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Instructor Bio

Melanie Nayer is the senior site editor for Cheapflights.com, where she writes, researches, and updates destination guides, travel news, and feature travel articles. She maintains daily production of the Cheapflights.com "Travel and Flights News" Blog.

Previously, Melanie worked as a content producer for the business section of Boston.com and as a reporter for the Boston Globe. Her work at Boston.com included producing the daily business section, various blogs, and creating interactive features. She also worked as a freelance journalist for various national news organizations, monthly magazines, and trade publications, and worked as a Capitol Hill news correspondent in 2002 with Boston University's Washington Journalism program.

Melanie Nayer's Courses
Blogging – (Class starts January 13)
Blogging: Advanced – (Class starts December 1)

Testimonials

Melanie's knowledge of AP style is near encyclopedic. She's gifted in the ability to discuss the work at hand with complete focus, and her constructive criticism is always on target. -- Joe Wallace

"Melanie brought practical, strategic advice to the table and her insight was invaluable." -- Meredith O'Connor

"Melanie was a fabulous instructor. She really knew what she was talking about and fully encouraged class participation. I would love to take another one of her classes!" -- Amanda Gonzalez

"Melanie was great. She was very open to questions and discussion and had lots of in-the-trenches experience. It was a pleasure to learn from her." -- John Tremblay

"Melanie is knowedgeable and without hesitation shares that knowledge with her students. She ensured that all her students had the benefit of her direct attention while still being able to address the class in its entirety." -- Deborah Keegan

"Melanie is an excellent instructor. She is accessible, knowledgeable, supportive, and very helpful. She knew her stuff and obviously has extensive knowledge about blogging and social media." -- Mariela Murphy

"Melanie is an outstanding instructor. She is quite knowledgeable and readily shares her knowledge with everyone who is taking a course from her." -- Caroljean Ellis

12/1/2009: Writing Scripts for Online Video - ONLINE - Laurie Scheer - 4 weeks, $350

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 weeks,�December 1�- December 22
Online chats Tuesdays, 9-10 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intro

CERTIFICATE CREDIT This course counts towards the Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate.

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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The iPhone has arrived. Consumer created content is here. Short-form programming is being produced for all platforms, whether it be original programming or edits and mash-ups of existing content. This new arena of online video projects open up a number of programming options.

Writers and producers are no longer restricted to certain lengths and time blocks. Writing for the web, podcasts, and mobile phones presents its own scenario, unique to these applications. This course examines the elements that are essential for writing online video projects. We'll discuss how to think in terms of short attention spans, target markets that span all demographics, and find the right topics to explore to create a perfect online video.

From researching the brief history of online videos to studying the current marketplace to predicting the all-out potential of the future of web writing and producing, this course provides you with the tools you'll need to write your own online video projects.

In this course, you will learn:

The history and success of online videos and the current marketplace
Basic elements of storytelling: act breakdowns, character development, structure and dialogue for short projects
Who typically consumes online videos and how they access content
What sites and platforms are hot and why, and where you should post
One-time postings versus serials
How writing online video projects will propel you to the next step of your career

By the end of this class, you will have:
An online video script of at least 3 minutes and no longer than 10 minutes

The online classroom has several interactive components:

Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

Course Syllabus

Writing Scripts for Online Video (PDF)
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• Reinventing Print Content for the Web – ONLINE (Class starts February 2)

• Writing and Editing for the Web – ONLINE (Class starts January 19)

• Produce Your Own Internet Series (Video) – ONLINE

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Instructor Bio

Laurie Scheer is a former vice president of programming for WE: Women's Entertainment and is currently a key member of the Film Faculty at Flashpoint Academy in Chicago. She has worked as an assistant, d-girl, and producer for some of the most powerful media conglomerates in the world, including ABC, Viacom, Showtime, and AMC-Cablevision. She has been a professor at numerous universities across the US and considers herself a media goddess, helping creative professionals realize their goals of working and improving 21st century media. Her book Creative Careers In Hollywood: From Extra Girls to Errand Boys (Allworth Press, 2002) chronicles and celebrates all of the movies ever made that feature women working in Hollywood. She also has a DVD, How to Pitch and Sell Your Screenplay.

