For my final project, I plan on including writing out my script in a blog, and include links to the website of the organization and related topics.
My focus is on Stonewall Columbus, the GLBT organization group for Central Ohio. An example of related links would be other gay organizations groups, like the New York Times offered for their story on Obama's health plan.
I like that the New York Times provides related topics for its readers. The more information readers get the better understanding they will have.
I do not like that the related links were links to other articles in the newspaper. Links to other sources of information provide a different perspective which should be welcomed.
Pictures of members of the organization, the building of Stonewall, and past events will be included in my blog. The pictures will either be included in the video or somewhere throughout the script. An example of having pictures in the video comes from ESPN.com's segment of Ladainian Tomlinson being released from the Chargers
The picture provided in the video is a graph of Tomlinson's production. It was important because it gave an idea of how he has declined over years.
I thought more pictures of what he did for the San Diego community or even on the field would have gave more of an idea of how vital he is/was to San Diego.
The video will be of the interviews I conduct. Obama's health plan article on CNN.com provides two videos, one of his the White House press secretary and the other of CNN analysts giving their opinion on Obama's plan.
I thought it would have been better to have a video of a Republican figure who opposes the bill and why he opposes it.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Compare/Contrast Stories
President Barack Obama recently unveiled his health bill plan.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and David M. Herszenhorn wrote an article about it for the New York Times.
CNN.com has an article that was contributed by Dana Bash, Lisa Desjardins, Kristi Keck, Suzanne Malveaux, Alan Silverleib, and Deirdre Walsh.
The New York Times article highlights what the article is about in the first paragraph.
Strengths:
Gets to the point with what the article is about.
Quotes from Republicans who oppose the bill were given.
A link to Obama's health care proposal is an option.
A back story with one of the writers, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, can be heard by clicking on the play button. The interview is a good source of multimedia and provides even more information for readers.
A link to a discussion is provided below the back story for readers to interact with others and give their own opinion.
Related topics are provided.
Ability to share this story through email or other social networks is provided.
Very informative.
Weaknesses:
Only one picture of Obama is seen throughout the article.
No videos of Obama, his staff, or analysts critiquing the plan.
Only Stolberg was interviewed. A different perspective besides the co-author of the story would have made the article even stronger.
The CNN article offers more options in terms of providing more information on Obama's health plan.
It's strengths are:
A direct link is provided to the blueprint Obama offered. The article also provides key bullet points about the health care plan.
CNN provides a power-point right above the article. It offers eight captions with brief, important information on the health plan. Photos are provided for each caption as well.
To the left at the beginning of the article, story highlights are present. They are simply a preview of what to expect to read.
Next to paragraphs 6,7,and 8, there are two videos: one of Robert Gibbs, White House Press Secretary, and of CNN analysts expressing concern about the bill.
Quotes of those who oppose the bill were given.
Links to related topics are provided.
Viewer comments are at the bottom of the page.
Ability to share this article either through email or through social networks is provided.
Overall, a lot of strengths. Information is abundant.
Weaknesses:
The major issue in passing a bill has been the disagreement between Democrats and Republicans. I feel by not having a video of Republicans who oppose this plan would have made this article stronger.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and David M. Herszenhorn wrote an article about it for the New York Times.
CNN.com has an article that was contributed by Dana Bash, Lisa Desjardins, Kristi Keck, Suzanne Malveaux, Alan Silverleib, and Deirdre Walsh.
The New York Times article highlights what the article is about in the first paragraph.
Strengths:
Gets to the point with what the article is about.
Quotes from Republicans who oppose the bill were given.
A link to Obama's health care proposal is an option.
A back story with one of the writers, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, can be heard by clicking on the play button. The interview is a good source of multimedia and provides even more information for readers.
A link to a discussion is provided below the back story for readers to interact with others and give their own opinion.
Related topics are provided.
Ability to share this story through email or other social networks is provided.
Very informative.
Weaknesses:
Only one picture of Obama is seen throughout the article.
No videos of Obama, his staff, or analysts critiquing the plan.
Only Stolberg was interviewed. A different perspective besides the co-author of the story would have made the article even stronger.
The CNN article offers more options in terms of providing more information on Obama's health plan.
