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'''Hack the Media workshops''' '''UPDATED'''
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'''Hack the Media workshops''' '''UPDATED 29.07.11'''
  
 
A proposed series of monthly practical workshops on DIY video media.  
 
A proposed series of monthly practical workshops on DIY video media.  
Here are some ideas about subjects I'd love to cover and get people involved in.
 
  
looking at each month on Monday 6.30 in the evening staring on 25th july.
 
  
* how to make a journalistic video report with a mobile phone. Hands on video story-telling.
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Our next session will be:
  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__XqG9m7S3o&feature=channel_video_title
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'''SPY-TOOLS: the world of spy gadgets, remote controlled helicopter camera drones, pen cameras etc. with an overview of the legal issues.
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'''Date: Monday 8 August 6.30pm
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Then thinking of something like this:
 
  
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Watch the videos made by participants during our last session (''"how to make a journalistic video report with a mobile phone"'') here:
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http://visionon.tv/web/hackthemedia
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Future workshops:
 
* techniques and technologies for better use of the tools in your pocket for video journalism. Mobile phone steady cameras, how to plug an external mic in a mobile phone, better camera apps etc...
 
* techniques and technologies for better use of the tools in your pocket for video journalism. Mobile phone steady cameras, how to plug an external mic in a mobile phone, better camera apps etc...
 
* how to make a journalistic video report with a mobile phone. Hands on video story-telling.
 
  
 
* video CMS hack day, liferay, JWplayer, and open-source video/conversation embedding widgets.
 
* video CMS hack day, liferay, JWplayer, and open-source video/conversation embedding widgets.
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* Opensource video editing tools.
 
* Opensource video editing tools.
 
* What are the best toys/tools? The world of spy gadgets, remote controlled helicopter camera drones, pen cameras etc. with an overview of the legal issues.
 
  
 
* The solar vagabond. Move your office to a beach or mountain-top far away from the power lines and keep connected.
 
* The solar vagabond. Move your office to a beach or mountain-top far away from the power lines and keep connected.
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List open to suggestions and comments.
 
List open to suggestions and comments.
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Please add your name on the workshop list if you're interested, add questions and comments on the mailing list!

Revision as of 18:30, 29 July 2011

Hack the Media workshops UPDATED 29.07.11

A proposed series of monthly practical workshops on DIY video media.


Our next session will be:

SPY-TOOLS: the world of spy gadgets, remote controlled helicopter camera drones, pen cameras etc. with an overview of the legal issues. Date: Monday 8 August 6.30pm


Watch the videos made by participants during our last session ("how to make a journalistic video report with a mobile phone") here: http://visionon.tv/web/hackthemedia


Future workshops:

  • techniques and technologies for better use of the tools in your pocket for video journalism. Mobile phone steady cameras, how to plug an external mic in a mobile phone, better camera apps etc...
  • video CMS hack day, liferay, JWplayer, and open-source video/conversation embedding widgets.
  • Geek film screening, what makes a good geek film?
  • repairing/fixing video equipment.
  • Opensource video editing tools.
  • The solar vagabond. Move your office to a beach or mountain-top far away from the power lines and keep connected.
  • Starsuckers and hacking the mainstream, spoofing and sleight of hand and other black/white hat mainstream media spoofing techniques.

List open to suggestions and comments.

Please add your name on the workshop list if you're interested, add questions and comments on the mailing list!