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“Beating DC” Debuts at Video Journalism Workshop

http://videojournalismworkshops.com WASHINGTON, DC, 21 August 2012 — Produced and shot during my 16-19 August 2012 Video Journalism Workshop, “Beating DC” is a great example of the methodology that we refer to as “backpack video journalism.” The shocking thing about this piece is that its creator has only a couple of months of experience in the […]

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Teaching Video Journalism’s Six-Shot System

WASHINGTON, DC, 21 August 2012 — I use a hand-held digital camera to demonstrate and to explain the Six-Shot System that I employ at the Video Journalism Workshop of 16-19 August. From left to right are me, workshop participants Ray Hinojosa, Alex Krstevski and Sam Loewenberg. This most recent workshop included participants from the Department […]

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What We Learned at Video Journalism Workshop

http://videojournalismworkshops.com WASHINGTON, DC, 19 August 2012 — During an interview by Editorial Assistant Bill Delano at my 16-19 August 2012 Video Journalism Workshop, participant Ursula Casabonne discusses the lessons learned during the four-day event. You can see the video on YouTube HERE. This most recent workshop was one of the most productive and gratifying in […]

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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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