It's strengths are:
A direct link is provided to the blueprint Obama offered. The article also provides key bullet points about the health care plan.
CNN provides a power-point right above the article. It offers eight captions with brief, important information on the health plan. Photos are provided for each caption as well.
To the left at the beginning of the article, story highlights are present. They are simply a preview of what to expect to read.
Next to paragraphs 6,7,and 8, there are two videos: one of Robert Gibbs, White House Press Secretary, and of CNN analysts expressing concern about the bill.
Quotes of those who oppose the bill were given.
Links to related topics are provided.
Viewer comments are at the bottom of the page.
Ability to share this article either through email or through social networks is provided.
Overall, a lot of strengths. Information is abundant.
Weaknesses:
The major issue in passing a bill has been the disagreement between Democrats and Republicans. I feel by not having a video of Republicans who oppose this plan would have made this article stronger.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Social Media in News
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4934763
This story is about an Oregon University football player, Jamere Holland, being kicked off the team for a post he made on his Facebook page. It was expletive-filled, that also stated: "I wish I could block whites as friends and only have blacks LOL, cause apparently I'm misunderstood."
Usually, when players from professional or college teams are kicked off teams or punished, the public is not always aware of the reasons why. "Conduct detrimental" or "violating team rules" are the explanations given.
In this case, Chip Kelly, the head football coach, did not give an exact detail as to why Holland was kicked off the team. All he said was he would not give any specifics, but it is easy to figure out.
Social media, as in this case, often gives the media answers and information it would not normally be given. Social networks allow access to a lot of different people. Before, journalists and the public would have to rely on what a spokesperson or a coach says regarding any incident. Social media can eliminate that middle man for journalists and the public.
This story is about an Oregon University football player, Jamere Holland, being kicked off the team for a post he made on his Facebook page. It was expletive-filled, that also stated: "I wish I could block whites as friends and only have blacks LOL, cause apparently I'm misunderstood."
Usually, when players from professional or college teams are kicked off teams or punished, the public is not always aware of the reasons why. "Conduct detrimental" or "violating team rules" are the explanations given.
In this case, Chip Kelly, the head football coach, did not give an exact detail as to why Holland was kicked off the team. All he said was he would not give any specifics, but it is easy to figure out.
Social media, as in this case, often gives the media answers and information it would not normally be given. Social networks allow access to a lot of different people. Before, journalists and the public would have to rely on what a spokesperson or a coach says regarding any incident. Social media can eliminate that middle man for journalists and the public.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Feature/Final Project Outline
I will be doing my feature on Stonewall Columbus, a GLBT organization in Central Ohio.
I plan on going to visit Stonewall Monday, Feb. 22 after class to plan interviews for Friday afternoon. I will be doing a news-style report, similar to the news presentations we did in class that covered four different types of stories.
The goal is to have the video-interviews for the project complete by Friday, February 26. Reason why I am aiming for that date is because my sister will be visiting this weekend and she has experience making videos and adding pictures. She is currently making a video every week for her wedding blog: http://sdcwedding.tumblr.com/
I am hoping to speak with as many people as possible. I know the minimum required is six sources with four direct quotes. Depending on how much material I get through the interviews, that will allow me to choose one of the three options. I am leaning toward producing the 4-minute audio or video broadcast, complete with script.
Questions/Comments I plan on asking:
1. How long have you been a part of the organizations
2. What are your individual goals for being in the organization?
3. What does Stonewall stand for?
4. What does Stonewall strive to accomplish?
5. What are some events Stonewall has done in the past? Events being planned right now?
6. How does Stonewall reach out to gays and non-gays locally, nationally, internationally?
7. What does Stonewall do for its members?
8. What does Stonewall do for the community?
9. Is Stonewall active in the political scene?
10. How Stonewall make life easier for the GLBT community?
These questions will vary depending on who I talk to - whether it is a member or someone in charge. Plus I will be seeing where the interviews take me and if I find a story within their community. Until then, I plan on doing a profile on Stonewall and how they currently are involved in the Columbus community.
For the interviews, I plan on recording everything I am told, and if/when I get material I can work with, I plan on going with that with every interview. Probably interviewing the person in charge first will be the best way to go about it.
After I have the interviews complete, finalizing the script should be a lot easier because I know the material that I will be using for the production.
