Mindy McAdams from the University of Florida (my master's degree alma mater) today posted a great set of instructions on editing audio for podcasts.
This comes on the heels of a post about buying an audio recorder that works.
These are the third and fourth posts of her series "Reporter's Guide to Multimedia Proficiency," which is where we hope we're all headed in this class.
Her entire blog is a great resource for everybody.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Getting ready for the mid-term
As I mentioned earlier this week, the mid-term exam is set for March 11, and it will take the entire 1 hour, 50 minutes of the class.
It will consist of three questions, all of which you will respond to.
You will be answering questions about all of the topics to that point in the course, including the future of journalism online, the impact of online journalism on traditional media, media convergence, citizen journalism and blogging.
I will spend more time in March specifically getting you ready for that exam, so don't sweat the small stuff.
In the meantime, it is your job to peruse articles posted here, linked to from my Twitter page, posted to RamCT and anywhere else you might be able to find on these fantabulous Inter-Tubes. There's a million of 'em.
Here's another fine example, summarizing many ideas we've already heard about.
It will consist of three questions, all of which you will respond to.
You will be answering questions about all of the topics to that point in the course, including the future of journalism online, the impact of online journalism on traditional media, media convergence, citizen journalism and blogging.
I will spend more time in March specifically getting you ready for that exam, so don't sweat the small stuff.
In the meantime, it is your job to peruse articles posted here, linked to from my Twitter page, posted to RamCT and anywhere else you might be able to find on these fantabulous Inter-Tubes. There's a million of 'em.
Here's another fine example, summarizing many ideas we've already heard about.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Former Time editor advocates charging for newspaper content
Aspen Institute director Walter Isaacson, formerly the managing editor at Time, is on a media blitz with his idea to save newspapers, or more specifically, the system of reporting provided by traditional newspapers.
He has written an article for Time and appeared on The Daily Show yesterday, pushing his idea of charging for newspaper content on the Web, much as iTunes charges using for downloading songs.
Our guest on Wednesday, Steve Outing, likely will have a few ideas on this, so read and watch.
He has written an article for Time and appeared on The Daily Show yesterday, pushing his idea of charging for newspaper content on the Web, much as iTunes charges using for downloading songs.
Our guest on Wednesday, Steve Outing, likely will have a few ideas on this, so read and watch.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Guest speakers next week
Just a quick reminder that we will have guest speakers in class both days next week. My only requirement is that guest speakers be named "Steve," apparently.
First, on Monday, Feb. 9, Steve Harbula, the sports channel content manager for Examiner.com, will come to our class to participate in our initial discussion about citizen journalism. Examiner.com is a nation-wide citizen journalism initiative backed by Denver's Philip Anschutz, and the company has its national offices in Denver. It was discussed also in a column by David Kopel in The Rocky Mountain News on Saturday.
Next, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, CSU graduate and new media guru Steve Outing will come to class for the first hour to talk about a variety of issues, but we'll pay particular interest to his ideas on the paperless newsroom: "What a surviving newsroom will look like when the presses go silent." Also, be ready to discuss other initiatives being started by journalists.
This is a change from our initial schedule, and I'll adjust the schedule below to reflect this change.
Please be prepared for both classes by watching the News 4 video and reading the articles linked above.
First, on Monday, Feb. 9, Steve Harbula, the sports channel content manager for Examiner.com, will come to our class to participate in our initial discussion about citizen journalism. Examiner.com is a nation-wide citizen journalism initiative backed by Denver's Philip Anschutz, and the company has its national offices in Denver. It was discussed also in a column by David Kopel in The Rocky Mountain News on Saturday.
Next, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, CSU graduate and new media guru Steve Outing will come to class for the first hour to talk about a variety of issues, but we'll pay particular interest to his ideas on the paperless newsroom: "What a surviving newsroom will look like when the presses go silent." Also, be ready to discuss other initiatives being started by journalists.
This is a change from our initial schedule, and I'll adjust the schedule below to reflect this change.
Please be prepared for both classes by watching the News 4 video and reading the articles linked above.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Audio editing help from Audacity
If you would rather work at home (or on your laptop at other locations) on your audio files rather than working in Clark C255, you should probably download Audacity editing software.
It's free. Adobe Audition is not, but Audition is more robust and it's loaded in the C255 lab. The C255 lab is free only on Fridays, generally, so by using Audition, you're limiting yourself to those times unless you buy it for own use.
The first Audio Project (podcast to introduce a blogger) is due on Feb. 18, so you need to figure out how you're going to get that done.
Audacity has a great Wiki site to help you get started doing the basics of sound recording.
If you're going to use Audition, the 390-page user manual also is available via PDF online.
It's free. Adobe Audition is not, but Audition is more robust and it's loaded in the C255 lab. The C255 lab is free only on Fridays, generally, so by using Audition, you're limiting yourself to those times unless you buy it for own use.
The first Audio Project (podcast to introduce a blogger) is due on Feb. 18, so you need to figure out how you're going to get that done.
Audacity has a great Wiki site to help you get started doing the basics of sound recording.
If you're going to use Audition, the 390-page user manual also is available via PDF online.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Spring Semester 2009 schedule, Part I
Introduction to Class and Blogging
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Course Introduction
Why Online Journalism is Different and Why You Should Care (PP)
Monday, Jan. 26
Before Class: Read Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 from Briggs
Journalistic Blogging (PP)
Lab: Exercises from Chapters 1 and 2
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Before Class: Read Chapter 5: How to Blog
Prepare Blog Beat Coverage Plan
Lab: Set up and Begin Blogging
Homework Reading: "Daily posts, perseverance make the difference . . ."
