Mobile Journalism hack part 17: A TV news package doesn’t usually start with a piece-to-camera or standup. Often it provides a bridge, somewhere in the middle between two parts of the story. Most often, it’s a way to end your story.

Mojo Hack 18: 3 mobile journalism hacks before you start 1. Put your phone in airplane mode. 2. Clean your lens. 3. For handheld filming, grip with 4 fingers for a steady shot.

Mobile Journalism hack part 19: Make Words work in Selfie Mode When using the selfie camera any text or words will appear mirrored, unless you: 1️⃣ Go to Settings, Camera 2️⃣ Turn off “Mirror front camera” Now people can read the words on screen

Mobile Journalism hack part 20: Use Lights Adding some light to your subject will make them look much better on dull days or darker interiors.

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Mobile Journalism hack part 21: 3 Moving shots 1️⃣ Pan (left to right OR right to left) 2️⃣ Tilt (up Or Down) 3️⃣ Tracking shot (move with the subject)

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Mobile Journalism hack part 22: Avoid boring long shots Divide up a scene into a series of shots to keep the viewer’s attention. Edit the sequence so it makes sense and makes use of a variety of shots.

Mobile Journalism hack part 24: Zoom with your feet (my moving closer to the action).

A little BTS of Theo presenting sport on Yorkshire Voice today

MojoHack 26: How to make your student video work less student-y and more professional: Tips from lecturers with decades of experience teaching and working in TV. youtu.be/cZHyTaSYh2A

Talking about MojoHacks and micro learning at today’s Advance HE conference in Sheffield. linkedin.com/posts/katherin…