In-Class Assignment 2/22/2010
On Facebook, I am following the group "Support Gay Marriage in Ohio."
Gay marriage is one of the major issues currently being debated in this country, whether it should be allowed or not. I am expecting this to be one of the topics discussed by some of the members of Stonewall Columbus.
Hopefully, some of those members are part of this same group as well, and I can play it into my story of how they use this group, as well as other forms of social media, to effectively communicate with people throughout Ohio and the rest of the country.
Even if they are not part of Stonewall, I can get their thoughts on how they go about making a difference within the gay community.
The group states who the administrators are, so messaging them and asking for a phone interview could be a possibility, or requesting interviews with members of the group is also an option. Phone interviews or interviews through instant messaging can be quick and efficient. If any of them are in Columbus, I can meet them face-to-face to conduct a video interview.
I plan on going to visit Stonewall Monday, Feb. 22 after class to plan interviews for Friday afternoon. I will be doing a news-style report, similar to the news presentations we did in class that covered four different types of stories.
The goal is to have the video-interviews for the project complete by Friday, February 26. Reason why I am aiming for that date is because my sister will be visiting this weekend and she has experience making videos and adding pictures. She is currently making a video every week for her wedding blog: http://sdcwedding.tumblr.com/
I am hoping to speak with as many people as possible. I know the minimum required is six sources with four direct quotes. Depending on how much material I get through the interviews, that will allow me to choose one of the three options. I am leaning toward producing the 4-minute audio or video broadcast, complete with script.
Questions/Comments I plan on asking:
1. How long have you been a part of the organizations
2. What are your individual goals for being in the organization?
3. What does Stonewall stand for?
4. What does Stonewall strive to accomplish?
5. What are some events Stonewall has done in the past? Events being planned right now?
6. How does Stonewall reach out to gays and non-gays locally, nationally, internationally?
7. What does Stonewall do for its members?
8. What does Stonewall do for the community?
9. Is Stonewall active in the political scene?
10. How Stonewall make life easier for the GLBT community?
These questions will vary depending on who I talk to - whether it is a member or someone in charge. Plus I will be seeing where the interviews take me and if I find a story within their community. Until then, I plan on doing a profile on Stonewall and how they currently are involved in the Columbus community.
For the interviews, I plan on recording everything I am told, and if/when I get material I can work with, I plan on going with that with every interview. Probably interviewing the person in charge first will be the best way to go about it.
After I have the interviews complete, finalizing the script should be a lot easier because I know the material that I will be using for the production.
In-Class Assignment 2/22/2010
On Facebook, I am following the group "Support Gay Marriage in Ohio."
Gay marriage is one of the major issues currently being debated in this country, whether it should be allowed or not. I am expecting this to be one of the topics discussed by some of the members of Stonewall Columbus.
Hopefully, some of those members are part of this same group as well, and I can play it into my story of how they use this group, as well as other forms of social media, to effectively communicate with people throughout Ohio and the rest of the country.
Even if they are not part of Stonewall, I can get their thoughts on how they go about making a difference within the gay community.
The group states who the administrators are, so messaging them and asking for a phone interview could be a possibility, or requesting interviews with members of the group is also an option. Phone interviews or interviews through instant messaging can be quick and efficient. If any of them are in Columbus, I can meet them face-to-face to conduct a video interview.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Script Broadcast
Eastern snow storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power Sunday morning.
More than 300,000 people from Pennsylvania to Virginia were without electricity after the blizzard brought down many power lines.
According to the National Weather Service, about 26.5 inches of snow fell in Wilmington, Del. Utility companies are reporting more than 19,000 residents in Delaware were without power Sunday afternoon.
On a brighter note, the state of Delaware has a star in the making in David Sills after committing to USC at an unprecedented young age.
The 13-year-old, 6'0” tall quarterback is receiving a full-ride scholarship to his dream school to play college ball beginning in 2015.
USC head football coach Lane Kiffin made the scholarship offer after viewing video of the young phenom provided to him by Sills' personal coach, Steve Clarkson.
Clarkson feels Sills is better than current USC quarterback Matt Barkley and former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen when they were his age.
Sills and his father, David Sills IV, plan to fly out to Los Angeles in the coming weeks to meet Kiffin.
