Multimedia
Immersion
- May 15–19, 2012
- Syracuse, NY
The 2012 NPPA Multimedia Immersion in Syracuse, NY will be an intense, five-day, hands-on training workshop for visual journalists looking to expand and grow their multimedia skillsets using the latest technology.
Our focus is on mixing photos, video and audio content and editing them into multimedia presentations.
Our previous students have ranged from multiple Pulitzer Prize Winners, Best of Photojournalism winners, the current White House Photographer, academics, editors, students, working professionals and freelancers all looking to supercharge their careers.
Only 40 spots are available for the 2012 Immersion. Register Now!
What You Will Learn:
- Effectively planning and developing your story to save time on your workflow and increase the quality of your pieces
- Professional audio recording techniques in the field from audio documentary experts
- Hands-on explanations and experiences on how to use audio, video and photo gear -- along with recommendations on gear
- Training on how to shoot visuals for multimedia storytelling including techniques for documentaries and working as a one-man-band or mobile journalist
- Hands-on video production editing training and experience on Final Cut Pro X, how to integrate music into your multimedia work, and ethics and legal issues
- How to navigate modern freelance and business issues when working in multimedia
- Inspiring information on how the most cutting edge multimedia projects were created from the industry leaders that worked on them
Every student will produce their own finished, professional project -- from capturing all the content to editing to compressing the final files.
Only 40 spots are available for the 2012 Immersion. Register Now!
Prices
| Multimedia Immersion | |
|---|---|
| Member | $1,095 |
| Non-member | $1,205 |
Logistics
The Immersion will begin the morning of May 15 and end on May 19, and will be held at the S.I. Newhouse School for Public Communications at Syracuse University, located at 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY 13210.
Students should be prepared to rent a car or pay for a taxi to get to assignments around town.
Housing
Hotel reservations should be made at the Sheraton Syracuse University, which is very close to the Immersion. Special rates have been secured for Immersion attendees so please inform the hotel you will be staying under the NPPA group. Use the link to reserve online with the discounted rate, or call the Sheraton at the number listed. It is recommended that you call between 9-5pm EST in order to secure the group rate.
Attendees can arrange to share rooms through the MMI group listserv.
Sheraton Syracuse University
801 University Ave · Syracuse, NY 13210
All reservations must be made by 5:00pm on April 17 to guarantee availability and rate.
Students that do not drive to the event are encouraged to rent a car to go out and shoot stories.
Registration
Only 40 spots are available for the 2012 Immersion. Register Now!
After registering, students must fill out the following assessment: nppa.org/deshrink.php?id=4a
Hands-on Coaching
Unlike other multimedia training workshops, we provide the most personalized training experience with the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (with about 20 coaches for 40 students). Students will be personally coached by industry leaders and the best educators in the country.
2012 Multimedia Immersion Confirmed Coaches
- Smiley Pool - Houston Chronicle
- Curt Chandler - Penn State University
- McKenna Ewen - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- Brian Kaufman - Detroit Free Press
- Will Yurman - Penn State University
- Evelio Contreras - Washington Post
- Steve Elfers - USATODAY
- Wes Pope - University of Arizona
- Brad Horn - Freelance Audio and Multimedia Producer
- Joe Mahoney - Rocky Mountain Invesitgative News Network
- Sung Park - University of Oregon
- Darren Durlach - The Boston Globe
- Nyier Abdou - The Star Ledger
- Mike Desisti - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Evan Vucci - The Associated Press
- Tara Young - Etsy.com
- Meredith Birkett - MSNBC.com
- Seth Gitner - The Newhouse School at Syracuse University
- Will Sullivan - Lee Enterprises
- Kainaz Amaria - National Public Radio
Only 40 spots are available for the 2012 Immersion. Register Now!
Tools
Students will be provided with computers and software to use for the week from the S.I. Newhouse School for Public Communications at Syracuse University. Cameras from Canon and Nikon will also be provided for use on site.
Students are strongly encouraged to bring whatever audio and video equipment you use on an everyday basis so learning can be done on gear that will be used back at home in the field. But if you cannot bring your own there will be equipment onsite for you to use.
If you have questions about the 2012 Multimedia Immersion, please contact event co-chair, Seth Gitner at sgitner@gmail.com or 540-354-6364.
Sponsors
SI Newhouse School for Public Communications
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