Laurie Scheer's Courses
Brand Yourself – (Class starts February 10)
TV Writing: Spec Script – (Class starts January 19)
Writing Scripts for Online Video – (Class starts December 1)

Testimonials

Laurie has boundless enthusiasm and offers the opportunity to succeed. -- Paul Hagen

"Aside from priceless information and insight based on her background in TV, Laurie offers the constructive feedback and moral support that fledgling TV writers are unlikely to find elsewhere." -- Roslyn Ross

"Laurie's seminar was by far the best I have ever taken! She's the most knowledgeable instructor I've ever had, excellent on every level." -- Jamila Bey

"Laurie's class provided invaluable tips. She's one of the coolest instructors I've ever had. I would recommend her classes to anyone interested in learning more about writing for film and television." -- Imani Dawson

"Laurie's generous advice about television writing helped give me the confidence I needed to negotiate the contract process. I'll always remember that if you are a professional, you're worth it." -- Gina Laurie

"Laurie's classes are a must for anyone wanting to progress in the television industry. It is quite unusual to have someone offer to share their experiences, and even more unusual for them to truly want you to succeed." -- Tamara Federici, writer & former associate producer, Chappelle's Show

"Laurie is a professional who generously shares with her students her love and first-hand knowledge of the complex TV industry." -- Nancy West

"Laurie was informative, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. I found myself riveted and wanting to know more. If anyone is thinking of a career in television writing, this course is your starting point." -- Inger Slade

"Laurie's message of being well-researched, prepared, and realistic -- while also having supreme confidence in yourself and your ideas -- is one that all producers should hear." -- Tony Monterastelli

"Laurie gives you a thorough step-by-step process that will make you hone in on your concepts, brand, writing, and pitching skills." -- Denise Hendricks

"Laurie is friendly and personable but she will also get in the ring with you and make you face yourself." -- Laura Buchholz

"Laurie will help you plan the route between where you are now and that dream job in TV." -- Leslie Knox

"Laurie was exceptionally knowledgeable about the industry and provided insider information. I will happily take more courses with her." -- Candi Carter

"Laurie's a supremely talented, intuitive, and inspirational tutor." -- Joan Smith

"Through a series of fun exercises, Laurie helped me define my brand as a writer. I had no idea it could be so simple. And her information about marketing online is priceless. She is truly the media Goddess!" -- Tessa Smith McGovern

"I'd recommend Laurie's course to anyone interested in a career in TV writing. I found her passion for the subject matter and genuine enthusiasm in our projects very refreshing." -- Nate Paige

12/2/2009: Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials - New York, NY - Tiffany Black - 3 hours, $65

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Wednesday, December 2, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at E. Houston), New York, NY 10002

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Thanks to social media like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, almost anyone can publish content online. The trick is in getting people to read what you write -- and to pay you for doing it.

This seminar will cover the basics of how to write, edit, and publish online content. It's simply not enough to deliver information on a website anymore. You have to create a conversation and build a community with your readers.

We'll discuss how to thrive in a high-tech medium with the low-tech skills you already have. We'll also talk about the big trends in online journalism today and what they mean for professional writers and editors.

In this seminar, you will learn:

Why writing for the web is different from print
How to write and edit effective website content
What editors are looking for from freelancers and staffers
Search engine rankings and search engine optimization (SEO)
What you do and don't need to know about technology, HTML, and web design
How to stay on top of opportunities with blogs, social networks, and wikis
Where to find online writing and editing jobs
New outlets including video blogs, Twitter, and other hybrid content/message outlets

• Finding Your Audience with Ben Huh (Video) – ONLINE

• Create Quick Video for the Web – New York (Class starts January 23)

• Blogging – ONLINE (Class starts January 13)

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Instructor Bio

Tiffany Black is the editorial producer for InStyle.com. Prior to this she was a producer at SportsIllustrated.com for the MySI product and manager of all NFL Game Day blogs. She has also worked as a sports producer at The New York Times on the Web, the night online sports editor and relationships blogger at the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and an online news editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Tiffany Black's Courses
Intro to Social Media – (Class starts January 20)
Writing and Editing for the Web – (Class starts January 19)
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials – New York (Seminar on December 2)

Testimonials

Tiffany is excellent. Thanks to her suggestions and feedback, I feel much more prepared to transition into web writing after several years in print. Just a few days into the course, my boss noted the difference in my web voice. -- Beth Lacey Gill

