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Just thought I’d share this with you all after spotting it on the must read http://berglondon.com/blog/2012/01/16/your-friday-links-on-monday/ blog roll. Just goes to show what you can do with video if you’re craving a make over

Download the app here github.com/arturoc/FaceSubstitution

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I stumbled across this post on http://kottke.org/ It’s really thought provoking in terms of how we present news stories now and in the future, maybe even a concern as news drifts towards entertainment. One of the great opportunities of digital is the convergence of genre. One such platform is  Popcorn which is very exciting. This open source site allows video, audio and other media to control elements of a webpage. They suggest authors can let their media be the “conductor” of interactive and immersive experiences. Other cinematic type approaches are presented by journalists who merge the audio and still genre to create amazing storytelling. Duck Rabbit are brilliant at making sure the story is central and that the genre or tools selected to tell it are appropriate. I share their passion for audio having worked like them in radio for many years. Sound is a very evocative sense and sometimes you can even smell it! The Missing is a piece that evokes incredible emotion.

Great stories are great stories irrespective of the publishing platform. What digital allows is a more rich way of telling them. Those that are successful are those that choose the right tools in the box to tell these great stories.

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http://mediastorm.com/blog/2011/07/28/interview-with-mediastorm-producer-rick-gershon/

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work with a number of exceptional camera operators. I’ve always been struck by the adaptability of their approach to every story constantly thinking ahead and problem solving along the way. Learning from those who are out in the field shooting everyday sometimes in extreme conditions is essential for today’s video journalists who can often underestimate pre planning.

It’s often the smallest trivial thing that can halt the whole shoot which is why this account is a must read for anyone commissioning, deploying, producing and shooting.

Enjoy!

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I’d barely got my feet under the table at NOTW but I felt like one of
the team from day one. This video sums up the professionalism and spirit
of the people who brought you Britains biggest selling Sunday
newspaper. I wish them all the best of luck.

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http://www.videojournalist.ca/2011/04/04/avoiding-the-dslr-temptation/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhbml6_lady-gaga-born-this-way_music

I was more than a little excited about feasting my eyes on the latest Gaga video creation. What would follow the spectacle of ‘telephone’?? Um STEPS yes STEPS that is what this song and video reminds me of! A euro pop sing along tune with all the hand movements of ‘tragedy’ only thing missing is ‘H’!

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http://techcrunch.com/2011/03/11/arianna-huffington/#

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This video is on tape so quality isn’t good but the concept is very much of our time. Also I love the fashion

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http://Www.totaal.co.uk

Check out his work immediately

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Birmingham City Carling Cup win – fans’ reaction – Road to Wembley – Sport – Videos & Pics – Birmingham Mail http://t.co/Jg0rwpp

25 seconds in and we get to see what can only be described as emotional images. The poor sound, badly focused, out of frame shots do not distract from the compelling nature of the subject, essentially…joy. The badly scripted intro and poorly shot GV’s (general views) are a good example of why trying to emulate big production TV is not only tough on your own but totally unnecessary. My suggestion is to approach the video element of the story holistically. What does the moving image offer that text and still images don’t? The added value element.

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