Pre-Convention Workshops

The NSEMC will host pre-convention workshops on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Sign up for these special, in-depth programs for a deep dive into a specific topic and add a new skill to your media toolbox.

Registration is open now for these two pre-convention workshops through the convention registration page. Act quickly — both have limited seating.

Ultimate Podcast Bootcamp
Podcast Workshop
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • $50
Presenter: Sarah Hutchins, Editorial Director for Investigative Reporters & Editors and podcast host

Everything you need to know to produce a standout podcast. You’ll learn how to turn your idea into a podcast your entire campus — and beyond! — wants to subscribe to. We’ll discuss the equipment and tools you need to get your show online and in front of an audience. Then we’ll dig deeper and talk about techniques to make your podcast stand out from the crowd. Topics will include storyboarding your podcast, conducting quality interviews and promoting your show. This bootcamp will provide resources for all kinds of podcasts: news, music-based, sports, drama and more.

Small camera, simple stories.
Mobile Storytelling Workshop
1-5 p.m. • $50
Presenters: Leni Cooper and Lynn Riggle, University of Mount Union

Did you know you can make awesome video stories that don’t suck without an expensive camera and video editing software? In this half-day pre-conference workshop, we’ll show you some simple tips and tricks for producing better multimedia stories with just your smart device. This workshop is for the video noob. We’ll start with some basics including different narrative storytelling types, interviewing, shot composition, sequencing and compressing time. Following this workshop, you will go out and tell a story (one of your own ideas, or a suggested assignment). Instructors will be available for feedback and troubleshooting before you upload your story to YouTube by noon on Thursday. Your work will be showcased during CBI’s show-and-tell on Saturday before the awards ceremony. After the workshop, you should be able to take what you learn and start producing stories for your campus media to augment your social presence, or upload to your school’s news site. Attendees should bring their smart device with either iMovie for iOS, or FilmoraGo for Android devices already installed. These programs are available in the app store. You should also have space for saving story elements on your device, so be sure to download and save your photos and videos.