I suspect that ten years ago, as a print journalist, learning to use video would not be nearly as important as it is today. However, in today’s journalism landscape, it is imperative that we are able to utilize every different type of multimedia. I am glad that the video slice is my final slice. There are many components of audio and photography that has prepared me for video.
Our first class taught us the basics of video journalism. We all became more comfortable with our equipment as we prepared to venture out into the expansive world of video journalism.
We got a chance to look at a few professional pieces, including some that were created by our professor. These pieces included one about elections in
I anticipate that the quality of my equipment, which is not on par with the equipment I would be using at a news organization, will affect the quality of my video. I must learn to make the best out of what I have. Also, it will be interesting to toy with lighting and place when I am first starting out. Learning how to get the proper lighting will be an initial challenge; I don’t anticipate the technical aspects of taking video to come easily without practice.
We have learned a lot in regards to storytelling in some of our other slices. I think that this outlet is the best for storytelling, but it will not be easy to transition from print storytelling to storytelling through video. I am used to going out to cover a story with a pen and a notebook; now I will be armed with a tripod and camera as well. It is a method of covering a story that I am not used to. It will be challenging approaching people with a camera rather than a notepad; people tend to be more skeptical of cameras and will have to be approached in a different way to get the interview.
Sorry for the late post, I just got my new camera today.
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