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PhotoShelter integration plugins & themes for Wordpress – Graph Paper Press
"Now this is going to be fun….
We’re excited to announce our first batch of Wordpress + PhotoShelter plugins that allow you to:
1. Integrate your PhotoShelter photos and galleries into your Graph Paper Press themes for Wordpress
2. Allow your visitors to search your PhotoShelter photos from your site’s sidebar
3. Pull in your PhotoShelter gallery updates into your site’s sidebar
If you are a photographer who uses PhotoShelter, these integration plugins will enable you to manage your portfolio, blog, and PhotoShelter photos and galleries all from one site. The combination of Wordpress, PhotoShelter and our themes and plugins will push your web presence into the future, allowing you to connect with clients, promote, sell and license your work all from one place."
Nieman Reports | A Photographer’s Journey: From Newspapers to Social Media
interesting piece on how social networks helped build an audience for multimedia
"It used to be so simple: Whether I needed to make my way through a police roadblock or explain to curious neighbors why I was taking pictures on their block, barking just two words usually did the trick: “Daily News!” In one breath, the transaction was complete. I had told them something about the authority behind my presence, and at the same time let them know exactly where they’d find my photos—in the next day’s paper.
I spent the better part of 17 years with the Philadelphia Daily News as a staff photographer and, eventually, the newsroom’s first video journalist. Then, 10 months after taking a buyout, I found myself unable to respond to a local deli clerk’s simple question: “What do you do for a living?”"
Global Voices Online » Guyana: Outrage at Police Torture Allegations
"The Kaieteur News, one of Guyana's daily newspapers, is notorious for publishing explicit front-page photographs of crime scenes and murder victims, an editorial policy that has roused controversy in the past. But the gruesome photo and accompanying report that led the paper's edition of Saturday 31 October, 2009, triggered widespread outrage not at the Kaieteur News editors but at the Guyana Police Force:"
Exposure Time: Change Observer: Design Observer
"Unmasking Photo Opportunities, Cubistically
In a 1994 photograph we see U.S. soldiers invading Haiti, lying on the airport tarmac pointing their rifles at unseen enemies. The heroic image supports the claim of the U.S. government that it is invading to support democracy, liberating a neighboring country from a dictatorship.
The curious reader [of the future], however, might want to place the computer cursor on the image. Another photograph appears from beneath it; it is of the same scene but from another vantage point. U.S. soldiers are pointing their guns not at any potential enemy but at about a dozen photographers who, lined up in front of them, are photographing them. In fact, the photographers are the only ones doing any shooting."
Magazine layouts gain popularity with blogs - European Journalism Centre
"For several years, the predominant blog layout has remained unchanged. Posts, usually shortened to fit neatly, sit on top of each other in descending order, headlines over each post. This creates a “log” feel from which the term “web log” or “blog” came.
However, redesigns at two of the web’s best-known blogs, Techcrunch and Mashable seem poised to shake up the traditional layout, offering slight variations that make the sites appear more like a traditional newspaper.
The trend appears to be spreading. While no hard numbers exist, magazine layouts are among the most popular themes for existing blogs. These themes are generating some of the most hype among bloggers.
Although the design of a blog is not always of particular import, as many readers read the content in an RSS reader, it is still an important consideration. It is one to which many novice bloggers don’t give adequate weight. Choosing the wrong theme can make a site look dated or unprofessional, completely destroying any attempt to modernise one’s web presence.
For those seeking to enter the blogging realm, or to modernise an existing platform, a magazine theme may be a major step in the right direction. "
Iran Protests: A Woman Dies on Camera - to post or not to post? | The Hub
"This past weekend, the horrific image of a young woman dying on camera in the midst of a protest in Iran turned into a rallying cry for many of those participating/following the events in Iran. In 40 seconds of grainy footage (shot on what appears to be the mobile phone of a passerby), we first see the wounded woman - now identified as Neda - as she falls to the floor into a pool of blood. Two men come to her aid and try to stem the bleeding from her chest. The person filming moves in closer and Neda turns towards the camera, seeming to fix her gaze on the lens pointed at her. A few seconds pass, the bleeding becomes more profuse, and Neda falls unconscious, passing away within moments. "
Multimedia storytelling: when is it worth it?
