The Camp Video Journalism workshops I produce for Visual Editors will be serving a new class at the end of September at the Chicago Sun-Times and one of the questions that always comes up is “what software should I edit with?”
A lot of video journalists I know like Avid, Adobe Premiere, and Final Cut Studio, but those are complicated and expensive programs. Nice, but often too complex for people who are first and foremost trying to learn the techniques of video storytelling.
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I get asked this question a lot by editors I advise and people signing up for the Camp Video Journalism workshops and it is a good one.
I usually will respond with a few turnback queries to determine the best answer for them:
Tour this giant moasic poster produced by the Los Angeles Times. (Click to zoom and hold to scroll.)
Mosaic by Charis Tsevi, Los Angeles Times
This is the Tribune’s “Summer of Redesign” and all eyes will soon be on the Los Angeles Times to see what they will accomplish in their makeover. I am expecting groundbreaking things - talent runs deep there as evidenced by this digital illustration produced on deadline by Charis.
Continue reading ‘LA Times runs huge Michael Phelps photo mosaic for gold medal No. 8′
Dear Robb,
Just a quick thank you for all that very dedicated and effective work with your band of helpers in Gothenburg. The videos I have seen are great: well cut, clear and useful.
George Brock
International Editor
The Times
London
Camp Video Journalism Chicago
September 24, 25, 26
Chicago Sun-Times
Early-bird registration is limited and ends August 20. Learn more.
Visual Editors presents a September video journalism training seminar.
A three-day Camp VJ workshop for reporters carrying video cameras. Continue reading ‘Camp VJ Chicago (Newspaper video workshop)’
Just announced:
Camp Video Journalism Chicago
September 24, 25, 26
Chicago Sun-Times
Early-bird registration is limited and ends August 20. Learn more.
Visual Editors presents a September video journalism training seminar.
A three-day Camp VJ workshop for reporters carrying video cameras. Continue reading ‘Learn video journalism in Chicago’
