Monday, March 30, 2009

Tues. March 31 2009

Advancing the Storyline with Multimedia

Finding a GOOD Story


More Ira Glass on storytelling
Tickets on sale on April 1 at 10am for one of his presentations in Boulder in Sept.

Sound
Use your ears to find photos. This American Life as visual audio.
Cameras on the Playground




●Quality sound is key for audio slideshows.
Friday Night Lights: Minus The Action – by Drew Angerer

Won 1st Place NPPA BoP Independent Sports Audio Slideshow


●Audio should encompass more about the feelings of the subject, not just restate the obvious in your images.
From the Suburbs to a Teepee – by Katie Barnes
Won 1st Place NPPA BoP Independent Feature Audio Slideshow


●Once you have good audio, primarily nat-sound, use it to reinforce the storytelling.
Weslaco Bullriders - Life Lessons Learned Over 8 Seconds – by Nathan Lambrecht
Won 1st Place NPPA BoP Small Circ. Sports Audio Slideshow


●Next step is to weave cinematic storytelling into your productions. The benefits of non-linear storytelling helps "hook" a viewer.
At Home on the Farm – by Chet White
Won 1st Place NPPA BoP Small Circ. Feature Audio Slideshow


●Utilize voice-overs for difficult subjects that need clarification and to limit text slides.
All out of Hope: Seeking Shelter in Pakistan – by Katie Falkenberg
Won 2nd Place NPPA BoP Small Circ. Feature Audio Slideshow


NPPA Best of Photojournalism Awards
BoP Audio Slideshow Feature Winners
BoP Audio Slideshow Natural Disaster Winners
BoP Audio Slideshow News Winners
BoP Audio Slideshow Sports Winners



Character Driven Storytelling
New York Times - One in 8 Million
Weekly audio slideshow on a character either recommended or found.
The Mayoral Maid
The Subway Busker
The Corner Druggist


What it takes for a complete package to be created and produced with a team.


Mindy McAdams "Flash Journalism Book"

No comments:

Post a Comment