[Journalists] About digital journalism and visuals
Carole Illouz-Thompson
caril at mac.com
Sat May 9 13:22:47 UTC 2015
Hi Liz
I feel compelled to to add my 2 cents to the topic of digital journalism, I practice and mentor for more than 15 years.
I'm curious to know Liz what you mean by "how to incorporate visual in stories" . From a blind perspective visuals are tricky to describe for now, it will be easier when deep learning technology will be implemented and machines able to recognize images. This is coming fast here are links -among others-describing the process in motion:
https://developer.nvidia.com/deep-learning
http://www.nature.com/news/computer-science-the-learning-machines-1.14481
For now getting the right visuals for your stories means relaying in keywords, metadata, accessibility from services provided video and images as you may already used.
If you have another specific issue on this topic, I'll be pleased to answer.
Regarding online/ digital journalism it is an incredible opportunity for our community. Data journalism, is online research to extract info needed not only to incorporate in a story but also to get stories.
In depth investigation can be done online, as well as publishing, and promoting stories. I'm very passionate with digital journalism, so if you have any questions, let's talk about it!
Have a great week-end...
Carole
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> Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 08:26:46 -0500
> From: "Elizabeth Campbell" <batescampbell at gmail.com>
> To: <dkkendrick at earthlink.net>, "'Blind Professional Journalists
> List'" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
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> Hi Deborah, I'm glad you are interested in attending the dinner or happy
> hour. We will have to see what works best for everyone's schedules.
> I'm arriving July 4 departing July 11 and am staying in the main hotel.
> I need to find out when the NAGDU meetings are taking place as I need to
> attend all or part of both sessions.
>
> Also, since several on the list have been to Orlando, can you recommend some
> good restaurants we may want to consider?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Journalists [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Deborah Kendrick via Journalists
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 4:36 AM
> To: 'Blind Professional Journalists List'
> Cc: Deborah Kendrick
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
>
> Liz,
> Sooner better than later with regard to making a plan to gather at
> convention.
> I'll be there and would love to participate, but convention calendars do
> populate with amazing speed, never without a few double or quadruple
> bookings, so hoping this one gets a date soon.
> Ifyou're counting interested parties, my hand is up.
> Deborah
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Journalists [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Muhammad Salman Siddiqui via Journalists
> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 11:44 PM
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
> Cc: Muhammad Salman Siddiqui
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
>
> elizabeth,
>
> can i apply in star telegram? is their any way that i can inn in this
> newspaper? thanks
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth Campbell via Journalists" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Elizabeth Campbell" <liz at star-telegram.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 4:08 AM
> Subject: [Journalists] update from Liz
>
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Sorry that I haven't been in contact with you on the list lately, but
>> things have been hectic to say the least.
>>
>> We just went through another round of buyouts at the Star-Telegram,
>> something that is becoming far too common at newspapers today.
>>
>> I did not take the buyout, choosing to stay and continue honing my
>> skills in areas including using social media for reporting and
>> gathering information and incorporating audio in to my stories.
>>
>> It will be an interesting time in the next several months.
>>
>> Anyway, I think it is best to remain employed and to keep plugging
>> away so to speak.
>>
>> This brings me to my next topic which is national convention.
>>
>> We won't have a formal meeting this year, but I will be in Orlando and
>> am happy to set up a dinner or a happy hour for those who want to talk
>> shop, so to speak.
>>
>> Finally, I would encourage all of you to get involved in journalism
>> organizations if you are not already as they are great ways to network
>> and to learn about the brave new world of digital journalism which is
>> something we all must adapt to.
>>
>> I would like to have future discussions on how we can incorporate our
>> skills in newsrooms that are emphasizing the production of more and
>> more visual content such as videos, slide shows maps and interactive
> timelines.
>> These are new ways of storytelling that are becoming a must when
>> producing content for many platforms.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please feel free to write with questions.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Elizabeth Campbell
>>
>> general assignments reporter
>>
>> (O 817-390-7696
>>
>> (c) 817-247-6862
>>
>> liz at star-telegram.com
>>
>> Twitter @fwstliz
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> Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 08:30:04 -0500
> From: "Elizabeth Campbell" <batescampbell at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Professional Journalists List'" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
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> Hi Mohammad,
> I hate to give you bad news, but we don't have any openings in our newsroom,
> and I'm not sure when we will be hiring again.
> We just went through another round of buyouts in the newsroom and lost eight
> people.
> You may want to research internships or fellowships available to those
> wishing to study in the United States.
>
> Best
>
> Liz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Journalists [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Muhammad Salman Siddiqui via Journalists
> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:44 PM
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
> Cc: Muhammad Salman Siddiqui
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
>
> elizabeth,
>
> can i apply in star telegram? is their any way that i can inn in this
> newspaper? thanks
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth Campbell via Journalists" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Elizabeth Campbell" <liz at star-telegram.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 4:08 AM
> Subject: [Journalists] update from Liz
>
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Sorry that I haven't been in contact with you on the list lately, but
>> things have been hectic to say the least.
