NPPA's Convergence ’08 workshops will put you in front of the leaders in visual journalism.
New this year: we have scheduled topics so attendees can learn from the best in still, video and multimedia; no more separate tracks.
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CONVERGENCE 08 will also feature shootouts, reviews, networking, and an exhibit hall and product demonstrations.
Workshop Schedule
Friday, May 30
- 8:00 AM
- Registration Opens
- 8:00 AM
- Canon Shootout Kickoff
- 9:00 AM
- John Moore, Getty Images
- 10:00 AM
- Mark Biello, CNN
"Traveling the Globe for CNN"
- 11:00 AM
- Breaks and Exhibits
- 11:45 AM
- Scott Mc Kiernan, ZUMA Press; Meredith Birkett, MSNBC
“Business Practices: Multimedia” - Brett Akagi, KARE-TV; Eric Sowl, KTUU-TV
NPPA Stations of the Year Panel: “Staff Teamwork and Commitment” - Rob Rosenthal, Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
“Audio Gathering: Tips and Tricks”
- 12:45 PM
- Lunch and Exhibits
- 2:15 PM
- Scott Jensen, KTUU Alaska
"Capturing Everyday Moments, Every Day"
- 3:15 PM
- Michel du Cille, The Washington Post
- 4:00 PM
- Breaks and Exhibits
- 4:45 PM
- Russ Kendall, The Bellingham Herald
“Getting Your First Job” - Zach Wise, Las Vegas Sun; Richard Koci Hernandez, San Jose Mercury News
“Newspapers & Multimedia” - Mickey Osterreicher, NPPA General Counsel
“Legal and Ethical Issues in Photojournalism”
- 6:00 PM
- End General Session
- 7:30 PM
- Still Portfolio Reviews
- Video Discussion Room
- Multimedia Open Mic Night
- 11:59 PM
- End Special Session
Saturday, May 31
Attendees in the Multimedia Immersion program can attend the Saturday Convergence workshops for free.
- 8:00 AM
- Canon Shootout Judging
- 9:00 AM
- Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier and Press
- 10:00 AM
- Shawn Montano
“The Basics and Complexities of Editing Video”
- 11:00 AM
- Breaks and Exhibits
- 11:45 AM
- Karen Ducey, Seattle Post Intelligencer
“Making Your Career Happen” - Rich Beckman, University of Miami
“Multimedia storytelling - Beyond Video and Slideshows” - National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (speakers TBA)
“Visual Coverage of Lesbian and Gay Issues in the Media”
- 112:45 PM
- Lunch and Exhibits
- 2:00 PM
- Brian Storm, Mediastorm
“Building a Multimedia Storytelling Production Company”
- 3:00 PM
- Break and Exhibits
- 3:45 PM
- Brad Loper, Dallas Morning News
“Storytelling in our changing industry…it still starts with great Photojournalism” - Scott Utterback, Courier Journal
“Similarities and Differences: Moving from TV Video to Newspaper”
- 4:45 PM
- Kinsey Wilson, USA Today
“State of the Industry Address”
- 6:00 PM
- End General Session
- 7:00 PM
- NPPA 2008 Annual Awards Banquet
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