Let’s converge The multi-faceted skills necessary for journalism now
What do we want to accomplish? Cover live events And put yourself in a position to do video well
Some background Vallejo Times-Herald ( ) California State University, Chico ( ) Oakland Tribune (2006) Marin Independent-Journal (2007) The Union ( ) Boston.com / The Boston Globe (2009-present)
Times-Herald
Chico State
Oakland Tribune
Marin IJ
What I learned Rapid reporting Coding HTML and CSS Gained broad experience in news and sports Professional decorum Video editing On air and camera experience The ability to do it all quickly
Types of live blogs Breaking news Event coverage Rolling event coverage
What it takes to go live The proper tool The proper equipment The experience to self-edit
Equipment to carry Laptop Smartphone (with charger at all times) Digital voice recorder (with extra batteries) Wi-fi card Video bag (containing tripod, mic and light)
Software you need to know Blogging platforms (Wordpress, Moveable Type, Video editing (Final Cut, Premiere, iMovie, etc.) Photoshop
Your best video will be… Clear of any audio-visual distractions Well lit Include any relevant images and b-roll
Your social media experience should be social Follow relevant and interesting personalities on your beat of coverage Address readers through the channels in which they prefer, including but not limited to Facebook Be open to new social sites and tools (i.e. Google+)