Jul 06-11 2008 Multimedia Training
North Gate Hall, UC Berkeley
The Knight Digital Media Center's Multimedia Reporting and Convergence Workshop, July 6-11 2008, offers intensive, short course multimedia training for mid-career journalists. The workshop covers all aspects of multimedia news production, from basic storyboarding to the incorporation of multimedia features in storytelling. Participants are taught the technical skills they need to produce quality multimedia stories including audio/video recording and editing, Flash graphics, digital cameras, Photoshop and web design concepts. Guest speakers discuss the future of journalism, the role of technology and the importance of audience engagement.
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism lecturers Jane Stevens, Paul Grabowicz, Ellen Seidler, Samantha Grant, Marilyn Pittman, Scot Hacker and Jeremy Rue present the workshop’s core multimedia curriculum.
Application deadline was Apr 11, 2008 11:59 p.m.
Webcasts
Some presentations from this workshop were webcast live.
Archived webcasts may be viewed below.
Beyond the Story-Centric Model of the Universe
From The New York Times to Your Newsroom: Tips on Multimedia Storytelling
Evolution and Revolution: Today's Changing Newsroom
Exploring the Future of Online Journalism
Dig Deep: Advanced Reporting and Researching Online
Presentations
The following presentations were provided to workshop participants but not publicly webcast.
Web-Centric Journalism, Shells and Storyboards
Storyboarding Basics
Video Camera Instruction & Video Shooting Techniques
Digital Audio Recorders and Microphones
Digital Photo Cameras and Photo Slideshows
Mac Computer Training
Photoshop Instruction
Stand-Ups and Voice Overs
Soundtrack Pro Audio Editing
Final Cut Pro Video Editing
Adobe Flash Storytelling
Dreamweaver & Web Design Basics
Participants
The following people attended this workshop as "fellows."
- Steve Lannen
- John Temple
- Alex Figueroa
- Vik Jolly
- Justin Ellis
- Adam Aasen
- Jaclyn Giovis
- Julie Simon
- Brad Weisenstein
- Beth Renneisen
- Ben Garvin
- Erika Hobbs
- James Michalowski
- Erik Holladay
- Marc Ramirez
- Andrea Kissack
- Sharon Steinmann
- Kimberly Hefling
- Alisha Hord
- Mira Oberman
- Terisa Estacio
- William Drummond
- Alec Rosenberg
Projects
Workshop participants often produce multimedia web sites as part of their instruction.
In most cases, these demonstration web sites are available for public viewing.
Ailey Camp
Eighty-five kids from the Bay Area's toughest neighborhoods spend six weeks learning to dance and to understand themselves at AileyCamp, sponsored by Cal Performances.
Creative Growth
Creative Growth sparked a movement in the 1970s for artists with disabilities. The Oakland-based center has blossomed into a studio and gallery with international reach that today remains focused on the craft while nurturing artists to create, connect and inspire.
Hip-Hop Heaven
For five years, Youth Movement Records in downtown Oakland has motivated young African Americans using the discipline that comes from attempting to perfect a craft.
Going Green
This fuel-cell hybrid vehicle consumes hydrogen and spits out pure water. Transportation researchers at UC Berkeley are analyzing what it will take to put thousands of them on the road.
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