"# Online bells and whistles can deliver your message with impact, but done in the wrong way, they can annoy your reader. Design gurus Laura Ruel and Nora Paul show you how to do multimedia right.
By Laura Ruel and Nora Paul
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One of the greatest opportunities of multimedia journalism is the ability to make different design choices. Although most online organizations present digital derivatives of their "parent" products – newspaper sites present columns of text, radio sites feature audio files, and TV sites provide video – we are seeing an increase in the number of sites embracing all design options. Radio sites are complementing their audio with photos and/or text, newspaper sites are presenting video and audio slide shows along with their text, and TV stations are supplementing their video pieces with text stories. "
Innovative Interactivity | Multimedia investment checklist
"“Should we present this story as an interactive?
Before undertaking any large story project be sure to ask:
* Who is the target audience for this story?
* What do we hope to accomplish in telling this story to them?
Then use this decision-tool to see which approach to storytelling is best supported by the research in these studies:"
Managing director of World Press Photo on the difficulties of photojournalism - European Journalism Centre
"Corentin Wauters: Gamma is one of the most famous photojournalism agencies. Some even call it legendary. How important has it been for photojournalism?
Michiel Munneke: I think Gamma – but also others like Magnum, for instance – played an extremely important role from early years on, especially in documenting crucial news events around the world. It’s important to realise that in those days you had magazines like Life and the Picture Post who very generously allocated tens of pages to events like the war in Vietnam, for example. Those publications and photographs made a huge impact on their readerships.
I think it’s fair to say that the founders of Gamma, like Raymond Depardon – although he moved to Magnum at the end of the ’70s – and Gilles Corron, who died in 1970 in Cambodia, can be classified as legendary. They played a very important role in news documenting in those years.
Raymond Depardon said that in 1966 you only had to travel far away and take three shots to get published in magazines Paris Match or Le Nouvel Observateur. How has the profession of photojournalism changed since Gamma was founded?
If Depardon was saying that competition for space in publications like Paris Match or Le Nouvel Observateur is stronger, then he’s absolutely right. Competition is far more severe. Circulations are going down, advertising revenues are shrinking, and consequently budgets for journalism and for photography are being cut.
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Nowadays its very rare that publications send photographers for assignments overseas. Take a renowned magazine like Time. They still have photographers on staff but they very rarely get assignments to go overseas. It’s a sign of the times.
Gamma, but also other big photojournalism agencies like Sipa, were founded in Paris. The city had a big name as a centre for photojournalism. To what extent is that true today?
I think for those years it was really true. But now, in the era of globalisation and digitisation, it doesn’t serve a purpose to say, ‘this is a centre of photojournalism’. I
MediaShift . Can Citizen Photo Agency Demotix Succeed Where Scoopt Failed? | PBS
"Recently, the "citizen photo agency" Demotix has had reason to celebrate. The site gained fame by selling front-page photos to the New York Times taken by Iranians who captured shots of protests after the disputed presidential election in Iran. Then came another seminal moment when the site got the only shot of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. in handcuffs when he was arrested. That photo was featured on CNN, CBS and NBC and in the Washington Post, Boston Globe and other papers, bringing in more than $4,000 for Demotix and the photographer, William B. Carter."
Citizenside: is there a future for citizen photojournalism? - Editors Weblog
"Following Getty Images' decision to close its citizen journalism arm Scoopt, the venture's founder Kyle MacRae explained in an interview why "the dedicated cit-j agency model isn't the way forward." His reasoning was that even though many members of the public may well be on a breaking news scene with a camera, it is extremely unlikely that they will be a member of a citizen photojournalism organisation. But has Citizenside, a small, young company based in Paris, found a solution? The Editors Weblog spoke to co-founder Matthieu Stefani and editor-in-chief Aurélien Viers about Citizenside's work and the way they see the future of citizen photojournalism.