"Tiffany was an absolute rock star! She was extremely knowledgeable and always had excellent suggestions. She was also very responsive in answering questions. I appreciate her dedication and all of the effort she put into the course." -- Elizabeth Siska

"Tiffany is enthusiastic, smart, and encouraging. She is generous with her knowledge of the media world and ways to break into it." -- Nena Donovan Levine

"Tiffany is a powerhouse of knowledge. She disseminates the information in a lively, entertaining, thorough, and enticing manner. I was really inspired and challenged. She was confident and friendly and I really appreciated that combination." -- Patrick Connolly

"Tiffany was fantastic! She did a terrific job breaking down complicated concepts for people like me who are completely unfamiliar with them. I would love to take another class with her." -- Gloria Gonzalez

"Tiffany translated her web experience and knowledge into a focused presentation, making it easy to understand as well as enjoyable." -- Valerie Shestakow

"Tiffany was fantastic. Her knowledge of the field was exhaustive, and her presentation was extremely well-organized and easy to follow. This was my first course with mediabistro, and I'm hooked." -- Barry Moskowitz

"Tiffany is an enthusiastic, articulate, and savvy instructor who knows the business of Web production. Her presentation is clear, and her course materials are comprehensive. Tiffany creates a supportive classroom environment. What more could you ask for in a teacher?" -- Laura Kidder

"Tiffany was fantastic -- very knowledgeable and personable. It was great to see the process as a whole, from writing the content to posting it and making sure that everyone from the editor to the designer to the advertiser is happy!" -- Helena Carey

"Tiffany was very clear and easy to follow and demonstrated her expertise through high-profile, real-life job experience." -- Alexander Kippen

"Tiffany was very engaging and enthusiastic. She drew on her own experiences, which was very insightful." -- Paul Suwan

"Tiffany is a great instructor. She ensures the class is familiar with all the terms and jargon used in the industry." -- Kwesi Cameron

"Tiffany was a very accommodating instructor. Every week I felt confident that I was gaining new skills or improving in areas that are of direct and demonstrable value to the job market." -- Marla Dial

"Tiffany packed the session with real-life scenarios and an easy-to-understand landscape of web terminology. I got ideas on how to improve both my clients' and my own outreach online. I would recommend this class to anyone -- even those who already have a good grasp of the web." -- Michelle Mulligan

"Tiffany provided really helpful materials, including reference resources. Her guidance, encouragement, and support were great. I'm encouraged to try my hand at web writing with a more developed and accurate critical eye to edit. I definitely recommend Tiffany." -- G. Comer

12/4/2009: On-Camera Media Training: One-Day Intensive - New York, NY - Debra Alfarone - 1 day, $475

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Friday, December 4, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE New York (Midtown East)

WHO Executives, entreprenuers, PR reps, writers, bloggers, content creators, educators, community managers

Lunch will be provided.

PRICE
$475 ($425 for )
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Video is increasingly vital to brand-building, client relations, and creating an overall media strategy. But on-camera appearances don't come naturally to everyone. In this intensive one-day session, you'll learn how to communicate effectively in front of the camera, no matter what the audience.

A morning training session will be followed by afternoon on-camera taping and critique.

In this course you will:

Film an on-camera appearance
Get one-on-one coaching and critique
Hone your message and deliver it succinctly
Gain confidence for any interview situation
Practice using a teleprompter

Video samples will be made available online to course participants within three business days after the class.

Course Syllabus

On-Camera Media Training: One-Day Intensive (PDF)
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• Final Cut Pro – New York (Class starts January 30)

• Intro to Multimedia Journalism – ONLINE (Class starts December 7)

• Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program – ONLINE

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Instructor Bio

Debra Alfarone is an Emmy-Award nominated reporter at NBC Connecticut HD in Hartford, CT. She covers everything from breaking news to crime to stories of people making a difference. She was the first reporter on the air at the Wesleyan University student shooting and reported it live on MSNBC. Before that, Debra was a general assignment reporter with News 12 Connecticut, where she won several awards for her reports including the AP and Connecticut Press Club. Debra started out as a reporter for SI76, a Time Warner Cable affiliate in New York City.

