James Nachtwey’s TED Prize Wish- To Be Announced Friday Oct. 3

This Friday, James Nachtwey reveals his TED Prize wish. They will be projecting images on LED screens at locations on all 7 continents, along with the website- watch if you can, this promises to be an important story. Watch James speak about his wish: Each winner of the TED Prize receives $100,000, and assistance making their wish come true. Other winners of the 2007 Prize were Bill Clinton and EO Wilson. You can find out more about their wishes, and many other past recipients as well, at the TED site- there are some really great talks (also available as podcasts) on there, worth checking out.

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Multimedia Training Opportunities

For those interested in multimedia training, both the Knight Digital Media Center and the NPPA have upcoming seminars. The Knight Digital Media Center at the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism, is currently accepting Fellowship applications for: Multimedia Reporting Training Seminars May 18 – 23; June 8 – 13; and July 6- 11, 2008 Application deadline for all workshops is APRIL 11, 2008 The Knight Digital Media Center Multimedia Training Program is accepting applications for 20 fellowships per workshop for journalists to attend these seminars that combine practical instruction in multimedia reporting with in-depth exploration of issues in online publishing. We are accepting concurrent applications for workshops being offered in May, June and July 2008. Applicants may apply to one, two or all three workshops. Because we receive far more applications than we can accommodate, applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple workshops to increase their chances of being accepted…

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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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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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