Eric Garland Assignment #1

It's no secret that the world of journalism is changing. Just about anyone can tell you that. We are now living in a world that is bearing witness to a transition into a more electronic form of journalism. At first, all of the technology that is being developed can seem to be a bit overwhelming . However, as is the case with most people, you get used to it over time. There are blogs, social media sites, pictures, and even video, like the one I am shooting now, that accompanies a story. As a journalism major myself, I find the process of video recording and uploading a new and fun challenge. Although I am pursuing print journalism, it never hurts to work on getting exposure in front of a camera considering the uncertainty in the future of journalism. Having a solid camera presence does not seem like a hard task on the surface, but once you are behind the camera it can seem a lot more challenging. There are also tactics that one can use to help them when in front of the camera, such as "ear-prompting," which is when the journalist can hear the words they are about to say like a teleprompter would show, but rather an audio version that feeds the sentences through an ear bud. I think that after a while, I will be much more comfortable in front of the camera as I get more practice. This goes to show you that even if you are studying print journalism, like myself, you have to be what I like to call "the jack of all trades." You should be able to shoot photos record audio, as well as record video. This will put you at a much higher advantage if you are trying to find a job in the ever-changing world of journalism. The slice class that I am in now, does just that: 4 weeks of photography, 4 weeks of audio, and 4 weeks of photography. After this class I hope to be one step closer to becoming a successful young journalist.