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The Essentials for Backpack Journalists

By Cliff Etzel • Apr 27th, 2010 • Category: Multimedia

Bill Gentile is spearheading the Backpack Journalism Program at American University and his insights in this video are worthwhile on what the basic equipment needs are for shooting self contained – or as I like to term – SoloVJ. Having said that, as I watched this video, I got my feathers a little ruffled around [...]


Hearst Television going SoloVJ

By Cliff Etzel • Apr 20th, 2010 • Category: Video Journalism

According to broadcastingcable.com, Hearst Television has signed a deal with JVC to utilize the GY-HM100 ProHD camcorder as the foundation for their rolling out their move to the backpacker journalist concept. I say it’s about time.