WASHINGTON, DC, 15 June 2016 — Journalists from the former Soviet Republic of Georgia watch one of my films during a two-hour presentation on Backpack Video Journalism at the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). I think the participants were particularly intrigued by the configuration of my iPhone 6+, a mount and accessories I put together […]
CHICAGO, 3 June 2016 – I’m delighted to report that I’m working on the 2nd Edition of my Essential Video Journalism Field Manual. This image of the front and back covers is a work in progress. I shot the photo on this edition’s front cover in 2015 while on assignment in the Ecuadoran Amazon for American […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 28 April 2016 — Internet marketer Bruce Jones and I conducted a recent session on which camera to use for different assignments. To watch it, click HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC, 28 April 2016 — I wrote this story, published this week by Harvard University’s ReVista Magazine, about the visual journalists covering violence in El Salvador today, and how their work differs from that of my generation covering the violence there in the 1980s. Many thanks to everyone who assisted in this effort. Click […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 24 April 2016 — We will work on formal and informal interviews during my Backpack Video Workshop this May 12-16. But here’s a brief discussion of each, conducted during a chat today with Internet marketer Bruce Jones. Click HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC, 20 April 2016 — Only 11 days left to register for our Backpack Video Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. The four-day event takes place on May 12-15. Space is limited so register now and save up to $200. Go to http://billgentile.com/live-workshops for details. The deadline for registration is midnight on Saturday 30 April. […]