Archive: December, 2008

Tools for News

Don’t be a tool. Use one. Don’t be a tool. Use one. Tools for News. This is a great site. Very useful. Props to selfmadepsyche.

Left Behind by Dai Sugano

Left Behind, is another masterwork from my former colleague at the Mercury News, Dai Sugano. The tempo, pace, music and visuals all work well together, creating a very Baraka-esqe, piece. [ratings]

MMS Winter Reading List

I been blabbing to folks about some books that have recently inspired me. Here’s a quick list. All are worth your time and money.

At the Edge of Life

At the Edge of Life Explore efforts to improve end-of-life medical care through the powerful video story telling of Dallas Morning News Photojournalist Sonya N. Hebert. The intro video is the best video I’ve seen in a long time, bravo! Well edited, great use of ambient, voices, pulls you in right away and doesn’t let [...]

Forget Reverie! All you need to know about the Canon5DMarkII

David Stephenson over at mophojo.com gives the best info and examples for photojournalists on what the new Canon 5D can and can’t do for you, but mostly CAN.

The Places We Live

‘City Life,’ by Magnum I’d expect no less. Top Notch.[ratings]

Young @ Heart

The chorus’ tireless musical director leads the group through a series of hilariously chaotic rehearsals, proving that hard rock can be hard work — especially when you’re hard of hearing! Climaxing in a triumphant performance that will leave you cheering, their inspiring story celebrates the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the life-affirming power of music! [...]

New Website VisualJournalist.org

All Things Visual Welcome to Visual Journalist. The blog is broken into 5 categories: 1) From the Creators 2) Visual Focus 3) Triple T 4) For Your Viewing Pleasure 5) The India Experience If this site is anything like Brent Foster, who created it, then it’s gonna rock!

When GOOD video is Brilliant

In this case it’s a blog, magazine, website and cool and inspiring place for a unique perspective on another way to present content. It’s good, very GOOD.

Voices of Altgeld

Voices of AltgeldStraight-forward and effective audio slide show by Chicago Tribune journalist E. Jason Wambsgans. Powerful images and voices. This is a great example of how you don’t have to start off with ‘Hello my name is…” We don’t get that until the presentation is almost over. I was pulled-in by the voice and story [...]

Momenta Workshops

Momenta Workshops brings you a new photographic workshop experience. We are committed to teaching quality documentary photography within a practical, real world learning environment.

Awesome Online Photo Magazine NUTOPIA

Nutopia Check out this cool website with tons of cool images and a simple yet sophisticated presentation, enjoy. -r

Contest of the Future

Deadline For Entry: December 30, 2008 “I Am the Future of Journalism” Contest Get inspired, get noticed, get hired. There have never been more talented journalists ready and eager to help chart the future of journalism. If you have the skills and desire to be a part of this great transition, you should have a [...]

Photograph of Jesus

Photograph of Jesus by Laurie Hill in association with the Getty Images Short & Sweet Film Challenge from Hulton Archive on Vimeo.

Voodoo Economics

Voodoo Economics Larry Ford, a financial planner and shaman, is attempting a massive bailout of Wall Street’s soul, one troubled heart at a time. Video by Pierre Kattar. [ratings]

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