Well, my friends, it's time for our last class. It has been an honor to work with you this semester and you can be certain that this rookie professor learned just as much as he taught. I have thoroughly enjoyed our multimedia explorations, guest speakers and class discussions. You all should be proud of what you accomplished this semester. There were no slackers. Everyone worked hard, wrestling with technology to tell stories in new, exciting ways. Please send me links to your future projects. I know they are going to be great.
By popular demand we'll focus our last class on job hunting. The UNH Journalism program has compiled an excellent list of links. Here are three to get you started:
Top Ten Job-hunting Tips from the UNH Journalism Faculty
Links for job hunters
UNH Alumni Roster
The Alumni Roster will be part of our discussion on networking both in person and online.
There are some amazing tools for professional networking online. The best appears to be LinkedIn.
This page will introduce you to some of the tools LinkedIn offers for job hunters. But the site also offers an array of networking and professional development tools.
Here is an article from Folio magazine that describes how one journalist was discovered and hired through his blog. The reporter, Ryan Sholin, went on to help create Wiredjournalists.com, a professional networking site for online journalists. And, to complete the circle, here is a link to a forum on the site where journalists can seek jobs and news managers can hire.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
NECN's Mike Nikitas to visit April 30
Mike Nikitas, a longtime anchor of New England Cable News and a UNH grad, will join us on April 30.
Here's a link to Mike's official bio:
Mike will spend the first hour of class talking about what he does as an anchor; his career path from news director of WUNH to now and the changes that are shaping cable news.
"Not all is bad in my business, as a matter of fact, I take the opposite view," he says.
He also promises a very funny blooper tape.
We'll spend the second hour looking at your video projects and Mike said he can stick around and offer some pointers. I'm also expecting Jane Harrigan and Sandy Marsters to be in attendance.
So get those videos done!
Here's a link to Mike's official bio:
Mike will spend the first hour of class talking about what he does as an anchor; his career path from news director of WUNH to now and the changes that are shaping cable news.
"Not all is bad in my business, as a matter of fact, I take the opposite view," he says.
He also promises a very funny blooper tape.
We'll spend the second hour looking at your video projects and Mike said he can stick around and offer some pointers. I'm also expecting Jane Harrigan and Sandy Marsters to be in attendance.
So get those videos done!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Free video editing software
For those of you who want to use a more sophisticated video editing program than Windows Moviemaker or iMovie you can get a free download of Adobe Premiere. This is the video editing program Don Himsel at Nashua uses. I'm going to download and play around with it a bit to see how it works.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Please view this
As students studying multimedia in New Hampshire you really need to see this Pulitzer Prize winning project done at the Concord Monitor by photographer Preston Gannaway and reporter Chelsea Conaboy.
Remember Me tells the story of Carolynne and Rich St. Pierre, their three children and Carolynne's ultimate death from liver cancer. We may not get to view this in class and I'm not going to quiz you or test you on it. I just recommend it to you as a moving story and a fine piece of journalism.
Remember Me tells the story of Carolynne and Rich St. Pierre, their three children and Carolynne's ultimate death from liver cancer. We may not get to view this in class and I'm not going to quiz you or test you on it. I just recommend it to you as a moving story and a fine piece of journalism.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
If we have time ...
... we'll talk about the following Soundslides and videos in class tonight.
The Ninth Floor, Jessica Dimmock
Same project as a still photo gallery
Are EPA coal emission standards strict enough? From the Las Vegas Sun
Dave Wedge, of the Boston Herald, chases a senator up the statehouse stairs
York High School music students speak out
The Ninth Floor, Jessica Dimmock
Same project as a still photo gallery
Are EPA coal emission standards strict enough? From the Las Vegas Sun
Dave Wedge, of the Boston Herald, chases a senator up the statehouse stairs
York High School music students speak out
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
David Hurlburt from WMUR visit confirmed
David Hurlburt, WMUR Executive Producer, coordinates the crossover between on air coverage and coverage on the web. He'll visit our April 16 class to discuss how web publishing is impacting how broadcasters do their jobs and the changes broadcast newsrooms have made to their workflow.
A relatively new, WMUR afternoon web-only broadcast just came to my attention yesterday. Click here to check it out. It's very good.
Here's what David has to say about it:
"The web reports kind of just happen now that we've been doing them for a while.
The show producer from the noon breaks down the stories that were in our noon newscast... we look through it quick, then tape it right after the noon and link it up.
"We do the same with weather 3 times a day... new updates go on right after Daybreak, After noon and after 6pm.
"We also will update weather more frequently if something serious is going on. We also do web update whips on breaking news if it's significant and offer that on the web as well."
A relatively new, WMUR afternoon web-only broadcast just came to my attention yesterday. Click here to check it out. It's very good.
