This was a presentation prepared for a video training workshop geared towards reporters and photographers at the Salt Lake Tribune. The slides may not make sense out of context, but hopefully it's valuable to some.

1. The State of Video Journalism
Salt Lake Tribune | March 2014

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Video was and will never be the savior of online journalism
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Broadcast TV news sucks online
- Nieman Lab

3. It is really, really expensive.

4. It is boring to watch.

5. Competition is infinite.

6. Video is ubiquitous

7. Video comes in different forms.

8. Video is Visual.

10. Video is interactive.

13. More experimentation is encouraged.

14. VICE has covered breaking news with Google
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15. Oculus Rift powers 3D, 360 degree movies

16. How can our videos stand out?

18. Pick your weapon of choice

19. Think about style.
newsentertainmentpoliticssports

20. A unique perspective.

21. Find your voice.

22. Take risks.

23. Embrace the unexpected.

24. Find inspiration elsewhere.

25. 401K Video

26. Ubank: http://youtu.be/qnrgWGTEVLk

27. http://data.digitalfirstmedia.com/kitchenpop/

29. http://youtu.be/Gxg8fgIxm3w

30. http://youtu.be/tvXKN5Fz_OE

31. Prepping for the shoot
Pre-interview.
- are they eloquent?
- where is the shoot?
- timing of the shoot (day/night time)?
- how much time will you have?
- any other b-roll opportunities?
Check your equipment.
- mics (lav clip)
- charged/extra batteries
- tripod head
- lights