TV News: Why Stories Still Matter

TV News: Why Stories Still Matter
Presented by: Andy Choi - News Reporter/Anchor, WISC-TV Madison

TV News: Why Stories Still MatterPosted 11/14/2011 - View the video


Presenter
Andy Choi
News Reporter/Anchor
WISC-TV Madison

Location:
7025 Raymond Road
Madison, WI 53719

Website: www.channel3000.com/wisc-tv

Air Date: 10/20/2011

Career Clusters / Help Topics:
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Biography:
Andy Choi has been a news reporter and anchor for Madison’s CBS affiliate, WISC-TV, since 2005. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in broadcast journalism. Andy has received awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Most recently, Andy received a 2011 National Edward R. Murrow Award for his writing. Andy hopes to continue learning more about his craft and inspire others in the process.

Description:
People are getting their news from just about anywhere. Gone are the days of waiting for the newspaper or the evening news. Media platforms have evolved in new and exciting ways, but at the heart of quality journalism are quality stories. This presentation not only examines how emerging social media platforms further engage journalists with their news consumers, it will also show why the tradition of good storytelling is as relevant as ever before. (Running Time 25:06)

Video Editing & Animation: the World at your Fingertips

Video Editing & Animation: the World at your Fingertips
Presented by: Steve Donovan - Senior Editor, Tweedee Productions



Video Editing & Animation: the World at your Fingertips Posted 04/23/2013 - View the video

Presenter
Steve Donovan
Senior Editor
Tweedee Productions

Location:
214 N. Hamilton Street
Madison, WI 53703

Website: www.tweedeeproductions.com

Air Date: 03/20/2013

Career Clusters / Help Topics:
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Biography:
Steve Donovan creates stunning, compelling visuals for clients all over the country with editing and motion design. Since making fake documentaries in high school with his best friend, he has always wanted to be a part of the business that reaches out to the audience like no other medium can. His work has been used for great brands that need a great look that can be made in the editing suite. With over 20 years of experience, his seasoned past in broadcast television, ad agencies and production houses makes for great insight to many different aspects of the post production business.

Description:
In today’s media rich world, video is everywhere and is an essential tool for business as well as entertainment. Becoming a video editor and animator puts you literally on the cutting edge of the industry. Steve Donovan shares insight on what it takes to become part of a creative team, telling stories through video and the expanding role of animation. (Running Time 20:06)

Game Designer: a Career Path of Creativity

Game Designer: a Career Path of Creativity
Presented by: Abby Friesen - Game Designer, Filament Games

Game Designer: a Career Path of Creativity Posted 11/26/2012 - View the video
Presenter
Abby Friesen
Game Designer
Filament Games
Location:
2010 Eastwood Drive, Suite 104
Madison, WI 53704

Website: www.filamentgames.com
Air Date: 11/01/2012

Career Clusters / Help Topics:
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Education and Training
Information Technology
Biography:
Abby Friesen has always loved video games. Some of her first memories are of fighting over game controllers with others. Growing up as an artist and avid puzzle and problem solver, Abby realized that she could combine all of her interests together by pursuing a career in the video and computer game industry. Originally targeting 3-D modeling, it became apparent to Abby that her strengths were all in game design. She attended Herzing University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Game Development. Immediately upon graduating in 2011, Abby was hired by Filament Games as a game designer. Filament Games is a game production studio that exclusively creates learning games. The Madison-based company has created more than 50 educational games since it started in 2005.

Description:
The younger generations of today have grown up on video and computer games. It’s an area of the entertainment industry that has seen rapid growth and is likely to continue as our video-centric culture expands from TV, to online and now via mobile devices. Abby Friesen is one of the newest game designers in the industry, developing educational games for Filament Games in Madison. As a young woman, she’s also in an industry that has many more male professionals than female. An avid puzzle solver and creative person at heart, Abby shares insight on what a video game design career is like for those seeking to join the booming industry. (Running Time 24:44)