Early bird deadline: Video Journalism Training

[Robb Montgomery]

Editor and Publisher has just blogged that Camp Video Journalism is coming back to Chicago Sept. 24th, 25th and 26th at the Chicago Sun-Times.

I am going to answer a few questions from readers that have come in, including:

• Is there a student rate?
• Will this training help journalism faculty?
• Where can I find a good rate on a Chicago hotel?
• Can I help teach the class?

If you are coming, please sign up today- there is only week left to get the discounted early bird rate.

Register here

QUESTIONS

Is there a student rate?

There is now and it is even less expensive than the early-bird rate.

Remember, Visual Editors doesn't charge for membership or any of the online resources it provides. Off-line training is what keeps the charity running as an all-volunteer effort.

Want to help more student journalists?

Visual Editors has applied for a grant to pay tuition costs for a few students to attend future camp VJ events. Wish us luck and if you know of any sponsors or grant makers who fund such educational initiatives, please contact the Visual Editors Foundation atwww.visualeditors.org.

Will this training help journalism faculty?

I have had a couple of e-mails this week from journalism faculty about the training. One professor wants to bring his entire class up from Florida and and another wants to know if the training will benefit him when working with students. The answer is, of course, yes. Camp Video Journalism has instructed journalism school faculty and professors.

Where can I find a good rate on a Chicago hotel?

Here is a list of the latest deals on good hotels in Chicago . . .

• Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago ($20 - and up) **

• Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro ($62- and up) ***

• Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza (Riverview) ($66- and up) ***

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chicago-Downtown ($69- and up) ***

• The Tremont Hotel ($69 --and up)***

• Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile ($71- and up) ***

• Hotel Allegro ($73- and up) ****

• The Silversmith Hotel Chicago ($75- and up) ***

Hotwire Travel ticker: Chicago is a good resource for deals on hotels, too.

Will you hold a Camp VJ in my town?

With your help, yes. We have had many requests to produce Camp VJ in a number of locations: From Vancouver to Orlando. Visual Editors partners with many leading journalism associations and schools and if you are willing to host a training event in the future - please contact Robb Montgomery for sponsor details.

Can I help teach?

By all means, please submit your interest and CV. The training experience is enhanced with more perspectives and lessons from experienced VJs. The Camp VJ roster includes journalists with world wide print and video journalism training backgrounds. Passion is a plus.

Where is this event?

Camp Video Journalism will be held in Chicago onSeptember 24, 25, and 26 at theChicago Sun-Times, 350 N. Orleans St.

It is a hands-on and very practical three-day Camp VJ workshopdesigned for reporters carrying video cameras or anyone wanting to get practice in the fundamentals.

Details about this course and registration fees.

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