tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198834116246674669.post1955005530117744059..comments2019-11-19T11:33:52.504-08:00Comments on digital_mojo: operation first casualtyMichael Faganshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16893856156074362316noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198834116246674669.post-61836425637568542702007-08-08T20:22:00.000-07:002007-08-08T20:22:00.000-07:00Obviously I don't know who 'anonymous' is...and th...Obviously I don't know who 'anonymous' is...and that makes it hard to respond in some ways.<BR/><BR/>I am not saying this is a masterpiece. I would agree with 'anonymous' that this is a good story, just not shot very well. That being said, I was amazed the first time I saw this video. I would argue in defense of the shooter, that broad streets in daylight, looks to be about noon, is a hard time to get any useful or interesting light.<BR/><BR/>I would argue that there is good video at newspapers, starting with <A HREF="http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/video/" REL="nofollow">Colin Mulvaney</A> at the Spokesman Review. Or check out this from <A HREF="http://newspaper-video.blogspot.com/2007/06/great-video-gold-rush-reality-check_08.html" REL="nofollow">Miami</A>, although the audio is very bad, which hurts the piece. Good story, perfect for video, not the best execution.<BR/><BR/>The point is, news, newsgathering and news storytelling is moving to the web whether you like it or not. Video is another tool that we as journalists need to learn how to use so that when a story calls for it, we can shoot video.<BR/><BR/>Do I think everything is worth video, no. Do I think once TV stations figure out how to put their video on the web newspapers are going to be in trouble, yes.<BR/><BR/>The paradigm is shifting. The good news is that good, documentary, storytelling has a chance on the web if you learn new crafts to supplement your old PJ, J and video skills.Michael Faganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893856156074362316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198834116246674669.post-86767977827438469342007-08-08T06:32:00.000-07:002007-08-08T06:32:00.000-07:00Anybody knowing how to operate a video camera can ...Anybody knowing how to operate a video camera can do that. The story is good and interesting, the images are not. There are no good angles or light. In fact, most of the video material I have seen in newspaper sites is very weak and basic. What's the point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com