The Photographer As Director
March 30, 2008
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Conversations: Am I Missing Something? Help!
March 30, 2008
I’m no scholar, but I did Google the terms “saving journalism” and “future of journalism”, and didn’t find the answer I was looking for, so I’m turning it over to you.
With all the doom and gloom recently, Newspapers are f’ed, you’d think that someone would have stepped-in by now and tried to help revive our dying industry, right? That’s what I’m asking.
I’m a glass half-full kinda guy, but even I’m beginning to see the glass as a little more empty every day. I’ll admit it, I’m scared.
I know there are deep pockets in journalism, for example, The Knight News Challenge contest awards $5 million for ideas using digital media to deliver news and information in real time to people in real places. There are more deep pockets, I’m sure. But how about $5 million to help deliver a saving breath to journalism, in real time.
Now this is my serious and naive question, why aren’t these deep pocket patrons of journalism, setting-up journalism incubators in major cities around the country, hiring folks from the business world and some very talented and laid off journalists, to figure this whole thing out. I’m talking about the bigger questions. Revenue models, usability and design, along with local and citizen journalism innovations, etc.
When I read things like this:
Former San Francisco Chronicle Editor Phil Bronstein said: “Anybody who tells you they have the answer to that question, ‘what’s the successful business model for journalism,’ is lying to you. Because no one has it.
Inside I’m screaming, “Shouldn’t SOMEONE have the answer? or at least be working on it?” You know, like in a Hollywood movie when a space shuttle in orbit is having trouble and the crew will die if the smart folks in the room don’t come up with an answer on how to get them back to earth, FAST. They circle the wagons, gather the smartest folks and lock them in a room until they figure this crap out!
So, is someone working on it? Please tell me they are, so I can sleep at night. I picture a smoke filled room somewhere, with important people with deep pockets, putting their resources together to figure things out? Is this just a dream? Too naive? Doesn’t corporate America do this kind of thing when they’re backed in a corner? Why can’t journalism companies and foundations do it? Are they?
-r
New EDIROL-09HR
March 30, 2008
The R-09HR is a professional, high-definition recorder that travels light and performs like a heavyweight. With crystal-clear 24/96 fidelity, the R-09HR is the new flagship of
EDIROL’s award-winning R-series recorders. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these, I’m a huge fan.
MAD Fold-Ins New York Times
March 30, 2008
MAD Fold-Ins
Al Jaffee’s fold-ins for Mad magazine, from the 1960s to the present, in interactive form. Hats off to creators Neil Genzlinger, Tom Jackson and Sylvia Rupani-Smith/The New York Times. Smart and fun.
This American Life
March 30, 2008
This is great storytelling on so many levels. Get those toilet paper rolls and pipe cleaners ready!
Boardwalk Close-up
March 29, 2008
Proving that I practice what I preach; this is an exercise from my book Multimedia Journal to photograph an experience in just details using only a macro lens. This is my Saturday at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz.
MULTIMEDIA: The Race To Be Best Is On
March 28, 2008
MULTIMEDIA: The Race To Be Best Is On
[Video Critique] My Two Cents
March 28, 2008
This starts a new feature for the site I’m calling Two Cents. What it amounts to is me giving a willing participant a video critique of their work.
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Climbing Kilimanjaro
March 28, 2008
Climbing Kilimanjaro.
In typical NYT fashion, a stunning multimedia narrative. What more could you ask for? Great audio/video footage, 3D models, heart rates pumping, etc.
[Video Tutorial] Final Cut: Tips/Tricks #1
March 28, 2008
If you’re just starting out or have been using it for a while, you might pick up a few tricks. Who knows. Wanna learn how to add a transition to a group of clips all at once?
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The New Breed of Documentary Photographers
March 26, 2008
The New Breed of Documentary Photographers Read more
Make a photo gallery with map | Zac Echola
March 26, 2008
Make a photo gallery with map | Zac Echola
Obama goes to Eugene
March 26, 2008
Since I’ve been a kid, Oregon has never really played a big role in the presidential general election — with the primaries being even less important. However with the current Hilary vs Obama situation on our hands this go-round, it seems like everyone is getting a little attention. Well, Obama announced a trip to Oregon early last week and on Friday he flew into Portland and then made the jont down to Eugene to speak at the University of Oregon. Read more
Creating and Delivering Digital Video for Newspapers
March 26, 2008
Adobe - Online events : Event Details
Introduction to Creating and Delivering Digital Video for Newspapers
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 11:00 A.M. PDT Read more
Viewmagazine.tv
March 25, 2008
David Dunkley Gyimah created Viewmagazine.tv to demonstrate the integration of new Video techniques in factual story telling e.g. VideoJournalism and online multimedia media design- referred to as IM6 VJ. If you haven’t been introduced to his work and site, you’re in for a pleasure. He’s one of my new visual heroes.
This guy can turn anything into a stunning piece of visual journalism. The site is actually overwhelming, there is so much there. Be patient, the site has always taken a while to load for me, is it just me? Lots of inspiration here,
enjoy,
-r
24@NU
March 25, 2008
24@NU is the first ever collaboration by North by Northwestern and The Daily Northwestern. It’s a multimedia exploration of Northwestern’s people, places and organizations at every time of the day.
The AP seeks two Videojournalists for its Los Angeles bureau.
March 25, 2008
JournalismJobs.com — Job Listing
The Associated Press seeks two APTN Videojournalists for its Los Angeles bureau.