Here's what David has to say about it:
"The web reports kind of just happen now that we've been doing them for a while.
The show producer from the noon breaks down the stories that were in our noon newscast... we look through it quick, then tape it right after the noon and link it up.
"We do the same with weather 3 times a day... new updates go on right after Daybreak, After noon and after 6pm.
"We also will update weather more frequently if something serious is going on. We also do web update whips on breaking news if it's significant and offer that on the web as well."
Monday, April 14, 2008
Notes for class of April 16
By now you should be working on your final video project. I'll be looking for an update when we meet for conferences Tuesday and Wednesday.
There are some really good blogs focused on shooting news videos for the web. Here are a couple of blog posts that may help you focus.
The following tips were posted by Colin Mulvany of the The Spokesman-Review.
Speed up the pacing.
Define your story — in the first 20 seconds.
Start it with a very strong visual.
Start it with natural sound.
Stop zooming and panning already! What are you, 12 years old?
Use a wireless microphone.
In and out, in and out: Mix natural sound in with narration.
Be diligent in the fight against wind noise.
Shoot creatively.
Edit to include surprises.
Leave the viewer feeling fulfilled.
Here is a link to Mulvany's complete post. As someone guilty of panning in my first video I got a particular kick out of this observation:
"There is too much zooming and panning going on out their in newspaper videoland. Stop. All that zooming and swishing is making me seasick. Say after me: “Wide, medium and tight, wide, medium and tight.” Remember to hold each shot of at least ten seconds. Zoom with your feet, not your finger. If you shoot sequences correctly, you won’t need to use a zoom or a pan. Only occasionally will a zoom or pan be effective. Use it sparingly."
Check out some of the blogs linked on Mulvany's site under the "Blogroll." You'll find the thoughts of some of the best and brightest there.
Here's an article by Regina McCombs from Online Journalism Review: Shooting Web video: How to put your readers at the scene
If you want to get inspired by some top quality video checkout the Media Storm website.
See you at conference.
There are some really good blogs focused on shooting news videos for the web. Here are a couple of blog posts that may help you focus.
The following tips were posted by Colin Mulvany of the The Spokesman-Review.
Speed up the pacing.
Define your story — in the first 20 seconds.
Start it with a very strong visual.
Start it with natural sound.
Stop zooming and panning already! What are you, 12 years old?
Use a wireless microphone.
In and out, in and out: Mix natural sound in with narration.
Be diligent in the fight against wind noise.
Shoot creatively.
Edit to include surprises.
Leave the viewer feeling fulfilled.
Here is a link to Mulvany's complete post. As someone guilty of panning in my first video I got a particular kick out of this observation:
"There is too much zooming and panning going on out their in newspaper videoland. Stop. All that zooming and swishing is making me seasick. Say after me: “Wide, medium and tight, wide, medium and tight.” Remember to hold each shot of at least ten seconds. Zoom with your feet, not your finger. If you shoot sequences correctly, you won’t need to use a zoom or a pan. Only occasionally will a zoom or pan be effective. Use it sparingly."
Check out some of the blogs linked on Mulvany's site under the "Blogroll." You'll find the thoughts of some of the best and brightest there.
Here's an article by Regina McCombs from Online Journalism Review: Shooting Web video: How to put your readers at the scene
If you want to get inspired by some top quality video checkout the Media Storm website.
See you at conference.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Multimedia tips from Don Himsel
Here are some multimedia tips and guidelines from the Nashua Telegraph that Don will reference when he visits Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The SMG Press: A video
Here is my first attempt at video. I offer it as proof that no matter how much success you've had as a print journalist your first video is going to be pretty rough. Don't worry. Remember the first story you ever wrote? Has your writing greatly improved since then? Video is no different. The only way to get better is to do it over and over again. Do the best you can and remember that Don Himsel from the Nashua Telegraph will be in next week with a truckload of helpful advice.
This video is posted with a YouTube embed code. The video is 22MB and took about 10 minutes to upload.
I look forward to seeing your work tomorrow.
This video is posted with a YouTube embed code. The video is 22MB and took about 10 minutes to upload.
I look forward to seeing your work tomorrow.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Win Howard Altschiller's money!
Win Howard Altschiller’s money!
OK. Don Himsel has a conflict this Wednesday so here is what we are going to do.
Announcing the first and only last-minute Natalie Jacobson video contest.
You all shot footage of Natalie during her visit last week. Between now and Wednesday let’s see who can edit AND POST TO THEIR BLOG the most compelling short news video based on Natalie’s visit.
Posting is easy. Just upload your video to YouTube and then paste the embed code onto a blog post. Make sure you are on the Edit html tab.
