multimedia & education reporting - al fanar workshop
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Multimedia & Education Reporting
Jeff Young Chronicle of Higher Education/ U of Maryland @jryoung
Deconstructing a News Video
Tow Center Recommendations
Ü Be Evergreen
Don’t focus on breaking news with video
Tow Center Recommendations
Ü Be Evergreen
Don’t focus on breaking news with video
Ü Try Long and Short Videos
People will watch longer videos if story is compelling
Tow Center Recommendations
Ü Be Evergreen
Don’t focus on breaking news with video
Ü Try Long and Short Videos
People will watch longer videos if story is compelling
Ü Have Two Video Teams
Every reporter can shoot short unpolished videos from the field (to social media say). But also have a pro team for more sophisticated, indepth videos.
When to use video …
When to use video …
Ü Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based material?
When to use video …
When to use video …
Ü Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based material?
Ü Does the story evoke emotion or involve people talking about emotional issues?
When to use video …
When to use video …
Ü Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based material?
Ü Does the story evoke emotion or involve people talking about emotional issues?
Ü Does the story involve subject matter that is difficult to explain unless shown?
When to use video …
When to use video …
Ü Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based material?
Ü Does the story evoke emotion or involve people talking about emotional issues?
Ü Does the story involve subject matter that is difficult to explain unless shown?
Ü Does the story involve a newsmaker that people are curious to see working through their thinking?
Good Videos Have a Focus
Ü No need to tell an entire print story in a video. Short is best!
Multimedia Example
The Podcasting Boom
Discussion What role for
multimedia at Al Fanar?