools and more as a revolution in how people understand themselves and each other."
During conferences on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 we will review your audio story.
On Feb. 20, we’ll use the first half of the class to finish our audio stories and upload them to our blogs. During this class I’m going to ask those of you who have finished your audio stories to help your struggling classmates across the finish line.
Then, if there’s time, we’ll begin our training in still photography.
For those who want to jump ahead, your classmate, Jon Wahlgren, has done us all the great service of figuring out how to upload and play mp3s on our blogs. He has posted in-depth instructions on his blog.
This is no time to be shy. If you need help shout out for help.
Spend this week getting your raw sound into Audacity and take your sound project as far as you can get it. Complete it if you can.
Please post the progress you are making on your blog so I can see how you are doing.
If you are having troubles please let me know immediately via e-mail: haltschiller@seacoastonline.com.
On the 13th we’ll have a visit from Damon Kiesow who will discuss "trends in digital media, talk about innovative examples – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google, etc. and generally try to evangelize for thinking of the medium less as a series of disconnected products and tools and more as a revolution in how people understand themselves and each other."
During conferences on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 we will review your audio story.
On Feb. 20, we’ll use the first half of the class to finish our audio stories and upload them to our blogs. During this class I’m going to ask those of you who have finished your audio stories to help your struggling classmates across the finish line.
Then, if there’s time, we’ll begin our training in still photography.
For those who want to jump ahead, your classmate, Jon Wahlgren, has done us all the great service of figuring out how to upload and play mp3s on our blogs. He has posted in-depth instructions on his blog.
This is no time to be shy. If you need help shout out for help.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
E-mail test; Feb. 6 class prep
Good morning,
I’m testing a new group e-mail for our class. If you did not receive an e-mail from me Sunday morning please send me an alert at haltschiller@seacoastonline.com.
How is everyone coming with their sound story? In class this week we will do a brief tutorial on the Audacity sound editing program and then we’re going to jump into hands-on editing so please come prepared with your raw audio. Remember we need individual recordings with your voice, your subject’s voice and environmental sound.
If you want to get a jump on editing sound with Audacity here is an excellent tutorial.
Also, if you can convert your sound into an mp3 format prior to class that would save us some time. One easy way to do this is to pull your sound clip into iTunes which can convert a Windows Media file into an mp3. (If you can’t figure out how to do this don’t worry, we can do it during conferences or class).
Finally, bring a flash drive to class so you can take your Audacity project with you at the end of class. You’ll probably want to continue working on it and you may want to use it later in your photo story project.
I’m testing a new group e-mail for our class. If you did not receive an e-mail from me Sunday morning please send me an alert at haltschiller@seacoastonline.com.
How is everyone coming with their sound story? In class this week we will do a brief tutorial on the Audacity sound editing program and then we’re going to jump into hands-on editing so please come prepared with your raw audio. Remember we need individual recordings with your voice, your subject’s voice and environmental sound.
If you want to get a jump on editing sound with Audacity here is an excellent tutorial.
Also, if you can convert your sound into an mp3 format prior to class that would save us some time. One easy way to do this is to pull your sound clip into iTunes which can convert a Windows Media file into an mp3. (If you can’t figure out how to do this don’t worry, we can do it during conferences or class).
Finally, bring a flash drive to class so you can take your Audacity project with you at the end of class. You’ll probably want to continue working on it and you may want to use it later in your photo story project.
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