Debra Alfarone's Courses
Intro to TV News Reporting – New York (Class starts January 14)
On-Camera Media Training: One-Day Intensive – New York

Testimonials

Debra's methods show the realities, trials, and tests as well as the rewards of working as a field reporter for TV news. She is bright, well-spoken, and animated and kept the energy going all the time. -- Jenna Duncan

"Debra has given me the priceless insight into this industry that I would not get in a typical J-school course." -- Kondomar Herrera

"Debra was amazing. She was very positive, honest, open, and aware. She knows the industry and gave very seasoned advice. When critiquing she employs positive reinforcement." -- Tamara Gitt

"Debra is a fantastic teacher and person. In a small amount of time I learned a great deal from her. This course was well worth the money as there is so much you can learn!" -- Nicole Mendelsohn

"Debra's story on getting started will definitely inspire anyone who wants to get in this business. She has a wonderful energy and sense of humor that keeps you engaged as she imparts her knowledge about news writing and facing the camera." -- Erica Castaneda

"I would enroll in ANY course that Debra teaches! I love her energy!" -- Fran Trelease

"Debra was awesome! She was honest about the business and very helpful. She really gives you the facts!" -- Toccara Labady

"For anyone who is interested in becoming a TV news reporter, this class is for you. If you are lucky enough to have Debra as an instructor, you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable and informative experience." -- Drue Hontz

"Debra was a great instructor. She was exciting and she had a personal concern for each of our careers." -- Tramone Miles

"This class was really fun and informative. What a great intro to on-camera reporting!" --Emily Ray Baraf

12/5/2009: Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School - Los Angeles, CA - Dov S-S Simens - 2 days, $414

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 1 weekend, Saturday, December 5 - Sunday, December 6, 9 am-6 pm

WHERE Hollywood, CA

MORE INFO Email us, or call 212-547-7890

PRICE
$414 ($394 for )
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If you want to be a successful screenwriter, producer, or director, or just get your script made into a movie, our 2-Day Film School is a must. 82% of producers and directors are screenwriters who, just like you, never attended a film school. Why waste 4 years and $120,000 when everything needed can be learned in one weekend with this acclaimed crash course that is credited with launching thousands of careers?

In the past decade, graduates of this program, including Quentin Tarantino, Baz Luhrman, Guy Ritchie, Queen Latifah, and Will Smith, have grossed over $6,000,000,000 within the film & television industry. This course is so superb because the instructor treats attendees like adults and cuts right to the chase with hard facts. On Saturday, you will quickly learn how to write each check (one of 38 checks you must write to see your film made) as you make your first independent feature film on budgets from as low as $5,000 to as high as $10,000,000. On Sunday, you'll learn a guaranteed step-by-step process, used by the pros, to attend film festivals, attract a distributor, and maximize revenues from the theatrical, foreign, video, cable, and broadcasting industries.

In this class, you will learn:

Producing: The secrets of packaging and dealmaking
Directing: How to break down a script and select shots
Financing: The independent method of funding films
Screenwriting: The tricks of writing & selling scripts
Budgeting: How to prepare a proper film/tv budget
Scheduling: The nuts and bolts of planning a shoot
Cinematography: Cameras and lighting techniques
Film Festivals: Which to attend and how to win
Distributing: How to secure a distributor and maximize sales
Digital Filmmaking: The nuts and bolts of DV

By the end of class, you will have:
The knowledge to finance, produce, shoot, and submit your film to festivals. All attendees receive a Filmmaker's Workbook, a Producer's Diploma, and a Graduation Certificate.

Admission requirements:
The ability to comprehend rapid information in a short period of time; the desire to make and distrubute a movie.

• TV Writing: Spec Script – ONLINE (Class starts January 19)

• How to Make a Documentary Film on a Shoestring Budget – Los Angeles (Seminar on December 8)

• Branding Yourself (Video) – ONLINE

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Los Angeles, CA

Instructor Bio

Dov S-S Simens is considered one of Hollywood's leadings film instructors. After a decade of producing and line-producing in the syndicated television industry and the low-budget foreign market, Dov dedicated himself to film instruction. He has taught at America's three leading film schools (UCLA, USC, and NYU) and is the creator of the Hollywood Film Institute in Santa Monica, California. Dov presents the acclaimed "2-Day Film School�" 40 times per year around the world. He has also written a monthly column for Moviemaker magazine, appeared as a guest speaker at Sundance, Toronto, and Raindance Film Festivals, penned From Reel to Deal a Warner Books tome, and founded the filmmakers portal, www.WebFilmSchool.com.