>>
>> We just went through another round of buyouts at the Star-Telegram,
>> something that is becoming far too common at newspapers today.
>>
>> I did not take the buyout, choosing to stay and continue honing my
>> skills in areas including using social media for reporting and
>> gathering information and incorporating audio in to my stories.
>>
>> It will be an interesting time in the next several months.
>>
>> Anyway, I think it is best to remain employed and to keep plugging
>> away so to speak.
>>
>> This brings me to my next topic which is national convention.
>>
>> We won't have a formal meeting this year, but I will be in Orlando and
>> am happy to set up a dinner or a happy hour for those who want to talk
>> shop, so to speak.
>>
>> Finally, I would encourage all of you to get involved in journalism
>> organizations if you are not already as they are great ways to network
>> and to learn about the brave new world of digital journalism which is
>> something we all must adapt to.
>>
>> I would like to have future discussions on how we can incorporate our
>> skills in newsrooms that are emphasizing the production of more and
>> more visual content such as videos, slide shows maps and interactive
> timelines.
>> These are new ways of storytelling that are becoming a must when
>> producing content for many platforms.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please feel free to write with questions.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Elizabeth Campbell
>>
>> general assignments reporter
>>
>> (O 817-390-7696
>>
>> (c) 817-247-6862
>>
>> liz at star-telegram.com
>>
>> Twitter @fwstliz
>> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 10:26:25 -0700
> From: Jordan Moon <jdfmoon at gmail.com>
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
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> Hello all!
>
> I will also be attending the convention. I was hired again to be a
> staff member for a summer program, but I know we get an off night
> during the convention. I would love to meet up with you all and hope
> indeed that our schedules will parallel.
>
> I graduated with a journalism degree from the Walter Cronkite School
> of Journalism at Arizona State University in 2012. I also have a
> political science degree. As someone with low vision (I tell most
> people I'm blind,) I have been struggling to fit in to the digital
> world that journalism now is housed in. unfortunately, it seems as if
> a lot of my blind journalism peers are going through the same thing.
> Liz, I think you made the right decision, by the way.
>
> I am not saying I gave up on my journalism ambitions, but I had to
> approach journalism from a different angle. I found internships at
> non-proffits and for the past six months, I've worked for a
> non-profit, teaching writing to its special-needs members and helping
> the foundation with writing press releases. When I can, I update my
> blog, just to keep my skills fresh and to show future employers.
>
> I value this list because it is nice to know that there are others
> who are going through situations that mirror mine. I hope everyone
> keeps the faith and continues striding toward living the life you
> want.
>
> Enjoy your weekend,
> Jordan
>
>> On 5/8/15, Elizabeth Campbell via Journalists <journalists at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Mohammad,
>> I hate to give you bad news, but we don't have any openings in our
>> newsroom,
>> and I'm not sure when we will be hiring again.
>> We just went through another round of buyouts in the newsroom and lost
>> eight
>> people.
>> You may want to research internships or fellowships available to those
>> wishing to study in the United States.
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Liz
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Journalists [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Muhammad Salman Siddiqui via Journalists
>> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:44 PM
>> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
>> Cc: Muhammad Salman Siddiqui
>> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
>>
>> elizabeth,
>>
>> can i apply in star telegram? is their any way that i can inn in this
>> newspaper? thanks
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Elizabeth Campbell via Journalists" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Elizabeth Campbell" <liz at star-telegram.com>
>> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 4:08 AM
>> Subject: [Journalists] update from Liz
>>
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sorry that I haven't been in contact with you on the list lately, but
>>> things have been hectic to say the least.
>>>
>>> We just went through another round of buyouts at the Star-Telegram,
>>> something that is becoming far too common at newspapers today.
>>>
>>> I did not take the buyout, choosing to stay and continue honing my
>>> skills in areas including using social media for reporting and
>>> gathering information and incorporating audio in to my stories.
>>>
>>> It will be an interesting time in the next several months.
>>>
>>> Anyway, I think it is best to remain employed and to keep plugging
>>> away so to speak.
>>>
>>> This brings me to my next topic which is national convention.
>>>
>>> We won't have a formal meeting this year, but I will be in Orlando and
>>> am happy to set up a dinner or a happy hour for those who want to talk
>>> shop, so to speak.
>>>
>>> Finally, I would encourage all of you to get involved in journalism
>>> organizations if you are not already as they are great ways to network
>>> and to learn about the brave new world of digital journalism which is
>>> something we all must adapt to.
>>>
>>> I would like to have future discussions on how we can incorporate our
>>> skills in newsrooms that are emphasizing the production of more and
>>> more visual content such as videos, slide shows maps and interactive
>> timelines.