Staying in the Los Angeles area, three separate shootings have left three dead in South Los Angeles, early Sunday morning.
The first shooting took place after midnight when a 19-year-old man was gunned down in front of a residence in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Police feel it is gang-related.
The second shooting left a man in his 30s dead after a bullet to the head. The crime took place in Crenshaw at 3:50 a.m.
The third shooting, around 4:30 a.m., saw two brothers being ambushed by two males and two females in Jefferson Park. One brother was killed while the other is in critical condition. Police believe this to be gang-related.
In international news, a man from Malawi, Africa, is under arrest after voicing his support for gay rights.
Peter Sawali, 21, was arrested after putting up posters on a busy road in the city of Blantyre that read, “Gay rights are human rights.”
Homosexuality is illegal in Malawi, and anyone who promotes and/or participates in any homosexual acts can go to prison for up to 14 years if found guilty.
In December, Steven Monjeza, 26, and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, 20, were arrested and charged with public indecency after becoming engaged in Malawi.
International human rights organizations are protesting the constitution of Malawi after the arrests of Monjeza and Chimbalanga.
More than 300,000 people from Pennsylvania to Virginia were without electricity after the blizzard brought down many power lines.
According to the National Weather Service, about 26.5 inches of snow fell in Wilmington, Del. Utility companies are reporting more than 19,000 residents in Delaware were without power Sunday afternoon.
On a brighter note, the state of Delaware has a star in the making in David Sills after committing to USC at an unprecedented young age.
The 13-year-old, 6'0” tall quarterback is receiving a full-ride scholarship to his dream school to play college ball beginning in 2015.
USC head football coach Lane Kiffin made the scholarship offer after viewing video of the young phenom provided to him by Sills' personal coach, Steve Clarkson.
Clarkson feels Sills is better than current USC quarterback Matt Barkley and former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen when they were his age.
Sills and his father, David Sills IV, plan to fly out to Los Angeles in the coming weeks to meet Kiffin.
Staying in the Los Angeles area, three separate shootings have left three dead in South Los Angeles, early Sunday morning.
The first shooting took place after midnight when a 19-year-old man was gunned down in front of a residence in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Police feel it is gang-related.
The second shooting left a man in his 30s dead after a bullet to the head. The crime took place in Crenshaw at 3:50 a.m.
The third shooting, around 4:30 a.m., saw two brothers being ambushed by two males and two females in Jefferson Park. One brother was killed while the other is in critical condition. Police believe this to be gang-related.
In international news, a man from Malawi, Africa, is under arrest after voicing his support for gay rights.
Peter Sawali, 21, was arrested after putting up posters on a busy road in the city of Blantyre that read, “Gay rights are human rights.”
Homosexuality is illegal in Malawi, and anyone who promotes and/or participates in any homosexual acts can go to prison for up to 14 years if found guilty.
In December, Steven Monjeza, 26, and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, 20, were arrested and charged with public indecency after becoming engaged in Malawi.
International human rights organizations are protesting the constitution of Malawi after the arrests of Monjeza and Chimbalanga.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Live Nation Hires Legendary Promoter Danny Caterinicchia to Run Dallas, Texas Office
Live Nation Entertainment announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas, Texas, that will be ran by veteran promoter Danny Caterinicchia.
Dallas, the fifth-largest market in the country, will now feature more shows presented by Live Nation Entertainment.
As Senior Vice President of the office, the responsibility will be to work with Live Nation-owned venues SuperPages.com Center and House of Blues, and major attractions such as Cowboys Stadium and American Airlines Center, among others.
Caterinicchia is a veteran promoter who has the track record of producing more than 3,00, shows from 1978-2002. He has a history of bringing many big-named artists to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, such as the Eagles and Paul McCartney.
Dallas, the fifth-largest market in the country, will now feature more shows presented by Live Nation Entertainment.
As Senior Vice President of the office, the responsibility will be to work with Live Nation-owned venues SuperPages.com Center and House of Blues, and major attractions such as Cowboys Stadium and American Airlines Center, among others.
Caterinicchia is a veteran promoter who has the track record of producing more than 3,00, shows from 1978-2002. He has a history of bringing many big-named artists to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, such as the Eagles and Paul McCartney.
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