The majestic mountains surrounding Denver will be the backdrop this June 23-26, 2010 for a storm of training sessions designed to give attendees more of the skills needed to be the journalists of today and tomorrow. Under the theme, Your Skills, we’re turning lots of space in the Colorado Convention Center into classrooms with high-potency WiFi to make it a true hands-on training experience. Also, back by popular demand, the CyberLabs@NAHJ feature two rooms of constant online skills training in English and Spanish.
The Career Expo’s new Tech Corner will feature demos by some of the hardware and software companies that are changing the way we do journalism every day.Â
*(All titles and descriptions are subject to change)
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
Final Cut 1.0
(All Day Session, Wednesday 6/23 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
This daylong workshop will explore techniques on developing multimedia content with Final Cut software. With emphasis on Photo and Video Production for the web, workshop will discuss file management and workflow, basic and advanced editing techniques and preparing a final presentation for web display.
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
(Limit 25 participants)Â
Final Cut 2.0
(Half Day Session, Saturday 6/26 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
Expand your skills with advanced techniques for video editing and more shortcuts to speed up production time on deadline. Ideal for journalists who took the beginner course last year at NAHJ’s Convention in San Juan or have previous experience using Final Cut software.
(Limit 26 participants)   Â
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
Interactive Graphic Bootcamp
(All Day Session, Wednesday 6/23 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
Interactivity is what makes the Web stand apart from all other media. But, in the past, this has meant mastering coding or tackling Flash. This all-day bootcamp harnesses the latest technology to help you get interactive without being a codehead. Participants will play with data visualization, Google Gadgets, and map mash-ups.
(Limit 35 participants)
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
Flash 101: Get Flashy With One of the Most Power Tools on the Web
(Half Day Session, Saturday 6/26 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
Flash is perhaps one of the most powerful applications in multimedia storytelling. From interactive graphics to games to simple animations, explore this complex tool and get an introductory lesson with multimedia storyteller and Digital Journalist Handbook author Mark Luckie.
(Limit 20 people)
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
Building a Website from Scratch
(Half Day Session, Saturday 6/26 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
Whether you are looking, or already have, a job, you need to build your presence on the Web. From buying a domain to learning some HTML/CSS to having a themed WordPress blog, this hands-on session takes you through the entire process to get your digital brand started. Walk in with $20 (for expenses) and walk out with your place on the Internet.Â
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
Social Media: From Novelty to Fact of LifeÂ
Social media is now a pervasive force, and journalists have gone from discovering Facebook or Twitter to incorporating them into their daily work. What are the best practices out there? Are social networks always friends or foes of journalism? This panel will look at how media organizations and independent journalists are using social networking to enrich the way they do their jobs. From crowd sourcing your assignment desk tasks to shaping up your own personal digital brand, we will discuss what the latest trends are and what they mean for you and what are the ethical issues arising from these developments.Â
Online Media and The LawÂ
This session will cover all the basic points you need to stay current with legal and ethical issues facing the online media. In this changing world the traditional legal concepts journalists have to work with get more complex every day, while new issues and questions arise. Come discuss the old and the new about copyright and fair use, libel, and privacy. Come ready to ask questions, whether you work for a big media organization or you are just beginning to work on your own blog.
Essential Tools for the Backpack Journalist
Are you a journalist always on the go or away from the newsroom? Find out what tools and gear you need to know about to publish dynamic multimedia stories on the road. You’ll also learn how to multitask, prioritize, and respond to breaking news situations.
Back by Popular Demand!Â
CyberLabs@NAHJ
(Two rooms of varied and continuous multimedia journalism skills sessions on
Thursday 6/24 and Friday 6/25)
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Podcasting 101 — Audio Editing and Podcasting
(to be conducted twice)
This session will help you feel more comfortable recording audio, recording your voice and editing all of it to produce a quality product. What are some of the tools you’ll need to accomplish a quality podcast and what will you need to do to promote your work? Â
Audio Slideshows 101
(to be conducted twice)Â
You’ve acquired your audio interviews, ambient sound and taken powerful pictures, but what’s next? One of the more powerful forms of storytelling is the audio slideshow. Attendees will learn how to weave a story using these multiple forms and how both forms compliment the other.
Live Webcasting
(to be conducted twice)Â
Those journalists out-and-about should be able to stand out when news breaks. What tools can you use to go live anywhere there’s bandwidth? From Ustream, Qik and other tools to Voice over IP technology, this course will show how a small financial investment can help you go live when you need to most.
