Mobile Journalism Course
The basic requirements:-
* High school diploma, and a university degree in journalism, media, or humanities is preferred.
*Basic knowledge of smartphone technologies.
Course Description
Amidst the technological acceleration and digital explosion that have affected all areas of life, a new type of audiovisual journalism has emerged, which has opened up opportunities for field photographers, bloggers, and digital journalists to reach a wider audience. When an event occurs, nothing captures it faster than a smartphone that records the moment with sound and image, and transmits it quickly to a hungry audience always looking for breaking news. In this course, trainees will be able to produce a professional documentary film using the available mobile technologies.
The Objectives Of The Course
* Familiarizing and training on the optimal use of mobile camera, audio recording, and editing software.
*Familiarizing and training on how to use the mobile camera, record audio, and use editing software in the optimal way.
* Familiarity with the ethical issues that govern the production of media content produced using a mobile phone.
* The ability to shoot, edit, and broadcast a small media production using a mobile phone.
Course Topics
*Exploring available technological capabilities:
*Exploring available technology capabilities,Capturing images (variable focal length lenses).
*Dedicated camera holder.
*Audio recording microphones.
*Available video editing software.
*Saving power in the battery.
Content preparation skills
*Using mobile phones for video shooting: How to handle and hold the phone to achieve a stable frame.
*How to play video on a mobile phone: settings, adjustments.
*Basics of photography (framing, movement and its types).
*How to compress shots and broadcast them live.
*How to conduct an interview while maintaining sound quality.
*How to create a simple and effective montage.
*How to export and output the project from the editing software and choose the final format.
Acquired skills:-
* A graduation certificate from the institute.
* Graduation project.