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Audio-Visual Library TV Presentations

The Morris Berman Lecture Series tapes are presentations from the 1993-1997 NPPA Flying Short Courses and 1994 National Convention. They are being offered through a grant from Morris Berman, a Charter/Life Member and former president of NPPA. Berman, now of Sun City, Arizona, worked as a photographer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 42 years and was also a former president of the Press Photographers Association of Greater Pittsburgh, Penn. The videos were produced by Mike Venso, of the Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune and former chair of the NPPA's Audio-Visual Committee.

The Oklahoma TV NewsVideo Workshop is an annual, week-long seminar that attracts the top photojournalists in the nation. Sessions cover everything from lighting to storytelling, from editing to troubleshooting. Tapes of the 1988 and 1989 workshop sessions are available on 3/4 inch U-matic cassettes. Tapes of the 1998 sessions are available on VHS tapes.

Award Winning Photographers: Their Portfolios and Advice

Video Presentations

1237. Up Close (1994) by Darrell Barton. Barton, a freelance photojournalist for CBS News and 48 Hours, tries to get close to his interview subjects by not intimidating or inconveniencing them. He leaves a lot of gear in the car, shoots in natural light whenever possible, and is very conscious of the person's reaction to the camera. Morris Berman Lecture Series. 56 minutes. Formerly #320.

1240. Winning Ways (1997) by Eric Kehe. Kehe, photojournalist at KUSA, Denver and the 1997 Television Photographer of the Year, encourages photographers to shoot with the heart. He walks the audience through his award-winning tape and discusses finding feeling in every story, communication with reporters, and shooting visually interesting images. Morris Berman Lecture Series. 36 minutes. Formerly #360.

Business In The Newsroom: Ethics, Paper Philosophy, Professional Relationships

Video Presentations

1440. Be a Human Being First (1998) by Bob Brandon. Brandon, an award-winning photojournalist and industry leader, entreats photojournalists to be human being and not let the craft of photojournalism get in the way of living life. If television news is to retain any respect, photographers must behave professionally and honorably. Brandon shows moving stories and implores photographers to treat other people as human beings. Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop tape. 43 minutes.

1441. Inside Network News / Station of the Year (1998). This tape is a compilation of 2 presentations recorded at the 1998 Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop.

• Inside Network News by Andrew Heyward. Heyward is the president of CBS News. He offers some views of the future of television news from the unique perspective of one of the top jobs in journalism. He examines how technological improvements have influenced television news, the impact of commercialism, and the advent of news magazines. 39 minutes.
• Station of the Year by Scott Livingston. As chief photographer at WBFF in Baltimore, Livingston led his staff to success and recognition as NPPA's Station of the Year. A look at some of his work makes it clear he leads by example. 60 minutes.

Educational and Tips of the Trade

Video Presentations

1860. Being In The Story Environment (1993) by Julie Jones. Jones, photojournalist at KPNX-TV in Phoenix, challenges photographers to be intensely aware of what's happening around them at a story. Interesting and unique stories can be discovered by leaving preconceived notions at the door, paying attention to peripherals, and employing the available footage, even if it&Mac185;s not what was expected. Morris Berman Lecture Series. 50 minutes. Formerly #301.

1862. Magic Moments (1994) by John Hyjek. Hyjek, editor for NBC News, encourages photojournalists to look for magic moments in the editing room. Being open to possibilities, at times being playful or arbitrary, or changing the pacing of a story can yield great results. Hyjek backs up his suggestions with television news and feature stories. Morris Berman Lecture Series. 45 minutes. Formerly #351.

1866. A Shoe That Fits (1995) by Lisa Berglund. Berglund, former photojournalist at KNSD-TV San Diego and the 1995 Television Photographer of the Year, shares her nine steps to being successful and free. She shows her award-winning stories to demonstrate how to go beyond press releases, find a way to care about the story, take risks, etc. Morris Berman Lecture Series. 42 minutes. Formerly #356.

1868. It Only Takes A Moment To Make It Memorable (1997) by Linda Asberry-Angelle. Asberry-Angelle, photojournalist at KXAS TV, Dallas/Fort Worth, saw hundreds of clips in her three years as chair of the national TV Quarterly Clip Contest. She shares examples of outstanding storytelling from contest winners. The stories are full of "little moments" that provoke emotional responses. They also demonstrate risk taking, looking for the different angle, caring about subjects, etc. Morris Berman Lecture Series. 40 minutes. Formerly #365.

1870. The Art Of Seeing (1998) by Jerry Hattan. Hattan, a freelance photojournalist in Houston, introduces the basics of composition and explains what to look for when you put your eye to the finder. He encourages photographers to think in visual terms, keep it simple, use strong design elements, and visualize the shot before pressing the record button. This is a good introductory video for beginning photojournalism students. Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop tape. 41 minutes.

1871. Capturing The Story / Finding Your Own Style (1998). This tape is a compilation of 2 presentations recorded at the 1998 Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop.

• Capturing the Story by Darrell Barton. Barton, a freelance photojournalist, peppers a review of some of his recent assignments for CBS's 48 hours with a few yarns and some gentle suggestions on what it takes to survive at the top of the profession. 63 minutes.
• Finding Your Own Style by Kevin Hartfield. Hartfield, photojournalist at KCNC in Denver, has developed his own way of looking at the world. He encourages photojournalists to go beyond the basics and develop their own approaches to storytelling. Photographers can create interesting packages by using the imagination, stepping outside the box, and knowing the capability of the station equipment. 48 minutes.

