http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org A Class Blog for Concordia University's Journalism 428/528 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:09:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nick is going to be in the computer lab all day on Tuesday, from around 9:30 in the morning to 6:30 in the afternoon.  I will be there from about 11 to 4:40.  Come see us or email if you have issues during that time.  After that time, we won't ... http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/04/13/final-stretch-preserving-your-blog/ Unrelated to the (hilarious) video above about the clash between new media and old media: More advice from a journalism prof on how to make your Soundslides really shine.  Well worth reading.  Also, check out these examples if you're going to create an online job portfolio. http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/04/06/late-breaking-soundslides-tips/ I posted some guidelines to the site and Edublogs didn't send out an email.  So I'm embedding this Eaglecam in hopes that you will get a ping and then check the project guidelines below.  Enjoy the Eaglecam. http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/04/05/eagle-cam/ Here are some questions to ask yourself as you are preparing your final package.  Remember, the most important thing is to GET THINGS UP EARLY, to avoid minute technical disasters. Does this package answer all of the essential questions a reader/viewer/listener might have about the story you've covered?  Imagine an audience ... http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/04/02/checklist-for-your-final-package/ Last-minute inspiration from KSTP-TV photographer John Gross: http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/04/02/the-dna-of-visual-storytelling/ Amy O'Leary of The New York Times shares audio tips from Nieman Journalism Lab on Vimeo. http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/03/26/nyt-multimedia-editor-on-recording-audio-great-tips/ This post on the PBS POV blog about the need for a hybrid form; should be of interest to those of you who are interested in (or studying) documentary. http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/03/25/bridging-the-gap-between-multimedia-and-documentary/ For those who haven't finished uploading their Soundslides or embedding their maps and timelines yet, remember the deadline is 5 pm tomorrow.  I'll be grading your Soundslides and your overall blogs (pre-project) over the weekend, so grades should be up by start of class Tuesday.  I will send an email ... http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/03/25/deadline-reminder/ Mindy McAdams just wrote this guide to producing better slideshows, well worth checking out. http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/03/19/more-on-slideshows/ Remember, we'll be working with preexisting data -- but if you do have an Excel spreadsheet with some interesting numbers, feel free to bring it along. In addition to our discussion about data, we'll be doing a quick refresher on Vuvox and talking about where to put all your ... http://digitaljournalism.edublogs.org/2009/03/16/for-tomorrow/