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Using Video Journalism Judiciously

WASHINGTON, DC, 19 August 2012 — In a clip shot during my 16-19 August 2012 Video Journalism Workshop, I comment on the judicious use of our hand-held digital cameras that can both enhance cooperation by subjects but can also harm feelings. This most recent workshop was one of the most productive and gratifying in memory. […]

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“There are no dumb and successful video journalists.”

WASHINGTON, DC, 17 August 2010 — Video journalism is a demanding field. It is a physical as well as intellectual challenge. Here’s a shot from our current Video Journalism Workshop by Backpack Journalist Bill Gentile.  

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Three magic questions:

What are you doing? What happened? What are you going to do? Ask these three questions to the participants in your project, and they will tell you the story.

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Essential Video Journalism Field Manual Debuts at Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 16 August 2012 — This is the calm before the storm at the 16-19 August Video Journalism Workshop. It’s also the debut of my upcoming “Essential Video Journalism Field Manual,” to be released later this year. We have a great group of participants for this week’s event, so stay with us. — Bill […]

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Scholarship Offered for Backpack Video Journalism Workshop

WASHINGTON, 3 August 2012 — The Sergeant Sullivan Center (SSC) is offering a special scholarship to my Backpack Journalism Workshop this August 16-19 in Washington, DC. The scholarship has been set up by Dan Sullivan, brother of a fallen U.S. Marine. This scholarship is an extraordinary opportunity for anyone interested in the craft of video […]

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Get Bill Gentile’s FREE “Video Journalism Essential Tips & Tools”

WASHINGTON, DC, 28 July 2012 — Here’s my new “Video Journalism Essential Tips & Tools” booklet. You can download it FREE at my new Web site: http://videojournalismworkshops.com. I think you will find it quite useful.  

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