First prize will be $25 cash on the spot, second prize $15 and third prize $10.
You can use any editing program you want and there are tons of free ones out there.
Below are some great VIDEO 101 tutorials from YouTube.
Be creative, have fun, win some money!
Videomaker’s shot types 101
Videomaker’s Lighting Techniques 101
Editing 101, School’s in session
Deceptive camera angles
OK. Don Himsel has a conflict this Wednesday so here is what we are going to do.
Announcing the first and only last-minute Natalie Jacobson video contest.
You all shot footage of Natalie during her visit last week. Between now and Wednesday let’s see who can edit AND POST TO THEIR BLOG the most compelling short news video based on Natalie’s visit.
Posting is easy. Just upload your video to YouTube and then paste the embed code onto a blog post. Make sure you are on the Edit html tab.
First prize will be $25 cash on the spot, second prize $15 and third prize $10.
You can use any editing program you want and there are tons of free ones out there.
Below are some great VIDEO 101 tutorials from YouTube.
Be creative, have fun, win some money!
Videomaker’s shot types 101
Videomaker’s Lighting Techniques 101
Editing 101, School’s in session
Deceptive camera angles
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Don's Himsel's hot links
transom.org
audio reporting- gear and techniques
multimediashooter.com
audio slideshow and video reporting- good site for examples and discussion
newsvideographer.com
online video reporting- good site for beginners
newsu.org
online training for journalists
northernshortcourse.com
watch the tape delay on video strategy. A discussion between Chuck Fadley and Howard Owens
masteringmultimedia.wordpress.com
A blog from Colin Mulvany at the Spokesman Review. He's the multimedia editor. Good discussions here.
Willyurman.com
Site for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle photographer Will Yurman. Great for inspiration and examples of good audio slideshow storytelling.
Regina McCombs on online video
Short primer on online video basics from a top-notch former television videographer now with the Minneapolis Star Tribune
audio reporting- gear and techniques
multimediashooter.com
audio slideshow and video reporting- good site for examples and discussion
newsvideographer.com
online video reporting- good site for beginners
newsu.org
online training for journalists
northernshortcourse.com
watch the tape delay on video strategy. A discussion between Chuck Fadley and Howard Owens
masteringmultimedia.wordpress.com
A blog from Colin Mulvany at the Spokesman Review. He's the multimedia editor. Good discussions here.
Willyurman.com
Site for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle photographer Will Yurman. Great for inspiration and examples of good audio slideshow storytelling.
Regina McCombs on online video
Short primer on online video basics from a top-notch former television videographer now with the Minneapolis Star Tribune
Don Himsel on multimedia
Our guest speaker on April 2 will be Don Himsel, photo editor and multimedia producer at the Nashua Telegraph.
Here is Don's thinking on newspapers and multimedia:
"Wanting to do multimedia and doing it are different things.
"Not all stories are multimedia stories.
"Not all multimedia stories are video stories. Journalists have to decide what will work based on the strengths of each medium.
"It can be expensive. It can be cheap. You get what you pay for.
"New media projects shouldn't mirror print projects. They should be complete unto themselves but not comprehensive. They shouldn't be built like print stories (used to be).
"The Web may be infinite but my time is not. Get to the point.
"Photographers can and should be at the forefront of the new push for multimedia. They are best suited for strong visual presentation.
"Young journalists have to be familiar with multimedia storytelling. Whether it will save newspapers, who knows? It will, however, be part of the solution at least in the short term. "New media practices build better journalists."
Here is Don's thinking on newspapers and multimedia:
"Wanting to do multimedia and doing it are different things.
"Not all stories are multimedia stories.
"Not all multimedia stories are video stories. Journalists have to decide what will work based on the strengths of each medium.
"It can be expensive. It can be cheap. You get what you pay for.
"New media projects shouldn't mirror print projects. They should be complete unto themselves but not comprehensive. They shouldn't be built like print stories (used to be).
"The Web may be infinite but my time is not. Get to the point.
"Photographers can and should be at the forefront of the new push for multimedia. They are best suited for strong visual presentation.
"Young journalists have to be familiar with multimedia storytelling. Whether it will save newspapers, who knows? It will, however, be part of the solution at least in the short term. "New media practices build better journalists."
Monday, March 24, 2008
Some "how-to" guides for video
Here is link to Mindy McAdams' tips for shooting video interviews.
YouTube offers this video toolbox with all kinds of helpful hints.
Here's a guide to Windows Moviemaker.
And for Mac users, a guide to iMovies.
YouTube offers this video toolbox with all kinds of helpful hints.
Here's a guide to Windows Moviemaker.
And for Mac users, a guide to iMovies.
Welcome back! Video assignment
Welcome back from spring break!
It's time to get busy with video.
