Date and Location: May 6-12, 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Description: The Multimedia Bootcamp Workshop is designed for working visual journalists who are interested in exploring multimedia storytelling. There will be six days of intensive skills training, including Flash, Dreamweaver, advanced Photoshop and audio and video content gathering and editing, as well as daily presentations from leading multimedia designers, storytellers and producers. Complete details and the registration form are available online. Multimedia Bootcamp website: http://www.ibiblio.org/bootcamp

Date and Location: March 19-24, 2006, Norman, OK Description: The NPPA TV NewsVideo Workshop is a one-of-a-kind workshop that teaches todays photojournalist how to survive and thrive in an ever-changing industry. The internationally recognized faculty includes NPPA award recipients, network correspondents, photojournalists and current news professionals. Complete details and the registration form are available online. NPPA TV NewsVideo Workshop website: http://nppa.org/professional_development/workshops_and_seminars/TV_NewsVideo_workshop/2006

Date and Time: Thursday, October 20th 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Description: Learn how visual storytellers who focus on long-form personal projects can satisfy both journalistic and financial needs in today's dynamic media environment. Join Brian Storm, president of MediaStorm, to see how some of the top photographers have redefined their storytelling capabilities to include audio reporting and an eye toward publication in multiple media. Their work is capturing acclaim around the world at a time when readers' attention spans are running short. Photo Expo Plus website: http://www.photoplusexpo.com/ppe/index.jsp

Frank Evers, Managing Director of VII, will discuss new opportunites for photographers with panelists Evan Nisselson, CEO of Digital Railroad, Brian Storm, President of MediaStorm, and Vin Alabiso, President of VJA Inc. http://www.viiphoto.com/seminar/schedule.html