journalism
Video Activism 101 Workshop with Twin Cities Indymedia
How do you videotape a protest rally? What are the best ways to document police actions? How do you digitize and share video online? Join Twin Cities Indymedia in a skill sharing workshop. With info from iWitness Video and Glassbead Collective, we build on experiences at the 2008 Republican National Convention, the G20 Conference in Pittsburgh, and more. Plus: bring your own videos to share.
Covers: Basic equipment info, editing skills, reporting from demos/events, interviewing, conceiving video story ideas from start-to-finish.
Example videos:
RNC:Terrorizing Dissent, Police Raid and Detainment of I-Witness Journalists 083008,
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The Difference Between Blogging and Great Blogging
So you're blogging, or you want to start blogging...but you want to do it well, and hopefully attract some readers. The key to good blogging is to write well. Jay Gabler, associate editor of the Twin Cities Daily Planet and author of the Front Row Seat blog, offers a two-hour class on writing, etiquette, and promotional tips for bloggers. What information should you offer? How much of "yourself" should you put in your blog? How long should blog entries be? How do you connect with other bloggers and share your blog with people who might be interested?
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