The subject of your first video assignment will be Natalie Jacobson who is coming to campus this week as the Donald Murray Visiting Journalist.
You'll be in good company as both New Hampshire Chronicle and New Hampshire Outlook are doing pieces on Ms. Jacobson, one of the first female news anchors in the country.
Here is a copy of her public schedule.
We will not have conferences this week so that you can attend Jacobson's talk at the MUB Theatre II at 5 p.m. Tuesday. You should definitely bring your video cameras to this.
You'll also notice she is holding office hours today (Monday) from 4-5, Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Lisa Miller's office (Room 104 in Ham-Smith). This will be an opportunity to get supplemental video and ask any questions specific to your video assignment.
She will also visit our class so that will be another opportunity to ask questions and get video.
Jane Harrigan suggested this video as a good bio of Natalie. There are many other videos attached to it.
And here's a video that shows highlights of her career, from when she won a lifetime achievement award.
There is also a ton of supplemental video on YouTube.
Check out these videos and get inspired! After you view the videos I will be happy to brainstorm story ideas with you if you need help.
Your finished pieces will be no more than 3 to 4 minutes so make sure you choose your topic wisely and then focus.
See you Tuesday at the MUB.
It's time to get busy with video.
The subject of your first video assignment will be Natalie Jacobson who is coming to campus this week as the Donald Murray Visiting Journalist.
You'll be in good company as both New Hampshire Chronicle and New Hampshire Outlook are doing pieces on Ms. Jacobson, one of the first female news anchors in the country.
Here is a copy of her public schedule.
We will not have conferences this week so that you can attend Jacobson's talk at the MUB Theatre II at 5 p.m. Tuesday. You should definitely bring your video cameras to this.
You'll also notice she is holding office hours today (Monday) from 4-5, Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Lisa Miller's office (Room 104 in Ham-Smith). This will be an opportunity to get supplemental video and ask any questions specific to your video assignment.
She will also visit our class so that will be another opportunity to ask questions and get video.
Jane Harrigan suggested this video as a good bio of Natalie. There are many other videos attached to it.
And here's a video that shows highlights of her career, from when she won a lifetime achievement award.
There is also a ton of supplemental video on YouTube.
Check out these videos and get inspired! After you view the videos I will be happy to brainstorm story ideas with you if you need help.
Your finished pieces will be no more than 3 to 4 minutes so make sure you choose your topic wisely and then focus.
See you Tuesday at the MUB.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Blog layout fixed
As you can see the blog is back to its original format. I spent more than two weeks playing with the html code only to learn I could fix the problem by re-dragging the elements into the sidebar widgets. Ouch.
In the process of trying to fix the blog I killed a couple of posts I thought might be causing the problems. I thought some of you might still need this link on how to embed your Soundslide on Blogger. Hope you are having a great spring break!
In the process of trying to fix the blog I killed a couple of posts I thought might be causing the problems. I thought some of you might still need this link on how to embed your Soundslide on Blogger. Hope you are having a great spring break!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
How to post your soundslide
For those looking for great instructions on how to post your Soundslide to your blog Annie has discovered this easy to follow video.
Steve Bodnar has also posted his final soundslides project. Alex and Annie have posted drafts. I look forward to seeing everyone else's work by conferences Tuesday and Wednesday.
My goal by then will be to edit the HTML on this blog so that all our links move back up into the space next to the posting window.
This week's class will be an introduction to video with Deb Cram.
Steve Bodnar has also posted his final soundslides project. Alex and Annie have posted drafts. I look forward to seeing everyone else's work by conferences Tuesday and Wednesday.
My goal by then will be to edit the HTML on this blog so that all our links move back up into the space next to the posting window.
This week's class will be an introduction to video with Deb Cram.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
First student soundslide posted
Congratulations to Annie Hamilton who has gotten the first version of her soundslide project posted on her blog. Check it out. Very cute.
Steve Bodnar also found a very cool blog dedicated to innovations using Google Maps called Google Map Mania. Check out this example of a map showing live music in the Portsmouth area. Since our class is progressing right on schedule we'll probably have time after spring break to play around and do some mapping "mash-ups."
In class tonight we'll do a quick tutorial on Soundslides and then spend the rest of the class working on our projects. If anyone is ready to post their project to their blog Annie and I will be more than willing to help.
Steve Bodnar also found a very cool blog dedicated to innovations using Google Maps called Google Map Mania. Check out this example of a map showing live music in the Portsmouth area. Since our class is progressing right on schedule we'll probably have time after spring break to play around and do some mapping "mash-ups."
In class tonight we'll do a quick tutorial on Soundslides and then spend the rest of the class working on our projects. If anyone is ready to post their project to their blog Annie and I will be more than willing to help.
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