Testimonials

Dov S-S Simens's Courses
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School – Los Angeles (Class starts December 5)
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School – New York (Class starts December 12)

Testimonials

Dov is a knowledgeable, entertaining person with a big heart. He demystified the secrets about movie-making and brought them to the group in a straightforward manner. Dov is worth every penny and more. -- Elke Weiss

"Dov is one amazing teacher! His examples were excellent and his attitude upbeat and very practical. He tells it like it is and then shows aspiring producers how to 'work with the system'." -- Sue Mirialakis

"Words cannot express the transformation you undergo in just 2 days with Dov! He is truly inspiring and worth his weight in gold!" -- Sally Lourenco, editorial director

"Dov packs a 4-year college curriculum into 2 intense days of instruction where you learn everything you need to know to make your first feature film and how to make sure people see it. Highly recommended." -- Jacqueline Jouret, editor

"Dov's course is a must for anyone with a vision who lacks the industry know-how to bring their ideas to fruition. He fueled my imagination, and de-mystified the process of executing my vision." -- Jennifer Katz

"Dov is the best instructor I've ever had. He is not only from the industry, he is the industry! Dov, thank you very much -- it was the best investment ever!" -- Monique Wegmueller

"Dov's 2 day class was the best investment in the last 10 years!!!! I learned so so so much, even though I'm coming from the film industry (post-production)." -- Monique Wegmueller

12/5/2009: Adobe Photoshop - New York, NY - Mara Sachs - 2 days, $425

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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At last, a class for enthusiastic learners who are ready to dive into the world of Adobe Photoshop. Working on individual Mac computers, you'll spend a fast-paced weekend exploring the fundamentals of this powerful image editing application.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

Fix images by removing what's not wanted and adding what wasn't there before
Apply quick and easy techniques to brighten, sharpen, and improve the color of your images
Combine images in creative ways, replacing backgrounds and warping and reshaping image elements
Enhance your images with silhouettes, vignettes, and drop shadows
Understand color modes, file formats, and resolution

By the end of class, you will have:
A working knowledge of Photoshop's most important functions and the ability to edit, enhance, and get creative with digital images.

Admission Requirements
Students should be comfortable working on a Mac.

Course Syllabus

Photoshop (PDF)
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• Create Quick Video for the Web – New York (Class starts January 23)

• Comic Book and Graphic Novel Writing – ONLINE (Class starts February 3)

• Advertising: The New Creative Agency (Video) – ONLINE

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Instructor Bio

Mara Sachs is a professional photo retoucher and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop. She has been running her own business since 1990, providing training, retouching and digital production services to the graphic arts community. Mara is an avid meditator and brings her joyful energy, clarity and good humor into her classes.

Mara Sachs's Courses
Adobe Photoshop – New York (Class starts December 5)

Testimonials

Mara put my faith back into taking continuing education classes! I laughed and learned and met nice people. Five stars. -- Scott Haag

"Mara was terrific. She knew her stuff, she knew her audience, and she stayed right on track. The facility was state-of-the-art, with a brand-new Mac at every station." -- Betsy Sturges

"Mara is one of the best instructors I have ever had the privilege to learn from. She is patient, knows the product, and can explain it at a novice level. Mara has a great sense of how to steer the class and provides excellent "real world" tips." -- Michele MacKinnon

"Mara is fabulous. She teaches class at a pace that kept us all on track. She was very patient and concerned that everyone was learning. The course was well-organized and the balance between demonstration and practical exercises was perfect." -- Deb Jones

"I came to the class knowing nothing of Photoshop. By the end of the second class I had a good grasp of the basics. I recommend Mara highly." -- John DeGaspari

"Mara is very concerned that every student gains knowledge and takes time out to explain to everyone individual concerns that relate to the entire group. Bravo!" -- George Walker

12/7/2009: Transition from Print to Online Magazine Writing - Los Angeles, CA - Laurel House - 3 hours, $65

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Monday, December 7, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE Blankspaces, 5405 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

MORE INFO Email us, or call 212-547-7890

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The magazine industry is moving online. If you want to come along, you're going to need a new skill set.