Twitter 101
(to be conducted twice)Â
Still wondering about Twitter? Why and how can it be useful and should you attempt to use it? Not only will this session teach you the basics of Twitter, it will also show you how to use it in a mobile setting and whether it’s right for you. The session will also include best practices and techniques to using the service correctly while treating your audience and yourself in a professional fashion. Some of the ethical issues about using Twitter will also be discussed.
Blogging 101Â
So you’re moving online or integrating it into your reporting. Great! This session will show you the tools available to you as well as some basic best practices for blogging. Why is it important to link, how do you keep your journalistic ideals and ethics and how can you invite your audience to engage and assist along the way? This session will also focus on the various services available, including mobile blogging and microblogging.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
(to be conducted twice)Â
Despite your best efforts and quality reporting, the story you wrote may not be the first indexed page when people search for the latest. Proper search engine optimization techniques can complement your reporting and ensure your audience finds your hard work.
You Are Here. Geocoding SolutionsÂ
So there’s the content you have, but where did it take place? How can you use the location information provided in many new applications to sniff out a hidden story? How do you put all that information together so your audience can see what happened where?   Â
Mobile You – Cell Phone Gear and AppsÂ
Whether you have an iPhone, BlackBerry, Pre or other mobile device, there are tools available to help perform your reporting duties a little easier. This will be an open contribution session in which attendees can share the tools they use and help others use them properly.
Geek Out!Â
This session was one of the hidden gems of the 2009 convention. Attendees shared information and asked questions about the latest tech innovations and how they could be used by journalists. What will we talk about this year? Who knows? You’ll have to show up to find out.
Web Journalism on the CheapÂ
What are some of the latest, free tools available? We can’t even tell you because this might change before the session. You’ll have to show up to find out, but rest assured the tools will be very useful.
Unconference
(to be conducted twice)
What subjects would you like to discuss? These sessions will be pitched and voted upon by conference attendees in Denver. They can be discussions, trainings, etc. They can include multiple people or be a single person instructor. The beauty of these two sessions is that the conference attendees will decide what they want to learn about the most. Details on a selection process will be given at the conference.
OTHER JOURNALISM SKILLSÂ
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Photography BootCamp
(open to anyone with any type of camera)
(All Day Session, Wednesday 6/23 – part of ñ Media Training Series)
 Has an online editor ever handed you a still camera, and you realized you had no idea what to do with it? Award-winning photojournalists will teach the basic skills of photography, photojournalism ethics, software tips, and basic Photo Mechanic workflow. Last year in San Juan, this was a big hit, so we’re bringing it back and, by popular demand, making it an all day session. Participants will hit the streets of Denver with mentors and produce a photo package.
(Must provide your own camera, point & shoot or otherwise)
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
Audio Storytelling Workshop (coordinated by NPR)
(All Day Session, Wednesday 6/23 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
What makes a good audio story? Whether your goal is to do a full-blown radio story, use audio clips in your blog, accompany photos on the web, or create a podcast, this one-day workshop will show you how to understand audio’s storytelling strengths, select the best sound, write for the ear, and write to sound. You’ll also get an opportunity to use audio recording equipment and to do digital audio editing. You will need to bring your own laptop and to download audio editing software in advance. We will advise you on the process.
(Limit 5 participants.)
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
Multimedia Photojournalism from A to Z
(For all levels of experience and platforms)
(All Day Session, Wednesday 6/23 – part of ñ Media Training Series)
(Half Day Session, Saturday 6/26 – part of ñ Media Training Series)Â
The industry is changing fast, but that doesn’t mean change is bad. What it means is that this industry has become more challenging as we all try to improve and learn a different skill set to keep up. If your job description now includes shooting, writing and editing, no matter what your skill level may be, this workshop will benefit you. Change is inevitable. So learn what it takes from veteran journalists to become a better storyteller, work efficiently, and stay motivated.
To register click here and proceed to the events tab at the top of the screen(you will need your logon and password for assistance contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460).
My Story Needs a Graphic!Â
This session takes a look at what makes an effective graphics department in today’s newsrooms and how reporters and editors can effectively collaborate with the graphics department to create rich, information-packed, story-telling packages.
Managing up/Managing downÂ
You’ve landed that promotion and now you’re set to work. But managing isn’t only the art of directing those you supervise. How well you manage your boss and even your boss’ boss can determine whether you continue moving up your organization’s ladder or stay on the rung where you are.