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The Decline (and Maybe Demise) of the Professional Photojournalist – Center for Citizen Media
"The rise of the citizen journalist is not a new phenomenon. People have been witnessing and taking pictures of notable events for a long, long time. And they’ve been selling them to traditional news organizations just as long.
But professional photojournalists, and more recently videographers, have continued to make good livings at a craft that helps inform the rest of us about the world we live in. That craft has never been more vibrant, or vital. But the ability to make a living at it will crumble soon.
The pros who deal in breaking news have a problem. They can’t possibly compete in the media-sphere of the future. We’re entering a world of ubiquitous media creation and access. When the tools of creation and access are so profoundly democratized, and when updated business models connect the best creators with potential customers, many if not most of the pros will fight a losing battle to save their careers."
PhotoMedia Magazine Online » Blog Archive » PhotoMedia’s Photography Person of the Year: Rick Smolan – Reinventing the Picture Book
"PhotoMedia’s Photography Person of the Year: Rick Smolan – Reinventing the Picture Book
Articles, Fall 2009, Person of the Year — By Richard on October 21, 2009 at 9:55 am
Through the use of interactive media and print-on-demand technology, Rick Smolan has pushed the limits of the photography book and brought the world closer together."
PhotoMedia Magazine Online » Blog Archive » Social Media: Don’t Be Left Behind
"Social Media: Don’t Be Left Behind
Departments, Electronic Market, Fall 2009 — By Richard on October 23, 2009 at 11:19 am
Social networking websites are the talk of the town, but how can they help your business?
By Rosh Sillars
Supporters exalt it as the great advance in communication. Detractors consider it a waste of time. Like it or not, the phenomenon of social media empowers the public at large to capture and disseminate information immediately.
But how do all these technological advances affect the photographer? Is the growth of social media killing our business? How do these changes affect the amateur? Are there ways for photographers to use these new tools for their benefit?"
LIFE - Google Books
About this magazine
LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine which chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
PDNPulse: VII Photo Panel: Why Photography Still Matters
VII Photo Panel: Why Photography Still Matters
Long, long ago, when picture magazines arrived in millions of homes once a week, and people still read newspapers, a news photo could have an immediate impact on public opinion. Images of fire hoses turned on men and women wanting to exercise their right to vote mobilized thousands of voter registration volunteers. An image of a naked girl running down a road to flee a napalm bombing curdled public opinion about an already unpopular war. But in today’s fractured media, with so few publications showing serious photography, can a photo really make a difference?
The answer, according to participants in the panel discussion held last night at the VII Photo agency office, is yes. Each panelist—a Congressional aide, a human rights activist and a photojournalist—gave examples of the surprising and sometimes unexpected ways that photos of human rights issues have moved individuals to take action.
MediaStorm » Blog Archive » Words of Wisdom: Chad A. Stevens on learning important multimedia skills
Words of Wisdom: Chad A. Stevens on learning important multimedia skills
Posted by Jessica Stuart, October 1st, 2009 No Comments »
We’re kicking off a new series on the blog, talking with educators and journalism students about the value of Journalism school and the multimedia skills students need to start their careers.
There has been a lot of discussion lately on whether it’s worth it to go to Journalism school, and whether students are learning the multimedia skills they need to be successful in a pretty rough market. As the school year gets back underway, we’re getting more and more questions from students wondering what skills they need to acquire to land jobs.
Obviously, there are no simple answers to these questions, but we hope to offer up some words of wisdom for students and others interested in the profession, especially during this time of transition.
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We’re going to kick it off with Chad A. Stevens- a former MediaStorm Producer, who is now an Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel Hill.
Photography: a model of lost liberty | Josie Appleton | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
There is no overarching ban on photography, nor is their likely to be. Yet, as a new Manifesto Club report by gallery director Pauline Hadaway outlines, there is growing regulation of citizen photography, with touchy subjects now ranging from policemen to transport facilities, from children's nativity plays to football matches.
This is a model of how liberty is lost today: often not with a blanket draconian law, but through incoherent and creeping restriction at a local level, with rules drawn up by community safety wardens, private security guards and other self-appointed "jobsworths".
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