Your favorite publications are developing robust websites with continually updated content and interactive packages including video, slides, and podcasts. Most important, they're cultivating a thriving conversation with their readers.

Your current talents are valuable assets in a web world hungry for content. You just need to learn some of the rules of the road to get started. Once you understand the basics of the new media writing economy, you'll see how you can make the move online.

In this seminar, you will learn:

The differences between print and online writing
Article length, structure, style, and audience
How to come up with and pitch ideas
How to sell yourself to online editors
How to become a regular contributor
The differences in pay structures

• Pitch Letter Essentials – Los Angeles (Seminar on December 16)

• Writing and Editing for the Web – ONLINE (Class starts January 19)

• Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program – ONLINE

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Los Angeles, CA

Instructor Bio

Laurel House is the creator of ChickNotesGuide.com and chief officer of GreenIQ.com, an online calculator that measures your combined carbon and environmental footprint. She is also the blogger/spokesperson for YourShapeGame.com, a new game for Wii, as well as a regular contributor for Yahoo!, Shine, and Discovery's PlanetGreen.com.

For 3 years she was the trends and tips editor for HealingLifestyles.com. Her articles have appeared on HuffingtonPost.com, Gayot.com, EcoStiletto.com, WuffingtonWag.com, CocoEcoMag.com, WhiteApricot.com, GuidebookAmerica.com, BeMoreYou.com, FindBliss.com, and ExerciseTV.TV. She has written for First for Women, Men's Journal, Women's Health, Elite Traveler, Vegetarian Times, Elegant Bride, Playboy, and FHM. Laurel has appeared on NBC's Today Show, Soap Talk, Daily Buzz, KTLA Morning News, and local CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC stations.

Laurel House's Courses
Transition from Print to Online Magazine Writing – Los Angeles (Seminar on December 7)

Testimonials

I learned some things that I hadn't heard of before, especially about blogging. I'm so glad I went to the class. I feel excited and energized instead of overwhelmed and defeated. -- Rebecca Stone

"Laurel is one of the best. She speaks from a basis of hard-won, real-world experience and provides a broad knowledge of the realities of the industry. She's also completely candid. Highly recommended." -- Marcus Webb, president, Executive Speechwriter

"Laurel was very informative, entertaining, and insightful. She really focused on the information that a novice needs to know. The time and money spent on the seminar was definitely worth it. Laurel is a wealth of information." -- Karen T. Gardoce

"Laurel was an excellent, knowledeable speaker. She was very energetic and enthusiastic. I'd give her an A+." -- Darcy Kimatian

"Laurel is a very enthusiastic instructor who conveys her experiences as a freelance writer in an interesting and clear manner." -- Michael Berick

"Laurel is a fantastic instructor and is very smart, successful, and knowledgeable." -- Lauren Creamer

"There is a reason Laurel is so successful. She is positive, dynamic, and clearly knows her stuff. She offers an insider's perspective, freely sharing her hard-earned knowledge and strategies." -- Rosa Leonetti

"Laurel gave us the foundation to transfer our print journalism experience to online cash, the structure to focus on pitching appropriate editors, and the outside appeal to market our brand." -- Sue Facter

"Laurel is an energetic, interesting, knowledgeable, and inspirinh teacher." -- Jennifer Gardelle

"Laurel had great energy. Her passion for what she does really came through in her teaching style. She was very knowledgeable and I got up-to-the-minute information and insider tips. I really enjoyed her class." -- Katherine Tolford

12/7/2009: Intro to Multimedia Journalism - ONLINE - Darragh Worland - 4 weeks, $350

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 weeks, December 7 - January 4
Chats Mondays, 9-10 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intermediate
CERTIFICATE CREDIT This course counts towards the Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate.

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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Good storytellers are hard to find. Good storytellers with multimedia skills are golden.

In this class you'll learn how to translate news stories into fascinating multimedia packages. We'll take a look at the best multimedia news stories on the web and get a feel for how photos, audio, and video can enhance the written word. You'll come up with a story you think would best be told in a multimedia format and then create original content for that package including photos, slideshows, and short video and audio pieces all published on your very own blog showcasing your work.

