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While I’ve got your eyes and ears, let me plug the book Larry Nance and I have been laboring over for the past several years. The Basics of Videojournalism. This is a hands-on book written by two experienced pros that focuses on what you need to know to tell visual stories. Critical are knowledge of Read More →
Who is Robin Still?
The name Robin Still is written along with presumably what is a NYPD press ID number on the zipper tape of a vintage WCBS newsfilm-era Auricon barney I acquired recently. Only thing Google comes up with when I search for Robin Still is a mention on the NPPA TV PoY Read More →
Going all academic on ya…
I like to challenge myself and do read the occasional academic paper. Just stumbled on a new one that explores an old and much loved theme: The Decisive Moment. This concept was hammered into my teenage brain in community college by the great Edwin Schwyn, who rocked and ruled the photography department at San Joaquin Read More →
New York Goes Hollywood
GTT’s New York crew recently hit the road and headed down to Washington DC. There we did a shoot for the new TV show Unsung: Hollywood. This particular episode was with comedian and activist Dick Gregory. We had a pretty big setup for this one. Our A cam was the HDX-900 and out B-cam was […]
Read More →Calling all (prospective) VJs in Egypt…
I kind of keep an eye on my blog stats and was surprised to see a sudden increase in hits from Egypt. Considering the events there the past week, I kind of understand the desire by those caught up in the conflict to get the word out. So consider this a primer – a quick Read More →
Parallel Light…
Over on The Basics of Videojournalism facebook page we’re promoting all things light this week. News is a 24/7 kinda business and there will be times you’ll need something to light up the night or fill in faces of interviews during the day. The former requires something easy to use and portable – an on-camera Read More →