Education Studied broadcasting at the College of San Mateo (TV/Radio) - 1995 Completed broadcasting/news studies at the University of Florida - 1997 University of South Florida Mass Communications graduate student - 2010
Work Experience 1997-'98 WJLA-TV ABC 7 Intern/Assignment Desk 1998-'06 WTVT-TV Fox 13 General Assignment News Reporter 2006-'07 Black Family Channel 2007-'08 Freelance correspondent HDNews, Video Journalist Associated Press 2009-Present Public Broadcasting Atlanta - Community Manager:Lens on Atlanta
-"Motion pictures developed gradually from a carnival novelty to one of the most important tools of communication and entertainment, and mass media in the 20th century." -Wikipedia
1100AD The camera - Pioneered by Alhazen (father of modern optics) authored the Book of Optics- Invented First pin camera 1827 Joseph Nicephore Niepce made the first photographic image with a camera obscura. (About.com)
June 11, 1878 First film - Palo Alto, CA Eadweard Muybridge photographed a horse named "Sallie Gardner" using a series of 24 stereoscopic cameras. Press event.
1911 Broadcast TV - Boris Rosing/Vladimir Kozmich Zworykin created a television system to transmit "very crude images" over wires to the electronic (cathode ray tube or "CRT") in the receiver.
1927 Philo Farnsworth - First working television system. (Press event on September 1, 1928)
Where are we today? The power of video is in the hands of the people
Video will enhance your Google search results!
What can you do with video?
Video diary - talk to an audience Capture and share news, information, and timely moments Interview experts about a niche topic How-to, DIY, share personal expertise Advertising, promotions, & marketing
Plan (preproduction) Shoot (production) Edit (post production) Distribute (broadcast, DVD)
Web Video
Plan Shoot Edit Compress Distribute (Online)
Equipment
Editing Windows Movie Maker iMovie Pinnacle Final Cut Express/Pro Adobe Premier Avid
Pros and cons of editing Editing takes time Create a polished/branded video Must understand the science of blending visuals with audio and graphics
Pros and cons of uploading raw video Fast Some unwanted parts of the video will be included Harder to brand the video
Video compression is KEY! Best free software Mpegstreamclip You must compress your video correctly to maximize the quality while reducing the file size.
How to get a video on your WordPress blog? WordPress video plugin Embed Widget (Best)
General Hints You can email video from most phones to online video communities Most smart phones have applications that allow you to upload and share video UStream is the first iPhone app that allows you to stream live, Qik is next
Best practices Hold the camera still Wait 2-3 secs after recording to begin speaking, hold the camera and be still for 3-5 after you finish recording Tag all of your videos Share, share, share Be creative, innovative, and have fun!
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