Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Media Flashback Circa 2008
What did college students in New Hampshire know about online media and journalism in 2008?
Blogs written by my former New Media classmates that year can shed some light on the answer. At a quick glance, their blogs explored the types of resources we were using, the problems we were encountering, and the perspectives we had on our futures. Not counting this blog, 12 of the original 13 still exist. From what I can tell, only two of these former classmates updated their blogs beyond 2008, both for purposes other than journalism.
As I write this post, the 13 blogs still all are listed as featured links on Media Catcher. I will be taking them down. I've also created this post as a matter of record, so that the blogs aren't completely lost to cyberspace (haven't used that word in about a decade). Here are the blogs in no particular order:
Blogs written by my former New Media classmates that year can shed some light on the answer. At a quick glance, their blogs explored the types of resources we were using, the problems we were encountering, and the perspectives we had on our futures. Not counting this blog, 12 of the original 13 still exist. From what I can tell, only two of these former classmates updated their blogs beyond 2008, both for purposes other than journalism.
As I write this post, the 13 blogs still all are listed as featured links on Media Catcher. I will be taking them down. I've also created this post as a matter of record, so that the blogs aren't completely lost to cyberspace (haven't used that word in about a decade). Here are the blogs in no particular order:
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Homecoming
It's been more than two years since I last made a post, but I'm back. I'll be making some alterations to the blog since I am no longer a student and now have professional experience as a journalist. Obviously, newspapers and the Internet have undergone many changes over the past 30 months. I'm not entirely sure how I will organize posts or what direction I will take the blog, but it still will pertain to journalism, media and the Internet. You can soon look forward to another post.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Chop 'em down
If you missed the chainsaws, axes, and beards at the woodsmen's 62nd annual Spring Meet hosted April 18 and 19 by the UNH Lumberjacks, don't sweat it. I covered the event for my final multimedia project.
I'm pleased with the material I've gathered and I'm currently working through the editing process. I'm going to try and keep this piece short and tight to highlight some solid visual elements, as well as focus on the most powerful audio clips.
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On a side note, I'm really enjoying the multimedia website, Mediastorm.
I'm pleased with the material I've gathered and I'm currently working through the editing process. I'm going to try and keep this piece short and tight to highlight some solid visual elements, as well as focus on the most powerful audio clips.
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On a side note, I'm really enjoying the multimedia website, Mediastorm.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Salute your short (videos)
I think the most important question to answer when considering what type of video and multimedia to upload on a newspaper website is: what segment of the readership (if any) will I serve by posting this material? If an online newspaper isn't serving its viewers, then it shouldn't be able to call itself a "newspaper." Just because a website gets hits, doesn't mean the quality of journalism provided has helped raise questions, better people's understanding of an issue, or provide an in-depth look at various elements of a community.
Considering the equipment that many small newsrooms have to work with, I have no problem with those who post lower quality videos, as long as content overrides presentation. If the images captured in a video caught by a camera phone can enlighten the viewers, then so be it. However, an online newspaper should remain wary of clutter content and maintaining a high standard of quality. Content and presentation will also be a factor in who will and will not advertise.
Short videos currently dominate the internet to provide entertainment, information, and news. The quality of the majority of online video isn't great, but people still watch. I think online news will and should move closer to making short documentary style videos. Not only will the content be valid and informative, but the quality will also outshine grainy video. Obviously cost is a major factor, but the presentation, validity, and niche market, will allow journalists to provide news in a ways that others can't (right now anyone can blog and post video, but not everyone has reporting skills and can present a well-developed story). Not all of us got into journalism to take pictures and shoot video, but those who are willing to create multimedia projects should at least be willing to try making great video stories and short documentaries as we have seen in class.
Considering the equipment that many small newsrooms have to work with, I have no problem with those who post lower quality videos, as long as content overrides presentation. If the images captured in a video caught by a camera phone can enlighten the viewers, then so be it. However, an online newspaper should remain wary of clutter content and maintaining a high standard of quality. Content and presentation will also be a factor in who will and will not advertise.
Short videos currently dominate the internet to provide entertainment, information, and news. The quality of the majority of online video isn't great, but people still watch. I think online news will and should move closer to making short documentary style videos. Not only will the content be valid and informative, but the quality will also outshine grainy video. Obviously cost is a major factor, but the presentation, validity, and niche market, will allow journalists to provide news in a ways that others can't (right now anyone can blog and post video, but not everyone has reporting skills and can present a well-developed story). Not all of us got into journalism to take pictures and shoot video, but those who are willing to create multimedia projects should at least be willing to try making great video stories and short documentaries as we have seen in class.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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