ABSTRACT

It is becoming increasingly important for television reporters to be proficient in many, if not all, of the steps in production. The Solo Video Journalist will make handling all these responsibilities seem possible, and do so from the hands-on perspective of a current reporter with years of experience as a multimedia journalist. This book will cover all aspects of multimedia journalism, from planning for a segment, to dressing appropriately for one’s multiple roles, to conducting interviews and editing.

The instruction and guidance in this text will help make readers valuable players in their field, and it is filled with real-world examples and advice from current professionals. Whether it be college students learning from the ground up or journalists early in their careers, The Solo Video Journalist ensures they will have all the materials they need to be successful multimedia journalists.

part |2 pages

Part I Before the Story

chapter 1|13 pages

Planning Your Day

chapter 2|10 pages

Looking the Part

chapter 3|10 pages

Gearing Up

chapter |5 pages

Break 1 The Rise of the iReporter

part |2 pages

Part II In the Field

chapter 4|17 pages

Shooting Video

chapter 5|18 pages

Shooting Interviews

chapter 6|11 pages

Recording a Stand-Up

chapter |6 pages

Break 2 Getting In at an Older Age

part |2 pages

Part III Putting It Together

chapter 7|19 pages

Logging and Writing

chapter 8|17 pages

Editing the Final Product

chapter |8 pages

Break 3 Learning from the Best

part |2 pages

Part IV Looking Forward

chapter 9|11 pages

Working the Web

chapter 10|8 pages

Thinking Big