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The Broadcast Spectrum and Post Production
When we as solovj’s, backpack journalists, digital correspondents and/or documentary film makers talk about producing content for broadcast, in the past it was a clearly defined paradigm meant for traditional broadcast venues ie; television. Today, the broadcast spectrum is much wider – entailing not only television, but also internet content distribution to multiple platforms including [...]
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Taking A Different Path»
There are elements of what video journalism is/has become that has never settled well with me. The infighting that exists within the old school shooters versus the solovj paradigm has gotten to the point of being childish – and I’m the first to admit I contributed to it in the beginning. Now I’ve come to [...]
Solo Video Journalism – The Time Is Now»
Over at Newslab, Deborah Potter has posted some valuable insights around the notion of what is termed “The TV Package”. As a solo video journalist, I believe a shift is required – especially for local news stations – that requires a radically new paradigm of what’s being produced for television news that needs to take place.
Next Generation Journalist E-Book»
Looking at the current state of the industry as a solo video journalist is sobering. Many started their educational efforts 4 years ago and in the middle of that process, watched as the profession began burning to the ground – in what seemed uncontrollably – to the point of almost depressing for those who aspired [...]
SONY Vegas Pro for Documentary Post Production»
As documentary filmmakers, solo video journalists, backpack journalists, digital correspondents, whatever the term, the skills we have as shooters is but a part of the total “Jack of All Trades, Master Of Many” paradigm. We also need to be efficient editors in post production bringing our stories to the timeline and effectively editing the footage, [...]
SoloVJ skills for Commercial Projects»
There are practical aspects to be considered when working as a freelance solovj. That of paying the rent, keeping the lights on, etc. Sometimes it requires thinking outside the box somewhat and seeing how one can meld journalistic story telling with a commercial project.
Video Cameras – A Personal Perspective»
I have a real issue with this whole mind set of DSLR’s/Shallow DOF perspective that has been flooding this profession for the past several months.
Pulitzer & Youtube offer $10,000 Prize for Citizen Journalism»
The ground swell of solo video journalism is building – and the announcement that Pulitzer and YouTube are sponsoring a contest for this style of video journalism only adds to the credibility of this newly emerging profession. Check out the video:
Video Is No Longer The Future of the Internet. It’s the Present.»
Over at dvcreators, a blog posting has confirmed what I have been saying for the past two years – that the Internet will be the primary venue by which content will be viewed.
