RJI news
AP’s DataKit: Helping teams collaborate efficiently
Datakit, a new tool developed by the Associated Press, helps journalists organize and collaborate on data analysis projects.
Gimbals: Tips and tools
Overview of the three of the most popular iPhone gimbals on the market: The DJI Osmo Mobile 2, the Zhiyun Smooth 4 and the Freefly Movi Cinema Robot
Gimbals for video: A tool for journalists on the move
Monty Davis, of The Kansas City Star, shares advice on gimbals for video journalism
The road to OTT: Be adaptable and willing to change
Your cheese will keep moving faster and faster is the best summation of our 50 minute discussion with Seth Geiger, President and co-founder of SmithGeiger.
Python for Mac: A step-by-step guide for journalists
Python’s simple, readable syntax and active, open-source community make it a great first language for anyone who wants to learn to code.
Gimbals for video: Billie Stock
University of Missouri graduate student, Emily Kummerfeld, tested out various gimbals to produce this feature piece on Bille Stock and her photography business.
When it comes to OTT, best advice is to “Just do it. . .”
“Just do it,” was the answer to a final question when I checked in with Joe Terrell, News Director at KLTV in Tyler, Texas. The question was to identify one thing his team learned since the 2017 launch of the 24/7 digital product East Texas Now.
Post Episode 14: Local news reporters expose government corruption, health concerns
In Episode 14, Post highlights reporting done by local news outlets that has made a difference for smaller communities often left out of the national news spotlight.
Seminars to equip student competition participants with information to develop verification tools
RJI has launched a seminar series to equip 2019–20 Student Innovation Competition participants with relevant information needed to develop verification tools to fight against deep fakes and fabricated content.
Installing and adapting to new technology in the newsroom
Among the collection of strange choices at the car wash is always something called New Car Smell. When classes began at the University of Missouri last month, the KOMU-TV newsroom was filled with the aroma of their newly installed video management system.