If your narration sounds flat and your stand-ups lack spark, maybe you need a little extra energy before recording your track or going on camera. KSTP reporter-photographer John Gross, who also shoots for NFL films, shared a routine at a…
Month: March 2009
Online journalist survey highlights
Tips for shooting breaking news
When all heck is breaking loose, how do photojournalists know what to shoot and for how long? WBFF’s Darren Durlach, the 2009 NPPA TV photographer of the year, has his own way of staying focused on a spot news assignment:…
Three steps to good audio
One sure fire way to ruin a stunning slide show is to pair it with muddy audio. Capturing good audio isn’t rocket science, but it does take a little effort. Thanks to our friends at the Mobile Journalism Coalition, you…
Advice for journalism job hunters
This week Poynter Online hosted a live chat, “What do college journalism students need to learn?” The discussion included educators, journalism practitioners, students and industry watchers. One of the topics was job hunting for journalists – specifically students, but some of the…
Online résumés
Handling rejection
Looking for work almost inevitably means facing rejection, especially in this economy. No matter how good you are, you’re not going to get every job you apply for. In the old days, it could be depressing to watch the rejection…
Visualizing survey results
Next Generation training
Can young people be trained to produce multimedia journalism in just one week? Absolutely, says NPR veteran Doug Mitchell. He should know. He’s done it. In the mid-1990s, Mitchell launched a project he called Next Generation Radio, organizing boot camps…
Data mapping made easy
Maps are a great way to make data come to life but if you don’t have the right information in the right form, creating a map can be a pain. The good news is that there are easy-to-use online tools…