The State of Video Journalism

Salt Lake Tribune | March 2014

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Video was and will never be the savior of online journalism

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Broadcast TV news sucks online

- Nieman Lab

It is really, really expensive.

It is boring to watch.

Competition is infinite.

Video is ubiquitous

Video comes in different forms.

Video is Visual.

Video is interactive.

More experimentation is encouraged.

VICE has covered breaking news with Google Glass

Oculus Rift powers 3D, 360 degree movies

How can our videos stand out?

Pick your weapon of choice

Think about style.

newsentertainment

politicssports

A unique perspective.

Find your voice.

Take risks.

Embrace the unexpected.

Find inspiration elsewhere.

401K Video

Ubank: http://youtu.be/qnrgWGTEVLk

http://data.digitalfirstmedia.com/kitchenpop/

http://youtu.be/Gxg8fgIxm3w

http://youtu.be/tvXKN5Fz_OE

Prepping for the shoot

Pre-interview.- are they eloquent?- where is the shoot?- timing of the shoot

(day/night time)?- how much time will you

have?- any other b-roll

opportunities?

Check your equipment. - mics (lav clip)- charged/extra batteries- tripod head- lights