multimedia

“White Knuckes Outtakes”: Behind the scenes with OK Go

October 12, 2010

Those who enjoyed OK Go‘s new video for “White Knuckles,” which was filmed in Corvallis, will be equally amused/amazed by the new “Outtakes” of the video. While the first half contains the expected botched moves by man and beast alike, the more interesting part is the second half, which shows the final run-through, and...

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McAdams Shares Multimedia Toolbox for Journalists

September 8, 2009
McAdams Shares Multimedia Toolbox for Journalists

It’s the next best thing to a great journalism textbook. Wait, I think it may be better in so many ways… Mindy McAdams has compiled her 15 terrific posts that make up the “Reporter’s Guide to Multimedia Proficiency” into an elegant one-stop PDF. She goes from reading and creating blogs to editing audio and...

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Making Multimedia Fun

July 9, 2009
Making Multimedia Fun

Amid all the serious talk about journalism and its role in our democracy, it’s always good to keep watch on the media landscape for all the fun stuff that many journalists and others are doing out there. Here’s a few examples, beginning with the LBCC production of the the “pop-up” roadrunner, the school’s mascot....

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A Checklist for Modern Journalists

June 25, 2009
A Checklist for Modern Journalists

Feeling ambitious this summer? Now is as good a time as any to develop the skills you will need to be a better journalist. Or to break into the business if you’re just out of college or soon to be looking for a job in the media. 10,000 Words has compiled a list of...

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Cheap Thrills with Multimedia

May 16, 2009
Cheap Thrills with Multimedia

As noted on 10,000 Words: “This is what happens when multimedia journalists have too much time on their hands.” You’ll find all kinds of interesting multimedia at the site of its creator, Mark S. Luckie. -rp-

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Spring Training for Journalists

March 20, 2009
Spring Training for Journalists

Looking for something to do over spring break? How about learning a new multimedia skill? A good place to start would be a new post on 10,000 Words — “Essential Multimedia Tutorials and Resources for Do-it-yourself Training.” The list includes some of my favorites, including Mindy McAdams’ “Teaching Online Journalism,” “Common Craft” and the...

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