GlobalMojo

18/09/2022

08/09/2021

A useful short video about shooting to make it easy to edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJm5wtscceg

Editor Garry gets behind the camera to show you the shots you'll need to get on location for a seamless sequence.

21/08/2021

Journalism students should consider entering this competition: https://rjionline.org/studentinnovationcompetition/

As journalists we elevate the stories of people in our communities, hold those in power accountable and connect our readers/viewers/listeners with each other. Despite that, we are not great at communicating what goes on behind the scenes to produce the journalism that we share with our communities e...

17/08/2021

Lots of journalism jobs here: https://hashtagourstories.com/jobs-2/

JOBS Recent Jobs CHIEF SUB EDITOR AUGMENTED REALITY LENS CREATOR (REMOTE) SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST/MANAGER (REMOTE) PRODUCER- S*X EDUCATION (REMOTE) ASSISTANT PRODUCER- GUN VIOLENCE (REMOTE) ASSISTANT PRODUCER- MENTAL HEALTH (REMOTE) ASSISTANT PRODUCER- NEWS (REMOTE) ASSISTANT PRODUCER- ENVIRONMENT (...

06/10/2020

BBC mojo trainer Marc Settle talks about the latest iOS upgrade and how it works for mojo: https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/en/articles/art20201001095533358

Marc Settle reviews the latest version of the operating system running on iPhones and runs through the important changes that journalists and mobile journalists need to know about.

06/10/2020

The role of video in attracting younger audiences for newspapers: https://digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2020/10/01/insight-killed-the-video-star-the-role-of-video-in-premium-subscriptions/

Premium video finds itself in limbo. It is no longer the star of most publishers’ offerings. And it has taken a back seat when it comes to subscriptions.

06/10/2020

This article asks if video can save newspapers: https://flashesandflames.com/2020/10/02/can-video-save-newspapers/

The Covid accelerator is shaking the foundations of the news business. In some countries, there may be seismic change in politics. But, for media revolutionaries, it is a perfect storm of disenchanted consumers, misinformation, and dislocated economics. Look at the UK, home of Fleet Street’s natio...

19/08/2020

A fun and useful read: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/new-smartphone-journalism-manual-is-set-to-win-hearts/s2/a759883/

Want to try your hand at smartphone storytelling techniques? With this deck of cards, you will always have a MoJo trick up your sleeve

12/08/2020

A podcast about my movie:
https://www.multimediaweek.net/e/ep138-lockdown-love-with-stephen-quinn/

SHOW NOTES:  DJ speaks with MOJO guru and journalist Stephen Quinn on his innovative film, Lockdown Love. The film was written, produced and edited during the UK Covid-19 Lockdown with the actors working with Stephen the director via zoom.    LINKS Watch t...

26/07/2020

Lockdown Love: A short movie about the perils of dating during lockdown

26/07/2020

Some people might find these training courses useful.

https://start.me/p/wMv5b7/first-draft-advanced-toolkit

First Draft - Advanced Toolkit

27/06/2020

A nice video about basic framing when filming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj3QIQXYyik

When creating video content, it’s important to know some rules to make sure your shoot goes smoothly and looks great. Fundamentals such as the rule of thirds...

18/06/2020

A helpful article from the BBC's Marc Settle on doing mojo during Covid-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/en/articles/art20200514141328259

Coronavirus has changed much, including mobile journalism which will now involve more gear, take more time and need more planning

16/03/2020

21/09/2019

If anyone wants to learn more about FiLMiC Pro v6, here is a link to a free user manual.http://www.filmicpro.com/FilmicProUserManualv6.pdf

22/06/2018

Glen Mulcahy's latest video about mojo gear is a great overview of what is available. The comments are helpful as well. Video at https://www.facebook.com/thomsonfoundation/videos/1736283396406851/

30/03/2018

Please consider entering this mojo competition.

A leading showcase for mobile journalism talent. Each year, we search for the best mojo talent with the Thomson Foundation mojo competition.

22/03/2018

Useful news feature about mojo in Tunisia: https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/oscarsvideo/how-mo-jo-is-taking-over-digital-journalism/vp-BBKqY0b

Mobile journalism is on the rise in Tunisia, and at the helm is Adnen Chaouachi

16/03/2018

I encourage you to enter this mojo competition: http://www.thomsonfoundation.org/competitions/mobile-journalist/

A leading showcase for mobile journalism talent. Each year, we search for the best mojo talent with the Thomson Foundation mojo competition.

30/01/2018

Worth a read. Good news from Facebook for local publishers. https://wersm.com/facebook-bringing-local-news-news-feed/