Each week's assignments are designed to advance you toward the the completion of a published multimedia package. You'll need access to an audio/voice recorder, a digital camera, and the capability to record video, and a computer with enough speed and space to download some software.

In this class, you will learn:

What makes an effective multimedia package
How to organize your story into a complete package
How to shoot video for the web
How to make an audio slideshow
Where to get free and/or cheap online software to create your own at-home studio
How to build a multimedia portfolio on a blog to show off your work

By the end of class you will have:
A complete multimedia story package published on a blog showcasing your work.

Admission Requirements:
Students should have experience with broadcast or print journalism. Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history).

The online classroom has several interactive components:

Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

Course Syllabus

Intro to Multimedia Journalism (PDF)
View a sample syllabus for this class here.

• Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program – ONLINE

• Reinventing Print Content for the Web – ONLINE (Class starts February 2)

• New Media: 6-Session Self-Paced Course – ONLINE

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Instructor Bio

Darragh Worland is a New York-based multiplatform journalist with more than seven years of experience working for major news media in print (Metro and the New York Sun), TV (Reuters Video News, NY1) and the web (Foxnews.com, NY1.com). Most recently, as a senior multimedia producer for MSN Money, she shot and edited financial news video, wrote scripts and coordination the creation of charts and graphics. Before that, as NY1.com's main online producer, she helped coordinate the channel's daily news coverage on the web. She has written both news and features for the web.

In fall of 2007, Darragh took her professional skills back to the classroom, helping to launch the first multimedia reporting course for graduate students at NYU's Department of Journalism.

Darragh Worland's Courses
Intro to Multimedia Journalism – (Class starts December 7)

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Darragh provided actionable information that I can directly apply to both my current job and my career in general. -- Melanie Medina

"This class was a great introduction to multimedia. It was great to learn from my own experimentation as well as the trials and tribulations of others taking the class. Darragh was always interested in our projects, knew her subject matter well, and guided us through the maze of programs and applications available." -- Jessica Robertson

"This is a great way to put your toes in the water of multimedia journalism. You'll learn about a number of programs to build your multimedia journalism toolbelt. Darragh is well informed, thorough, helpful, and friendly." -- Sehnita Joshua Mattison

"This class was a great introduction to the world of multimedia. You learn about how to blog, make slideshows, and work with audio." -- Christine Junge

"Darragh is a gifted teacher who is very giving of both her time and expertise. This was a truly wonderful class." -- Susan McLennan

12/8/2009: Panel: Social Media and the Customer: Focus on Community Management - New York, NY - 1.5 hours, $30

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Doors open at 6:00pm
Presentations begin at 6:30 pm sharp
Meet the panelists at our cash bar reception immediately following at 8:00 pm

WHERE
Comix, 353 W 14th Street
New York, NY 10014

PRICE
$30 ($25 for )
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This is a sequel to our 2008 discussion The Customer Is the Company: How Social Media Is Changing Business about social media's influence on customer service.

This time, the conversation will focus on the emerging role of Community Manager, and what that role means in different types of organizations. Panelists will also explore recent trends, and what community and social media practices have worked for successful customer communities.

Speakers


Shirley Brady Community Editor BusinessWeek.com	Saul Colt Startup Evangelist Thoora.com	Valeria Maltoni Co-Author, The Age of Conversation; Author, Conversation Agent	Amber Naslund Community Manager Radian6

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Social Media for Media Pros

• Web 3.0 Conference – New York

• Intro to Social Media – ONLINE (Class starts January 20)

• Finding Your Audience with Ben Huh (Video) – ONLINE

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12/9/2009: Social Networking for Media Professionals - New York, NY - Sree Sreenivasan - 3 hours, $65

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Wednesday, December 9, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at E. Houston), New York, NY 10002

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You're probably on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn -- or all three. But are you getting all you can out of these networks? Or are you just sending updates off into the black hole of the internet?

Social media can be used to achieve measurable results in marketing, customer service, and personal and professional promotion. When you really understand how each tool works, you can put it to work for you and your business.

This fun, fast-paced session will make you more efficient, help you with your work, and improve your online life. You will leave with a useful handout, practical ideas you can use right away, and a whole new outlook on technology.

