1. Digital Media Producion
Com 3340
Amani Channel, MA

2. Review
Pop Quiz
A _____ lens is similar to the eye.
The class blog can be found where?
Digital video and HD video are the same? T/F
This part of the camera is similar to the eye.
SLR stands for what?
Bonus: The U.S. is considering military action where?

3. What is News?
Newly received or noteworthy information,
especially about recent or important events.

4. How to Tell a Story
Beginning – Middle – End
Inverted Pyramid; 5Ws & H
Most important info is at the top of the story
Personalize it
Make it interesting
Report the facts//accurate
Get both sides
Attribution

5. Photo Essays
Story told through photos
News event
Short copy to accompany
http://content.time.com/time/photoessays/
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/magazine/photo
-essays-index.html?_r=0
http://lightbox.time.com/category/photo-essay/

6. First Assignment
Due 9/12/13
Groups of 2/Solo
Photo Essay
Real life news – event – person - activity
Write up/three paragraph minimum. 1 interview. 5Ws/H
Post sequence of 6-8 creative photos that tell a story
Use proper framing, composition techniques, focus, lighting
Project must be approved
Post the slide show & write up on the class blog

7. Why Blog?
Web Log
“New Media”
Updatable website
Online diary/Opinion based
Niche information/hobby/interest
Newsish
Business

8. Why Blog?
Showcase expertise/experience
Personal branding
Interact with others
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9. Rules
Transparency rocks
Link to others who share interests, similar content,
posts
Write interesting headlines
Stick to a niche/same subject
If you’re writing for pay/sponsorship – disclose
Be ethical, fair, don’t defame or slander

10. Class Blog
http://ksudigital.blogspot.com/
Visit frequently
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