Eric Maierson interviewed in Edit Well Newsletter

MediaStorm producer Eric Maierson is interviewed in the current issue of Larry Jordan's rich-media newsletter, Edit Well, (vol. 2 no. 8). Maierson discusses how he uses Final Cut Pro and Aperture, as well as an overview of MediaStorm's production workflow. Edit Well is published monthly by Peachpit press. For subscription information, please visit editwell.com. Learn more about our approach to producing multimedia by purchasing MediaStorm's Post-production Workflow. Spanning more than 200 steps, the workflow covers every phase of editing, from organizing and editing assets in Final Cut Pro 7 through backing up and archiving your project. The workflow includes exclusive access to our Aperture Workflow and our Final Cut Asset Parser. Learn more about MediaStorm's Post-production Workflow.

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Pictures of the Year International Multimedia Winners Announced

We are excited to announce that MediaStorm.org won Best Use of Multimedia - Small Markets, in the 2008 POYi Competition. The MediaStorm team was involved with seven of 26 multimedia awards including: Second Place, Multimedia Feature Story: "Gorilla Massacre" Michael Nichols and Brent Stirton, National Geographic / Produced by MediaStorm.org Award of Excellence, Multimedia Feature Story: "Evidence of my Existence" Jim Lo Scalzo, US News and World Report / MediaStorm.org Second Place, Best Multimedia Project: "The Marlboro Marine" Luis Sinco, Photographer, Los Angeles Times / Produced by MediaStorm.org Award of Excellence, Best Multimedia Project: "Black Market" Patrick Brown, Photographer / MediaStorm.org Best Use of Multimedia - Small Markets: "Soul of Athens" by Ohio University. Chad Stevens, Bob Sacha and Brian Storm participated. Best Use of Multimedia - Small Markets: "Mountain Workshops" by Western Kentucky University. Chad Stevens and Bob Sacha participated. Category Winners are: Multimedia Feature Story First Place: "Iowa's Unlikely Privilege"…

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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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