1872. Editing 101 / Jammin' With Poetry And Grace (1998). This tape is a compilation of 2 presentations recorded at the 1998 Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop.

• Editing 101 by Sharon Levy. Levy is a senior instructor at Avid Technology. In this presentation, she reviews cuts-only techniques needed to complete the first workshop assignment. She explains editing sequences, matching action, avoiding jump cuts and screen direction conflicts and the criteria for making split-second editing decisions. 39 minutes.
• Jammin' with Poetry and Grace by Lisa Berglund. Berglund, former director of photography at KNSD in San Diego, focuses her energy and enthusiasm for storytelling in this fast-paced presentation of some of her recent work. She encourages photographers to stop making excuses and look at obstacles as creative challenges, enterprise, and communicate with reporters. 70 minutes.

1873. Hear And Now (1998) by Mark Anderson. Anderson, chief photographer at KSTP in St. Paul, shares his secrets for capturing and integrating the sound that accompanies the video in his award-winning work. He discusses creating moments, seamless audio, getting close to subjects, and discovering pictures through sound. Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop tape. 71 minutes.

1874. How To Be A Story Machine (1998) by Dave Wertheimer. Wertheimer, assistant chief photojournalist at KSTP in St. Paul, demonstrates that a little effort goes a long way on every story. Dave's mantra is steady sequenced video plus meaningful natural sound. He demonstrates how to stay prepared including how to outfit the vehicle, turning v.o.'s into packages, and making stories personal. Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop tape. 48 minutes.

1876. Let The Story Tell Itself (1998) by Bob Dotson. Dotson is an Atlanta based NBC network news correspondent. He presents one of the workshop&Mac185;s most compelling sessions, alternating between screenings of some of his favorite stories and solid useful advice on using the lens and microphone as your primary writing tools. Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop tape. 75 minutes.

1877. Lighten Up (1998 by Steve Hooker. Hooker, chief photographer at WDSU in New Orleans, presents a lively series of demonstrations of how a little bit of lighting can make a big difference in your images. He covers balancing contrasts, simple ways to control light, etc. Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop tape. 72 minutes.

1878. Newsvideo 101 / Production Values At The Speed Of News (1998). This tape is a compilation of 2 presentations recorded at the 1998 Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop.

• NewsVideo 101 by Julie Jones. Jones, photojournalist at KPNX TV in Phoenix, reviews the ground rules for effective news video with a look at the basics. She demonstrates how to shoot sequences, the importance of opening and closing shots, and other often ignored fundamentals. 55 minutes.
• Production Values at the Speed of News by John DeTarsio. DeTarsio, a freelance photojournalist in San Diego, demonstrates that run and gun shooting doesn't have to be quick and dirty. He focuses on creating powerful images, keeping pictures steady, and moving your feet. 60 minutes.

1879. Raising The Bar Through Teamwork (1998) by Kim Riemland and Tim Griffis. Riemland, a reporter for KOMO in Seattle, WA, and her husband Griffis, a photojournalist for KOMO, have collaborated to tell some great stories. They encourage photojournalists to fight for their stories and involve management, listen and pay attention for the reporter, and make more of the routine assignments. Their methods have resulted in meaningful, emotional stories. 43 minutes.

1880. Secrets To Great Stories (1998) by Jonathan Malat. Malat, photojournalist at KARE-TV in Minnesota and the 1998 Television Photographer of the Year, shares his secrets for engaging the viewer and telling great stories. He discusses character development and how to capture interesting personalities on tape, how to get the viewer to experience the story with the subject, and where to find stories. Malat encourages photojournalists to look around on the way to stories, talk to people, and work hard. 50 minutes.

1882. Teamwork / How To Ace Your First Assignment (1998). This tape is a compilation of 2 presentations recorded at the 1998 Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop.

• Teamwork by John Larson, NBC Dateline correspondent, and Mark Morache, KIRO TV photojournalist in Seattle. Larson and Morache team up to demonstrate that when two people begin to mesh as a team, the final product is often greater than the sum of the individual parts. They discuss photographer/reporter relations, the importance of communication, and the three great horses of storytelling: surprise, juice, and characters. They combine practical, concrete advice on storytelling, cooperation, and initiative with clips of memorable stories. 84 minutes.
• How to Ace your First Assignment by Jason Vaz. Vaz, photojournalist at KUSA in Denver, explains what is expected from the students who are about to shoot their first workshop assignment. 33 minutes.

1883. Plan for Success / Head and Shoulders Above the Rest (1998). This tape is a compilation of 2 presentations recorded at the 1998 Oklahoma NewsVideo Workshop.

• Plan for Success by Mike Schuh. Schuh, reporter at WJZ in Baltimore, encourages reporters and photographers alike to plan stories. By deciding on story commitments and casing out stories ahead of time, it's possible to incorporate surprises and tell stories in innovative and different ways. 38 minutes.
• Head and Shoulders Above the Rest by Charles Hadlock. Hadlock, photojournalist at KTBS in Shreveport, tackles the topic of standups head-on. He gives an informative review of innovative ways to handle this necessary element. Good standups require imagination and teamwork and should contain plot, character and journey. 50 minutes.

Television Competition Award Winners

Video Presentations

These VHS tapes feature the national winners of the NPPA TV Quarterly Clip Contest and the winners from the annual Television News Photography and Editing Contest. Each tape is approximately two hours long.

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