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MOJO: The Mobile Journalism Handbook Ivo Burum and Stephen Quinn ---1st-EDITION---

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1. Introduction to MOJO Videos

This video introduces the concept of MOJO, Mojo: The Mobile Journalism Handbook. and this series of videos, which are designed to supplement a number of chapters in the book.

 

    2. MOJO Kit

    MOJO is a neo journalistic approach to digital journalism and storytelling that involves the marriage of traditional skills with new multimedia skills. It also requires an appreciation of mobile technologies and peripherals. This video describes a basic mojo kit.

     

      3. Basic Overview of Tripods

      Mobile journalism is just that, mobile. However, at times, either during a long interview, an establishing pan, or when journalists wants to turn the camera onto themselves, a tripod might be handy. This video takes a look at some options.

       

        4. Covering a Sequence

        Knowing how to cover an evolving scene and transform shots into narrative sequences is essential for any mojo. This video describes how to turn three shots into a sequence.

         

          5. Microphone Overview

          For mojos who often work alone, choosing the right microphone is as important as being close to the sound source. This video takes a very basic look at a number of microphone options and their application.

           

            6. Interview and B Roll

            Mojos will more often than not edit on location and their only cover shots might be their B roll. Knowing how to cover jump cuts and highlight interview moments with B roll is an essential skill set. This video describes how to use B roll to cover, highlight, compress and expand the story.

             

              7. iMovie: Start a Project

              This video describes how to set up a project on the iPhone in the iMovie app.

               

                8. iMovie: Adding Media and Butt Edit

                Adding video, stills, narration and music to a timeline is a key element of the edit process. This video describes how to add media and make a basic edit using the iMovie app.

                 

                  9. iMovie: Name Supers

                  Giving someone who speaks on camera a name super and title identifies the person and gives them editorial weight and credibility. This video describes how to insert a name super and subtitles using the iMovie app.

                   

                    10. iMovie: Mix and Duck Audio

                    When the picture edit is complete you need to mix and duck audio to create a professional sound track. This can be done quite effectively on a smartphone on location. This video describes how to mix and duck audio on a smartphone.

                     

                      11. iMovie: Render and Upload a Completed Video

                      Once a project has been edited and mixed and the story is complete, it needs to be rendered into a video and published. This video describes how to render a project in various resolutions and discusses various options for publication.