“Why I’m glad I made the transition from ABC News off-air producer to New York Times videojournalist.”
That’s the introductory statement NYTimes VJ Erik Olsen made in an article posted on Digital Journalist – and one I feel speaks loudly above the cacophony of the detractors of self contained shooter/producers.
Yes – it has been awhile. Too long To be honest.
With the economy having made many a casualty (including yours truly) of Wall Street Corporate Greed, those of us who have the passion to continue when all seems lost, have had much occur in our field of endeavor.
Michael Rosenblum, the ever present wave maker in the profession of shooting video, has once again proven his point around why the move to the solo video journalist paradigm is inevitable – even more so with this recent announcement from broadcast giant ABC.
A lecture by Tom Kennedy
Former National Geographic Director of Photography and Managing Editor of Washington Post/Newsweek Interactive speaks about his and the visual journalism profession’s transition to the digital age.
On November 20th, 2008, Michael Rosenblum was the guest on C-SPANS Q&A. I was able to acquire the audio podcast and am redistributing it here – insightful as usual with Michael’s perspective on the profession of shooting video.
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Listen to the audio podcast above
