Jessica Nightingale and Lucy Gliddon discuss the dog walking ban in parts of Preston.
Dog walking ban in Preston by LEGliddon
Music: Catchy Syth and Guitar by markclark
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Thursday 25 November 2010
JN 2053 Audio Skills Test
The recently approved Tithebarn Project is sure to boost Preston’s economy, bringing in shoppers from around Lancashire. Lucy Gliddon asked the Preston public what they think of the current shopping facilities in the city.
JN 2053 AUDIO SKILLS TEST by LEGliddon
JN 2053 AUDIO SKILLS TEST by LEGliddon
Wednesday 24 November 2010
JN 2053 Data Skills Test
The latest film in the Harry Potter franchise Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 has smashed UK box office records with an approximate intake of £18.3 million in the opening weekend.
Its predecessor, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earned over $900 million worldwide in 2009, with the combined global earnings of the previous six films totalling £362.39 billion.
Each of the six films feature in the UK Film Council's top 20 films of all time.
The chart below shows the top ten grossing films in the UK box office. Topping the list is James Cameron’s Avatar, which earned £83.2 million.
But with the second part of the film coming in 2011 and such a successful opening weekend, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 could top the records.
Its predecessor, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earned over $900 million worldwide in 2009, with the combined global earnings of the previous six films totalling £362.39 billion.
Each of the six films feature in the UK Film Council's top 20 films of all time.
The chart below shows the top ten grossing films in the UK box office. Topping the list is James Cameron’s Avatar, which earned £83.2 million.
But with the second part of the film coming in 2011 and such a successful opening weekend, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 could top the records.
Link to article on Guardian Data Blog
Link to UK Film Council's statistics
JN 2053 Video Test
The following video is one of five skills tests I have been required to complete as a part of degree. It features a short clip edited from an interview with Daryl Cooper, guitarist for thrash metal band "Valhalla". In the video, Daryl is asked what 2011 holds for the band.
Song clip: "Hung at Sunrise" - Valhalla.
JN 2053 Images Test
In order to complete my "Digital Newsroom" module, I was required to exercise my image skills by manipulating images in Adobe Photoshop. I took a photograph of the University of Central Lancashire, and then cropped it to the required specifications.
When deciding on a location to photograph, I looked for a shot which captured the University of Central Lancashire in a way which would not require a caption. To do this I felt the most appropriate photograph should feature a UCLan sign.
Below is the original image:
When deciding on a location to photograph, I looked for a shot which captured the University of Central Lancashire in a way which would not require a caption. To do this I felt the most appropriate photograph should feature a UCLan sign.
Below is the original image:
I then cropped the image to a 100 pixel by 100 pixel thumbnail:
I then cropped the image to 400 pixel wide by 300 pixel high:
Finally, I cropped the image to 200 pixel wide by 500 pixel high:
Monday 11 October 2010
JN 2053 Map Test
For my JN 2053 Map Test I was required to create a Google Map which featured the locations of 4 news stories reported in the Lancashire Evening Post. I was also required to include a link to the story on the LEP website, along with an additional link to a website relating to the story.
After selecting my stories, I placed them on the map, and changed the icons so that they were relevant to the articles.
View Map Test in a larger map
After selecting my stories, I placed them on the map, and changed the icons so that they were relevant to the articles.
View Map Test in a larger map
Friday 26 February 2010
The future of journalism
Gone are the days of print or broadcast specialists. There is a growing demand for multi-platform journalism; journalists that are capable of multi-tasking.
With media constantly evolving, the future of journalism is uncertain. The Internet is rapidly replacing newspapers and television as a main source for news; much of its success perhaps due to its easy-access and constant updates.
With media constantly evolving, the future of journalism is uncertain. The Internet is rapidly replacing newspapers and television as a main source for news; much of its success perhaps due to its easy-access and constant updates.
An attractive feature of online journalism is that it is currently, for the most part, free of charge. However, the days of free access may be numbered. Media giant Rupert Murdoch plans to impose a fee on News International newspaper websites by the summer; an action that could cost the company readers. This said, creation of exclusive information for paying readers may be alluring to many.
But the Internet is not only host to professional journalism. Blogs are growing increasingly popular, and allow "everyday people" to document their lives efficiently from anywhere in the world. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are used by millions in order to interact with their friends, families and colleagues. Journalistically speaking, they can be used to find stories that may have otherwise been overlooked.
It is almost certain that the future of journalism lies mainly in the internet, and with new media such as podcasts and webcasts rapidly emerging, the web's possibilities seem endless.
It is almost certain that the future of journalism lies mainly in the internet, and with new media such as podcasts and webcasts rapidly emerging, the web's possibilities seem endless.
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