Al Tompkins' March 14 Morning Meeting, "Learning from an expert in online video," focuses on The Washington Post's Travis Fox and his award-winning online photojournalism piece about the refugee crisis in Darfur. The column contains great lessons for up-and-coming video journalists, especially those with an international bent. The Darfur video is a must-see for everyone, though.
Tompkins writes about the piece:
"This is a story that utilizes silence and quiet moments to teach us something about what life is like in a refugee camp. I especially like the way Travis uses the shots of barren soil to transition from character to character. And his use of natural light is nothing short of spectacular."
Look for these techniques as you watch the video.
-- Jacky Hicks
