Archive for 'Multimedia'

The reaction in broadcast journalism is just as important (if not more) as the action

The reaction in broadcast journalism is just as important (if not more) as the action

Posted on 12. Oct, 2011 by .

It amazes me sometimes how much our broadcast journalism students focus on just the action of a story. Now, don’t misunderstand me. The action certainly tells a part of the story. But it’s only a part of the story.So what is the other half? Well, the other half is the part that strikes the emotional [...]

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How To Auto-tune Your Voice in Garageband

How To Auto-tune Your Voice in Garageband

Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by .

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TUTORIAL   Recently, a number of high schools have created auto-tuned karoake style raps that are pretty fun ways to do parodies or learning activities.  Above is a JING that I created to teach a class how to auto-tune their voice. It should also be noted that there are a [...]

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SNDSTL Takeaways: A list of links to keep you busy for awhile

SNDSTL Takeaways: A list of links to keep you busy for awhile

Posted on 03. Oct, 2011 by .

I’m going to be honest here, this is going to be a mess of a post. I just came off of a three-day brain buffet at the SND conference in St. Louis and I’m still trying to make sense of everything that I saw and heard. It should give me post material on this site for [...]

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Virginia Tech seeks Instructor in Multimedia Journalism/Broadcasting

Virginia Tech seeks Instructor in Multimedia Journalism/Broadcasting

Posted on 21. Sep, 2011 by .

Virginia Tech Instructor in Multimedia Journalism/Broadcasting The Department of Communication at Virginia Tech seeks applications for an instructor position in multimedia/broadcasting.  Teaching would primarily focus on journalism in a multimedia and lab environment as well as able to incorporate online and convergence elements in instruction.  Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate courses among studio [...]

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Let students learn broadcasting through watching tutorials and teaching by example

Let students learn broadcasting through watching tutorials and teaching by example

Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by .

My name is Mr. Goble, and I teach Broadcast Technology and short film making. In other words, basic video production to high school students. But an amazing phenomena has occurred over the past few years. People from all over the world are doing my job now. What do I mean? Well, I can’t help but [...]

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We’ve Posted Our “Guide to Moving Online”

We’ve Posted Our “Guide to Moving Online”

Posted on 31. Aug, 2011 by .

After more than 300 posts to the site, we decided it was time to compile some of them into a guide to help advisers and staffs with their journeys online. So, we created a “Guide to Moving Online.” You will find everything from Planning and Social Media to Comment and Publicity advice. The committee is [...]

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Save time with Splicd to create video excerpts

Save time with Splicd to create video excerpts

Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by .

The power of YouTube is pretty tough to deny. Even in school districts where the site is blocked, teachers find and store or share great clips to use with their journalism students. What always bothered me, though, was finding a somewhat useful video with one true gold nugget buried deep in the middle. Do I [...]

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Is there a future in broadcast video?

Is there a future in broadcast video?

Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by .

Each semester I poll my incoming Broadcast Technology students about why they are taking my course. Without fail, 95% of them tell me it’s either for the credit, or nothing else fit their schedule. I don’t mind hearing that response, because I know I will get a certain amount of them to get hooked. Hooked [...]

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Process to Making a Video – For Serious

Process to Making a Video – For Serious

Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by .

For Serious You are cordially invited to honor and engage our tech savvy students of the 21st Century. Please join in the transformation of education, by allowing students to create videos to illustrate comprehension of your subject matter. Student excitement and engagement is sure to follow. We hope to see you there! There ya go. [...]

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