"How to Make Your Blog a Paying Business"
"Papers must charge for Web sites to survive"
Convergence, Citizen Journalism and the Business of Online Journalism
Monday, Feb. 2
State of the News Media 2008
Class: Discussion of readings
Lab: Review First Blog Entries and Revise (Peer Editing Exercise)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 (Bring your audio recorders)
Readings for Class: Chapters 3 and 7 of Briggs
"Non-profit journalism" available at RamCT
Rocky Mountain News: "Non-profit newspaper? Nonsense"
Examiner.com: "Denver journalists hold candlelight vigil" (click on and watch/read links)
Class: Discussion of readings
Lab: Begin Audio Project: "Classmate Interview with Photo”
Monday, Feb. 9
Readings for class: Nicholas Lemann: "Amateur Hour: Journalism without Journalists"
“Citizen Journalism” “A Most Useful Definition of Citizen Journalism” by Jay Rosen
Class: Guest Speaker: Steve Harbula, Examiner.com
Wednesday, Feb. 11
First Hour: Guest Speaker Steve Outing
Second Hour: “Convergence Continuum”
Before Class: “Convergence Defined” by Rich Gordon
Monday, Feb. 16
Class: “News War, Part III” video and discussion
Readings for Class: TBA
Lab: Editing of first audio project
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Audio project due at 1 p.m.
Class: “News War, Part III” video and discussion completed
Readings for Class: TBA
Lab: Listen to and discuss Lab Project “Classmate Interview”
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Course Introduction
Why Online Journalism is Different and Why You Should Care (PP)
Monday, Jan. 26
Before Class: Read Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 from Briggs
Journalistic Blogging (PP)
Lab: Exercises from Chapters 1 and 2
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Before Class: Read Chapter 5: How to Blog
Prepare Blog Beat Coverage Plan
Lab: Set up and Begin Blogging
Homework Reading: "Daily posts, perseverance make the difference . . ."
"How to Make Your Blog a Paying Business"
"Papers must charge for Web sites to survive"
Convergence, Citizen Journalism and the Business of Online Journalism
Monday, Feb. 2
State of the News Media 2008
Class: Discussion of readings
Lab: Review First Blog Entries and Revise (Peer Editing Exercise)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 (Bring your audio recorders)
Readings for Class: Chapters 3 and 7 of Briggs
"Non-profit journalism" available at RamCT
Rocky Mountain News: "Non-profit newspaper? Nonsense"
Examiner.com: "Denver journalists hold candlelight vigil" (click on and watch/read links)
Class: Discussion of readings
Lab: Begin Audio Project: "Classmate Interview with Photo”
Monday, Feb. 9
Readings for class: Nicholas Lemann: "Amateur Hour: Journalism without Journalists"
“Citizen Journalism” “A Most Useful Definition of Citizen Journalism” by Jay Rosen
Class: Guest Speaker: Steve Harbula, Examiner.com
Wednesday, Feb. 11
First Hour: Guest Speaker Steve Outing
Second Hour: “Convergence Continuum”
Before Class: “Convergence Defined” by Rich Gordon
Monday, Feb. 16
Class: “News War, Part III” video and discussion
Readings for Class: TBA
Lab: Editing of first audio project
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Audio project due at 1 p.m.
Class: “News War, Part III” video and discussion completed
Readings for Class: TBA
Lab: Listen to and discuss Lab Project “Classmate Interview”
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The final projects are here!
Hey.
These are the final multimedia projects done by the students in this class:
Team No. 1 put together a package on Old Town Fort Collins, and they chose to tell the story chronologically, personifying Old Town in a kind of Day-in-the-Life-of project. Team No. 1: Amy McHone, project manager; Kendall Storaci, Web designer; Micka King, multimedia reporter; and Lauren Karpiel, reporter/writer.
Team No. 2 focused its project on a local band, Roe, with an eye toward telling the story of how difficult it is to "make it" in a crowded music scene. Team No. 2: Ryan Breen, project manager; Leslie Stinson, Web designer; Rebecca Howard, multimedia reporter; and Mary Warren, reporter/writer.
Team No. 3 focused on World AIDS Day and told stories about the scourge from a local perspective. Team No. 3: Trevor Simonton, project manager; Rachel Timmons, Web designer; Katelyn Mahoney, multimedia reporter; and Angie Pittman, reporter/writer.
Team No. 4 tells about the difficulty of finding a sober ride in Fort Collins and of dealing with the problems created by drunken driving. Team No. 4: Shanna Pittman, project manager; Josh Arnold, Web designer; Joseph O'Malley, multimedia reporter; and Ashlee Omerigic, reporter/writer.
Enjoy and have a great semester break.
These are the final multimedia projects done by the students in this class:
Team No. 1 put together a package on Old Town Fort Collins, and they chose to tell the story chronologically, personifying Old Town in a kind of Day-in-the-Life-of project. Team No. 1: Amy McHone, project manager; Kendall Storaci, Web designer; Micka King, multimedia reporter; and Lauren Karpiel, reporter/writer.
Team No. 2 focused its project on a local band, Roe, with an eye toward telling the story of how difficult it is to "make it" in a crowded music scene. Team No. 2: Ryan Breen, project manager; Leslie Stinson, Web designer; Rebecca Howard, multimedia reporter; and Mary Warren, reporter/writer.
Team No. 3 focused on World AIDS Day and told stories about the scourge from a local perspective. Team No. 3: Trevor Simonton, project manager; Rachel Timmons, Web designer; Katelyn Mahoney, multimedia reporter; and Angie Pittman, reporter/writer.
Team No. 4 tells about the difficulty of finding a sober ride in Fort Collins and of dealing with the problems created by drunken driving. Team No. 4: Shanna Pittman, project manager; Josh Arnold, Web designer; Joseph O'Malley, multimedia reporter; and Ashlee Omerigic, reporter/writer.
Enjoy and have a great semester break.
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