Pinterest is a social media supplement that allows users to make boards with a topic of their choice which they add photos to for other users to see and comment on. As the name suggests, it’s interesting. Apparently so much so that you have to wait upwards of two weeks to get an invitation after […]
In chapter 9 of Journalism Next, Briggs talks about the saturation of new data and media tools avaliable in the digital world and how these can be both beneficial and troublesome for journalists. The tools are beneficial to journalists because they give them an innovative and creative option for displaying their media. For example, Google Fusion […]
In chapter eight of Journalism Next, Briggs discusses the importance of video to the contemporary journalist. Video combines the audio of radio with the impact of pictures to create the most in-depth scene for the viewer. In addition to stating the importance, Briggs included useful filming to tips to get the best possible video. Briggs […]
I recently discovered the potential Reddit, a popular social media site, has for becoming a large influence on the future of online journalism. All of Reddit’s content is user generated, meaning that anyone with an account can upload anything they want. This usually consistes of photos, videos, memes and news stories. Reddit’s slogan is “the […]
The Canon GL2 is the main video camera avaliable for rent by George Mason University students at the Star Lab. The workshop taught me the basics of setting up and operating the camera. Set up The three main components of the GL2 to set up are the lighting, focus and audio. For the lighting you always have […]
In chapter 11, Briggs discussed how to build a digital audience for news. These techniques require journalists to find the line between appealing to an audience and keeping journalistic integrity. Tracking your audience Tracking your audience is vital for building a strong digital audience because it helps you see what’s getting a lot of views […]
In chapter 10 Briggs discussed how news has shifted in the digital age to mold with social media and so it is becoming more conversational than ever before. This requires a new set of skills for journalists who wish to take advantage of this change. Use social media Social media is perhaps the most important […]
The first workshop I attended was how to use LinkedIn and how to make the most out of your profile. LinkedIn is a large networking site for professionals and soon-to-be professionals, so making it look professional is important. Pay close attention to spelling and grammar Spelling and grammar are problems that are easy to avoid but […]
The following is a Google fusion table representing the winners of the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses. Mitt Romney won the majority of the states on Super Tuesday, however several key victories for Rick Santorum has kept him in the running. The long search for a Republican candidate continues. Fusion tables help lay out data […]
A timeline is a clear and effective way to display the order of events. It helps the reader visualize tthe order of events and how they are related. Confederates attack Fort Sumter, Civil War begins. Antietam, the bloodiest battle in U.S. history. South loses at Gettysburg, tides of war change. April 12, 1861 September 17, […]
