Adopt-a-multimedia journalist part 2

This weblog’s existence can be credited to Bryan Murley, my Multimedia Journalism professor at Eastern Illinois University. I say this because a weblog is a requirement of that class. As such, we (the students of the class) have a few requirements for our blogs. One of which is a final project entitled “Adopt-a-multimedia Journalism” where we choose a journalist in the field that is currently creating new media work (videos, Flash, Soundslides, etc.) and then we have to write a critique of their work. That said, I have chosen Amanda Cox of the New York Times and her work is amazing, so there will be inspirational value within. Avoid or flock to these posts as you see fit.

Filed under: Adopt-a-multimedia Journalist, General, Inspiration, Misc., Newspapers, School, Web

Fame and Fortune

Earlier this morning I was mentioned on the Charles Apple blog. Charles must be an early riser because I was unaware of this until 9:30 a.m. when my Communications Law professor, Dr. James Tidwell, congratulated me. So caught off guard, I had no idea what he was talking about until I did my daily visit to Mr. Apple’s blog. Since then I’ve received a number of congratulatory words from both students and professors.
To clear things up: Charles Apple asked for submissions for this post. He did not choose me, nor did I get nominated for something. He essentially offered free advertising and myself and 30 others took him up on the offer. Not to diminish the awesomeness of Charles’ mention, though, because the publicity for a Midwestern college student such as myself is extremely helpful.

The second reason for this post (the fortune part) is that I was offered and officially accepted the job of Managing Editor of The Daily Eastern News (Eastern Illinois’ student newspaper). I will take the position in the Fall under editor in chief Tyler Angelo.

Note: The Charles Apple post (probably) didn’t influence Tyler’s choice and yes, my ego is as the picture shows.

Filed under: Misc., My Work, School, Web

Adopt-a-multimedia journalist

This weblog’s existence can be credited to Bryan Murley, my Multimedia Journalism professor at Eastern Illinois University. I say this because a weblog is a requirement of that class. As such, we (the students of the class) have a few requirements for our blogs. One of which is a final project entitled “Adopt-a-multimedia Journalism” where we choose a journalist in the field that is currently creating new media work (videos, Flash, Soundslides, etc.) and then we have to write a critique of their work. That said, I have chosen Amanda Cox of the New York Times and her work is amazing, so there will be inspirational value within. Avoid or flock to these posts as you see fit.

Click the image for the actual piece.

Filed under: Adopt-a-multimedia Journalist, Graphic, Inspiration, Newspapers, School, Web, Web Design , Adopt-a-multimedia Journalist, Assignments, Beauty, Class, Graphics, Inspire, Interactives, Personal, School, Web

Monitor introduces Sunday ‘Print Edition Exclusives’

Well, at least someone is trying something different. Hopefully the Monitor publishes the results of this experiment. My guess: No one will care.

Beginning this Sunday, we are going to begin reversing that trend a bit. From now on, each Sunday edition of The Monitor will prominently feature one or more “Print Edition Exclusive” stories that are of major impact, importance and interest to Valley readers.

via Monitor introduces Sunday ‘Print Edition Exclusives’ | monitor, print, edition – Now – TheMonitor.com.

Filed under: Newspapers, Print, State of the Industry, Web , Experimentation, Newspapers, Print, Web

Great site worth looking at (edit)

(Edit: From my understanding, the difference between Blurb and Lulu is their focus. Blurb mostly focuses on photography and Lulu focuses mostly on text-based books. They can both do either, though.)

Blurb is an on-demand self-publishing tool and website. Similar to others, but with the exception of its great desktop program available.

I’ve used Lulu to create a book of my political cartoons, but what bothered me, as a designer, was the lack of layout functionality. There was no real way to move text or images around as I saw fit. Blurb’s Booksmart appears to allow that. With its slick and intuitive interface, your mom would even feel at home here.

I really think this is a service worth using and supporting. If you’re applying for a job or just want a professional print of your portfolio, this seems to be perfect. I’d hate to see a start up with this much effort behind it lose out to something else just because it was there first.

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