Google’s advanced operators for journalists
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Hello all,
I’m really truly sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to cancel class today. The make-up class –it has to be made up– is scheduled for MONDAY DECEMBER 7th, 9h15 to 11h30, in the computer lab.
This means that both the project presentation and the final Deadline for your final project are also postponed to MONDAY DECEMBER 7th, 9h15 to 11h30.
The videoblog assignment due today is still due, though.
So, next week, you are to submit your final project and present the outline, as was planned today, in class.
For those of you who were hoping to consult with me today for your project, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to call me or email me at your convenience, between 9 and 6 everyday.
Thank you for your comprehension.
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And there’s a lot to choose from, from Creative Commons-type to just plain license-free images.
Taken from Michel Dumais’ blog.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.freephotobank.org/main.php
http://www.photo-gratis.com/
http://www.freefoto.com/index.jsp
http://www.dexhaus.com/v2/
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http://www.photocase.com/en/
http://www.sxc.hu/
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http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/
http://www.fromoldbooks.org/
http://www.pixelperfectdigital.com/free_stock_photos/
http://www.mayang.com/textures/
http://www.woophy.com/map/index.php
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http://freerangestock.com/http://www.designpacks.com/
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http://amazingtextures.com/textures/index.php
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http://www.fotogenika.net/modifica/igallery.asp
http://www.freemediagoo.com/
http://majesticimagery.com/
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/resources/stock-photos.html
http://www.creativity103.com/
http://www.texturewarehouse.com/gallery/index.php
http://www.geekphilosopher.com/MainPage/photos.htm
http://www.afflict.net/
http://www.creatingonline.com/stock_photos/
http://freestockphotos.com/
http://www.freeimages.co.uk/
http://www.lightmatter.net/gallery/
http://www.artfavor.com/
http://www.insectimages.org/
Tags: Creative Commons·Free use·Photos
Inclass project presentation: The lead, the story, the multimedia elements, the sources, the infos, etc. 5 minutes, in either PowerPoint or Multimedia presentation.
Do provide info about one thing you had a hard time with, and how you
One question need be answered : discuss a problem you had and how you solved it.
NOTE : you can use the final project as such to do the presentation.
Tags: Assignment·Final Project
Video Editing Assignment: On the same format as the Audio/Photo Assignments, you are to produce a video (between 1:30-2 minutes) that will illustrate a story.
You can a) create your own video b) use any other video, such as the BBC rushes. If you choose the latter, this means that you will have to create a news story around the material that you found.
No marks are taken off for quality of equipment – you can use cell phones, iPhones/Pods, still cameras, etc. the assignment is about video editing and illustrating a story with said video. Make it short and sweet. We just need you to learn how to use the video tool in a multimedia project.
There is a great training exercize on NewsUniversity that gets you to remix news.
NOTE : you are allowed to re-use the result in your final project.
# 8a : Tools comparison assignment : Select any TWO multimedia tools that we’ve either seen in class or that you found on your own. They must be similar (maps, graphics, slideshows, video/sound editing, etc.)
The objective is for you to use two similar tools and explore the pros and cons of each, with examples that you will have produced yourselves. NOTE : you are allowed to re-use the result in your final project.
The discussion should outline the pros and cons of each tool as it applies to the subject of your blog post.
# 8b : Multimedia project comparison assignment : Select any TWO Multimedia journalistic stories and compare the effectiveness of the presentations, the styles of narration, the tools used, the ease of navigating through the project, etc. Comment on the lead, the structure, the narration, the way the data is presented, etc.
This assignment is about reviewing and criticizing the works that are produced, the effectiveness of the tools to carry the message and the friendliness of it. NOTE : It may be helpful to compare two projects that cover the same story.
One question need be answered : what would you have done differently?
Particulars : each post should be at least 400 words and at most 700 words. MAKE A LIST OF PROS & CONS in tabular/point form (3-5 points of comparison, checked yes/no), for both blogposts.
Free stuff on the internet
Opsound
Pop, rock, folk and the like.
MuseOpen
Musopen is an online music library of copyright free (public domain) music
CreativeCommons provides free licenses and other legal tools to mark creative work with the freedom the creator wants it to carry, so others can share, remix, use commercially, or any combination thereof.
As well, the BBC has these unlicensed rushes that you can use.
Tags: BBC·Creative Commons
Advancing the story blog provides a few tips about getting ready for your project.
And this video details the skills of a multimedia producer:
To get you started, working with social media is a must and journalists should to tame it and use it at its best.
In fact, if we look at this here , we can trace all the information that went around when US Airways flight 1549 ditched in New York’s Hudson river.
As well, the Online Journalism Review discusses the promotionnal value of Twitter for journalists.
And, CNN’s James Cox on Twitter and Breaking News
James Cox on how he created the CNN Breaking News feed on Twitter from Nieman Journalism Lab on Vimeo.
Finally, a discussion on Social Media from the funny Viewmag blog.
Tags: Social media·Twitter