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News and commentary of interest to journalism innovators and entrepreneurs

News and commentary of interest to journalism innovators and entrepreneurs

News and commentary of interest to journalism innovators and entrepreneurs

News and commentary of interest to journalism innovators and entrepreneurs

When we first began this project, we already knew that journalism was shifting in a new direction. Whether or not mobile journalism would play a large role was unknown. After our experiences this semester, we believe mobile journalism will be a part of the evolution of the industry.

News and commentary of interest to journalism innovators and entrepreneurs

About a month ago I reported at a bike polo practice but the light, especially during the interview, wasn't the greatest. Because the majority of the practice takes place at night, lit only by street lamps, there was nothing to light the interviewee's face and I did not have an external light on me that day. I went back a few weeks later and I set up the light exactly as how the kit is set up to use the external light. Below is what I collected. The content of the video is irrelevant, we are just using it as a light test.

This week I covered the Pride Parade, held on campus April 25, 2012. Lots of signs, colorful clothing and chanting made for a good audio project—and audio was something I wanted to experience before the semester ends.

One problem I had is just a transition from regular equipment to the cell phone. It’s a completely different way of collecting material.

Can you really use a smartphone as a reporting tool? Find out how.

The pace of change: the gadgets just keep on coming. The Gadget Guy shares what's new.

A mobile app is an extension of your print products—the visual design, tone and content of your mobile space need to be your voice and brand identity, because that is how people will view them.

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Find out where and how people want to get their news, and then come up with technology and content that gives consumers what they want.

Using the Vericorder technology and the mobile kit has been a gift for a number of reasons. Not having to juggle heavy, inconvenient equipment across Columbia has possibly been my favorite part of this capstone project. All the equipment I need can fit in my purse or a small bag.

News and commentary of interest to journalism innovators and entrepreneurs