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The Richard W. Adkins Collection
In the midst of asking for writers, I dug into the b-roll.net archives. I found many classics that haven’t seen the light of day in a while. They may be a little dusty, but they’re still worth something. Before there was such a thing as a “blog,” a chief photographer Read More →
Let’s Go Camping
From: David Dahlquist, Freelance News Photographer San Juan Capistrano, CA I was covering a three day breast cancer walk last month and we were on location 24/7 for all three days. While shooting interviews with some of the volunteers at night in small dome tents. I needed to light the Read More →
Looking for Writers
A recent thread on the b-roll.net FORUM discussed the quality writing in the most recent NPPA News Photographer magazine. I have always respected the fact that the original organization dedicated to photojournalism produces a professional quality monthly magazine. It’s not an easy task. Even if you don’t feel the content Read More →
Rules Released for the 2009 AWARDS
As 2008 comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on a year of great shooting. Sure, you didn’t always avoid the dreaded city council meeting, but you captured some great moments in top-notch, story-telling packages. We want to see those stories! Here are the basic rules: Read More →
Evil Media
Kind of like spring cleaning, the re-design of b-roll.net has allowed me to revisit some classic elements of b-roll.net that haven’t been seen in a while. Many years ago, a talented photographer started doodling on his assignment sheets – and submitting them to b-roll.net. Evil Media was born. Charlie Hatfield Read More →
NFL in 3D
From: The Wall Street Journal “[Tonight’s] game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders will be broadcast live in 3-D to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston. It is a preliminary step on what is likely a long road to any regular 3-D broadcasts of football Read More →
Night Video – Is it Black or White?
code20photog has brought up an interesting discussion in the b-roll.net FORUM. The basic concept being – the EP at his station has laid down an edict that all night-side packages begin with night video – even if it is not the best video. The debate is interesting, but it brings Read More →