I am a freelance photojournalist and videographer. I also develop content for social media platforms. I am currently teaching three courses in the Mass Communications Department at Virginia State University.
So one of the biggest problems you may experience as a staff is that you are limited when it comes to the software available for your staff to edit and produce videos.
There is a free app that GoPro has provided for download in the App store for Apple and Android devices. It is called Quik and it quickly edits your videos from footage on your phone. There is also a desktop version you can use on your computers, but honestly the phone version seems to be more user friendly. Plus it is a must for journalists working on the fly.
For everyone who is tired with using the same old formatted templates for your lower thirds, here is a great video that will teach you how to create a video with a transparent background for your to use on all of your broadcast videos.
Welcome to the online Broadcast Staff Manual! This site is dedicated to helping broadcast journalism staffs everywhere. There is something for the new adviser and experienced adviser alike. In addition, students should find these resources useful for everyday operations in the studio and production room. Here are some suggestions on how to use the site, and the rational behind how it is setup.
Where do I begin?
Most new advisers are concerned about getting their room set up and year planned out. A lot of the planning for a broadcast staff is centered around how to set up the staff. This is why the first tab is concerned with the staff. Under this tab there is information on staff positions, staff goals, how to formulate a mission statement, staff building, etc. Continue reading How to use this site→
Recording audio for new broadcast students can often be THE most difficult part to getting great video stories. Here are five tips on getting the most out of your audio.
1. NEVER, EVER, EVER rely on the onboard microphone, unless it is a high quality shotgun boom microphone that has separate level adjustments on the camera itself.
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