I attended one of these workshops a couple years ago and it was great. Happy to chat if you want more info. Details below!
-Mia
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The Multimedia Reporting and Convergence Workshop offers intensive
training that covers all aspects of multimedia news production; from
basic storyboarding to hands-on instruction with hardware and software
for production of multimedia stories. Participants will be organized
into teams to report on a pre-arranged story in the Bay Area, and then
construct a multimedia presentation based on that coverage.
Participants are taught skills they need to produce quality multimedia
stories including:
• Video recording and editing
• Photography and audio slideshows
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Audio recording and editing
• Voice coaching for narration or stand-
ups
• Photoshop and Web design concepts
• Producing Adobe Flash
interactive story graphics
May 2011 multimedia workshop applications must be received by March
25, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Professional print and broadcast journalists who
want to develop multimedia skills to support their publication’s web
publishing effort.
COST: The fellowship covers all lodging, meals, and instruction costs.
Cost of travel to the workshop must be paid by the applicant’s news
organization.
HOW TO APPLY: An online application form and instructions are
available at: http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/workshops/apply/
Applicants need to register with the site to begin an application
(valid e-mail address required). Applications can be saved and
completed in several sessions.
If you have any questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions
at http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/training/faq or contact
Alisha Diego Klatt, program specialist, at
kdmcinfo@journalism.berkeley.edu or (510) 642-3892.
*Organizational investment commitment required as a part of
application.