>>> These are new ways of storytelling that are becoming a must when
>>> producing content for many platforms.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Please feel free to write with questions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Elizabeth Campbell
>>>
>>> general assignments reporter
>>>
>>> (O 817-390-7696
>>>
>>> (c) 817-247-6862
>>>
>>> liz at star-telegram.com
>>>
>>> Twitter @fwstliz
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Journalists mailing list
>>> Journalists at nfbnet.org
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>> 1%40gmail.com
>>
>>
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>
>
> --
> Jordan Moon
>
> Editor, "The Perfect Defect"
>
> http://theperfectdefect.wordpress.com/
>
> Twitter: @theperfdefect
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2015 09:29:12 +0500
> From: "Muhammad Salman Siddiqui" <salman.gcu1991 at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
> Message-ID: <00aa01d08a10$b69dd050$0201a8c0 at mmm>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> hi jordan,
>
> nice to meet you, Muhammad Salman from Pakistan. i've completed my MSC in
> mass communication from the prestigious university here. now thinking to
> pursue my MS from UK.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jordan Moon via Journalists" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Jordan Moon" <jdfmoon at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 10:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
>
>
>> Hello all!
>>
>> I will also be attending the convention. I was hired again to be a
>> staff member for a summer program, but I know we get an off night
>> during the convention. I would love to meet up with you all and hope
>> indeed that our schedules will parallel.
>>
>> I graduated with a journalism degree from the Walter Cronkite School
>> of Journalism at Arizona State University in 2012. I also have a
>> political science degree. As someone with low vision (I tell most
>> people I'm blind,) I have been struggling to fit in to the digital
>> world that journalism now is housed in. unfortunately, it seems as if
>> a lot of my blind journalism peers are going through the same thing.
>> Liz, I think you made the right decision, by the way.
>>
>> I am not saying I gave up on my journalism ambitions, but I had to
>> approach journalism from a different angle. I found internships at
>> non-proffits and for the past six months, I've worked for a
>> non-profit, teaching writing to its special-needs members and helping
>> the foundation with writing press releases. When I can, I update my
>> blog, just to keep my skills fresh and to show future employers.
>>
>> I value this list because it is nice to know that there are others
>> who are going through situations that mirror mine. I hope everyone
>> keeps the faith and continues striding toward living the life you
>> want.
>>
>> Enjoy your weekend,
>> Jordan
>>
>> On 5/8/15, Elizabeth Campbell via Journalists <journalists at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> Hi Mohammad,
>>> I hate to give you bad news, but we don't have any openings in our
>>> newsroom,
>>> and I'm not sure when we will be hiring again.
>>> We just went through another round of buyouts in the newsroom and lost
>>> eight
>>> people.
>>> You may want to research internships or fellowships available to those
>>> wishing to study in the United States.
>>>
>>> Best
>>>
>>> Liz
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Journalists [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Muhammad Salman Siddiqui via Journalists
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:44 PM
>>> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
>>> Cc: Muhammad Salman Siddiqui
>>> Subject: Re: [Journalists] update from Liz
>>>
>>> elizabeth,
>>>
>>> can i apply in star telegram? is their any way that i can inn in this
>>> newspaper? thanks
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Elizabeth Campbell via Journalists" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Elizabeth Campbell" <liz at star-telegram.com>
>>> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 4:08 AM
>>> Subject: [Journalists] update from Liz
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sorry that I haven't been in contact with you on the list lately, but
>>>> things have been hectic to say the least.
>>>>
>>>> We just went through another round of buyouts at the Star-Telegram,
>>>> something that is becoming far too common at newspapers today.
>>>>
>>>> I did not take the buyout, choosing to stay and continue honing my
>>>> skills in areas including using social media for reporting and
>>>> gathering information and incorporating audio in to my stories.
>>>>
>>>> It will be an interesting time in the next several months.
>>>>
>>>> Anyway, I think it is best to remain employed and to keep plugging
>>>> away so to speak.
>>>>
>>>> This brings me to my next topic which is national convention.
>>>>
>>>> We won't have a formal meeting this year, but I will be in Orlando and
>>>> am happy to set up a dinner or a happy hour for those who want to talk
>>>> shop, so to speak.
>>>>
>>>> Finally, I would encourage all of you to get involved in journalism
>>>> organizations if you are not already as they are great ways to network
>>>> and to learn about the brave new world of digital journalism which is
>>>> something we all must adapt to.
>>>>
>>>> I would like to have future discussions on how we can incorporate our
>>>> skills in newsrooms that are emphasizing the production of more and
>>>> more visual content such as videos, slide shows maps and interactive
>>> timelines.
>>>> These are new ways of storytelling that are becoming a must when
>>>> producing content for many platforms.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please feel free to write with questions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Elizabeth Campbell
>>>>
>>>> general assignments reporter
>>>>
>>>> (O 817-390-7696
>>>>
>>>> (c) 817-247-6862
>>>>
>>>> liz at star-telegram.com
>>>>
>>>> Twitter @fwstliz
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Journalists mailing list
>>>> Journalists at nfbnet.org
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Journalists:
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>>>
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>>
>> --
>> Jordan Moon
>>
>> Editor, "The Perfect Defect"
>>
>> http://theperfectdefect.wordpress.com/
>>
>> Twitter: @theperfdefect
>>
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