Mobile Reporting 101

It's not just for selfies.

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1. Mobile Reporting 101: Real-Time, Real Quality @carlvlewis, Camp CCJ, Jun. 16, 2014
2. "The best camera to have is the one you have on you at all times." — Unknown
3. Real-time reporting from the field (mojos!) —First mainstream use: 9/11 attacks —Citizen journalism —Good way to catch what Grant Blankenship calls "the moment."
4. Not just for selfies Pro-grade apps and accessories enhance already high-quality cameras for stills and video on most smartphones. Camera Awesome (iOS/Android, free), FilmMicPro (iOS/Android, $4.99)
5. Audio —iRig mic/app —Hindenburg Field Recorder (made for and by journalists) Note-taking —Evernote —OneNote.
6. 16 MP camera quality on most smartphones, "smart" cameras Takes out most of the work of changing settings (ISO, focus, etc.). Movies, films, ads being shot on mobile.
7. Best practices —Enhance with HDR and brightness/ contrast if needed, but stray away from filters. —Stabilize with Camera Awesome and a stabilizer tool. —The audio b-roll trick (overlay b-roll while individual is speaking directly into phone mic)
8. Tips to publish/file —Instagram (but don't shoot the images in Instagram) —Post to other social channels. —Pressgram —MMS or emailing