Getting Your Interviews with the VIP’s
Possessing sources is an art and a journalist is only as good as his/her sources. Learn how to go above and beyond in reaching out to the best sources in your market. Seasoned reporters and high-profile celebrity publicists will teach you how to surface to the forefront of a professional relationship selection consideration so you can get that most desired interview that others are longing for. Find out what to do in order to make the most out of your interview.
Illustrating with Photoshop: Using PS for good, not evil
Award-winning graphic designer Jeff Neumann will show you how to use Photoshop to create illustrations that will not be mistaken for photojournalism. He will explain why Photoshop illustration is an important part of the newspaper graphic design toolbox. Participants will explore different types of collage techniques, and visual themes. Participants will go step-by-step through two Photoshop illustrations and learn that Photoshop is more than a “digital darkroom” program.Â
Sound SalonÂ
Join NPR’s Mandalit del Barco in a fun, enlightening, interactive showcase of audio storytelling. The annual “Sound Salon” features creative stories by Latino reporters and producers from public and commercial radio, websites, podcasts and other outlets. Participants are encouraged to get in touch with the moderator before the salon, or they can arrive with recordings of their own work to share. This popular session is “ears-on” and informal, yet designed to exchange ideas and techniques, and also to get you excited about the best in today’s audio storytelling.
3D Workshop!Â
This session takes a look at the world of 3D and features the 3D basics and its use in a fast-deadline environment. Highlights will include modeling and texturing basics, lighting and animation, using Cinema 4D.
Video Storytelling – Creating that Memorable StoryÂ
“Memorable stories,†often make up the best television news has to offer. Most of the time those moments happens right in front of us unexpectedly. On other occasions, it’s the writing or the image the camera captures that makes it a memorable moment. As storytellers, we take our viewers to places they normally would not visit. We introduce them to people they normally would not meet. And we help them experience events they normally would not get to experience. Listen, learn and see how some storytellers go beyond the facts and figures to tell a memorable story.
Lighting:Â The Art of Controlling LightÂ
With the advent of new technology in today’s video cameras, lighting seems to have become a lost art in television news. This session is intended to help you understand how one light or a three light setup can be used to create a variety of light qualities to enhance your story. Not only will this session help the Television News Photographer, but the Video-Journalist/ Multi-Media Journalist producing content for newspaper and television websites.
Live TV/Story CritiqueÂ
We’re reviving an age-old favorite. A panel of top TV journalists observe and discuss video of the past year. Stories about major events, small-market work, and all points in between are critiqued by some of the best in the business.
Producing the Award-Wining “American Soldier” projectÂ
Denver Post photographer, Craig Walker, multimedia photo editor Meghan Lyden and Director of Photography, Tim Rasmussen, discuss their commitment to follow a story, “American Soldier,” over 27 months. They detail the process of creating both a print and online version to showcase the story and tell what it takes to pull off.
Photography Portfolio CritiquesÂ
Top editors and photographers will critique portfolios live, as the images are shown on a large screen. This round table discussion of photography work is an open forum for anyone to sit in and listen. Participants’ work will be accepted on site for review by a coordinator of this session.Â
How do you fund a Start-up?
A panel of journalists who have created or manage news start ups will talk about how they developed their idea into a project and give advice for journalists thinking of doing the same and joining the growing class of news entrepreneurs.
Team Work under a Deadline – The Reporter / Photographer RelationshipÂ
Newsrooms are filled with many diverse individuals working under stressful deadlines. One of the most important relationships is the one between the reporter and photographer. It means the reporter has to think like a photographer, looking for memorable moments, good sound and images that will help tell the story. It means the photographer has to think like a storyteller, by being flexible, communicating while shooting and anticipating what might occur around him/her. It’s a relationship that is essential to the daily on-air product. Hear and learn from veteran reporters and photojournalists about some simple strategies to help build and maintain that working relationship.
Managing a Multiplatform NewsroomÂ
You came into this business as a print or broadcast reporter. Now the priorities of your newsroom have shifted to serve those audiences as well as the Web, mobile applications, social media and more. This workshop will cover the basics you need to know to be able to manage a staff filing on multi-platforms to make the most out of the media and get the most from your staff.
The transition from print to onlineÂ
When the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ceased to be a print newspaper, photojournalist Josh Trujillo was kept on staff to join the paper in their transition to an online-only newspaper. Trujillo speaks about the changes in his work environment, changes in his shooting style to accommodate the new workflow, how to deal with the competition from other online sources in the area, as well as adjustments to his job description as a visual journalist.
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