keys to community media
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Sankofa 2.5 presentation about community digital tools. 4/10/10TRANSCRIPT
About Amani Channel
• Award-Winning Producer• Former Broadcast Journalist• Blogger (www.myurbanreport.com)• Community Manager• Social Media Producer
What is a Blog?
• The word blog comes from two words: web log• A blog is an easily updateable Website• It is a cost effective self publishing tool• Blogs can focus on any subject• A blog can be used to promote your business or service
Blog Platforms
• Blogger.com• Wordpress• Typepad• Livejournal
Blogging Basics
• Your blog should focus on a niche topic• You should link to other blogs• Always link to your news sources• Create a blogroll• Comment on on other blogs• Your goal is to create a community around your content
Video BloggingVideo Journalism
• The Internet has empowered people to communicate through video• Video cameras are inexpensive• Free distribution – YouTube
Video Production Basics • Pre-Production – Planning• Production – Lights/Camera/Action• Post-Production – EditingEquipment• Camera, Mic, Tripod, LightsEditing Software• Windows Movie Maker• iMovie
Mobile Media
• Smartphones – cell phones with an operating system (os)• Applications allow video sharing, streaming• iPhone, Android, BlackBerry • Apps (Qik.com, Kyte.tv, Ustream)
Summary
• The media is now in the hands of the people• Stories are everywhere• You must master the language of digital media
