VII Seminar: May 16-18 in Dumbo, NY

For those already attending the New York Photo Festival this summer, or looking for more reasons to come, you might want to check out the: VII SEMINAR in DUMBO Dates: May 16th, 17th & 18th, 2008 Location: Klitgord Auditorium-New York City Technical College Address: 285 Jay Street (in downtown Brooklyn), New York 11201 This expanded 3 day seminar will include the following: - VII Photographer presentations including their latest work along with newest members, Marcus Bleasdale and Franco Pagetti. - VII Network Photographer Presentations. - Special guest presentation by Simon Norfolk - Panel discussions on "Photojournalism Within The Context of Contemporary Photography" - Breaking product news by our sponsors including, Canon U.S.A. - Book Signings by VII Photographers and special guests. - Exclusive VII Seminar evening events in the new VII DUMBO space on 28 Jay Street General admission - $50 PORTFOLIO REVIEWS (includes reviews by two VII Photographers) - $200 You…

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Job Opening: Multimedia Editor at MSNBC

Msnbc.com is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer / Picture Editor in the NYC area. We are looking for an individual who can collaborate with internal teams, parent companies and content providers. The Multimedia Team supports all section of the site by editing compelling photojournalism and multimedia on a daily basis and on bigger projects. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and interpersonal skills are necessary. A successful candidate will have broad knowledge and curiosity about news of all kinds and show a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content. An innovative spirit, passion for digital media, and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced, sometimes hectic environment are highly desirable. A BA degree in Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism or other disciplines that emphasize visual storytelling and multimedia production and/or editing is required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience or education will be considered. A minimum of two years experience producing…

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Upcoming Event: The Secrets of Multimedia Storytelling

Join us this Sunday at B&H Photo's new event space for: The Secrets of Multimedia Storytelling from Brian Storm at MediaStorm.org Speaker: Brian Storm Event Type: Photography Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: B&H Photo, 420 9th Ave, NY New York 10001 Multimedia, a dominant force in American culture, has shaped the way we view the world through a sophisticated method of storytelling. By combining multiple elements of media, photojournalists have produced compelling compositions of new media that have allowed us to interpret information on a level never experienced before. MediaStorm www.mediastorm.org, one of the most influential multimedia production studios in the world, is located right here in New York City and was launched by President Brian Storm, a passionate leader in the field of photojournalism and new media. Brian will share his thoughts on the future of photojournalism and the importance of new media publications in the next generation of…

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Eddie Adams Workshop Accepting Applications

The Eddie Adams Workshop is now accepting applications for Barnstorm XXI, to be held October 10-13 in Jeffersonville, NY. Application Deadline is May 2, 2008. The Workshop is an intense four-day gathering of the top professionals in photojournalism, along with 100 carefully selected students. The Workshop's purpose is to create a forum in which an exchange of ideas, techniques, and philosophies can be shared between both established members and newcomers of the profession of picture journalism. The Workshop is tuition-free, and the 100 students are chosen based on the merit of their portfolios. Please check out www.eddieadamsworkshop.com for more info.

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