In this seminar, you will learn:

How to best use each network for professional and personal networking
How to strengthen your connections on each network
The top social media mistakes and how to avoid them
Etiquette tips for each network
What's next in the world of social media

• Creative Marketing: One-Day Intensive – New York

• Intro to Social Media – ONLINE (Class starts January 20)

• Job Search 2.0 (Video) – ONLINE

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Sree Sreenivasan is a technology expert and dean of students affairs at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where he teaches in the digital journalism program. He specializes in explaining technology to consumers/readers/viewers/users. For more than eight years, he served as technology reporter for WABC-TV and WNBC-TV in NYC and occasionally on various ABC, NBC, and MSNBC news programs. He has written articles for The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Rolling Stone, National Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Popular Science.

Sree is co-founder and former president of the South Asian Journalists Association and has served as faculty adviser to Columbia's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. In March 2004, Newsweek named him one of the nation's 20 most influential South Asians and in 2009 AdAge named him "one of 25 media people to follow on Twitter." You can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/sreenet.

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Sree Sreenivasan's Courses
Improve Your Web Life: New Sites, New Uses, New You (Video) –
Social Networking for Media Professionals – New York (Seminar on December 9)
Sree Sreenivasan: Blogs Every Media Professional Should Know (Video) –
Web 101: Understanding Blogs, Wikis, Social Networking, and Mobile Internet (Video) –
Web 2.0 Terms Every Media Professional Should Know (Video) –

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Having seen Sree's segments on TV, it was refreshing to see that he is equally at ease in a classroom setting as he is in front of the cameras. Sree is energetic, personable, and has a gift for explaining things in a way that makes sense to all, regardless of the level of expertise. --Debra Williams

"Sree's course was extremely insightful and packed full of useful information. He kept the course going at a rapid-fire pace without leaving anyone behind. I highly recommend his course, even if you think you know all you need to know about blogs." --Taylor Morris

"Sree's dynamic, exciting, engaging, and an expert in the field." -- Janet Jensen

"Now I know why Sree is a rock star on the web. He's knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining. He could easily teach a different class every night." -- Sherrie Ann De Leon

"This seminar couldn't be better. Sree is articulate and engaging, and really understands both his subject and the needs of the media professionals who attended the seminar." -- Lynn Brenner

"Sree knows his stuff. He packs lots of information into a totally engaging, fast-paced class. I strongly recommend this class for anyone who wants to understand social networking and how to apply it to their professional endeavors." -- TaRessa Stovall

12/11/2009: Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive - New York, NY - Mark Macias - 1 day, $349

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Friday, December 11, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE New York (Midtown East)

This course is ideal for PR, marketing, and communications professionals, agents, lawyers, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and anyone who wants to learn how to put out media fires.

Lunch will be provided.

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You never know when a crisis will hit, but you do know that it will require immediate action. A quick but uncoordinated response can backfire. Worse, you could say nothing at all. But there are steps you can take to protect, improve, and manage your company's perception in the media and the public.

This intensive course will reveal overt and covert tactics and strategies for dealing with the media before, during, and after a crisis. You'll learn when it's best to talk on-camera, how to draft a written response, how to prepare for confrontational interviews, and how to answer controversial questions. Learn how to put yourself on even footing with reporters and how to address accusations against you and your business and walk away unscathed. Whether you are a large or small business owner, it's possible to influence the way your story is told. The challenge lies in learning how to position yourself, your character, and your story before the media has a chance to write it.

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Crisis Communications (PDF)
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• Mediabistro Public Relations Certificate Program – ONLINE

• Web 3.0 Conference – New York

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As an investigative producer, Mark Macias has worked inside the legal departments of NBC, CBS, American Journal, and Inside Edition. He is an expert on which investigative and consumer stories should be killed, aired, or altered. In his work, he has taken on small businesses, public corporations, attorneys, and business owners in local and national news outlets.

As the senior producer of special projects at WCBS, Mark pursued stories on a former US Congressman, national rental car agencies, public corporations, restaurant chains, small business owners, and government. He also produced stories for the consumer unit franchise 3 On Your Side. He has also also worked at WNBC as executive producer of special projects, where he oversaw and managed the consumer, medical, and investigative units. He was responsible for keeping legal counsel apprised of any stories that could potentially result in litigation.

Mark is the author of Beat the Press: Your Guide to Managing the Media (www.BeatthePressBook.com), which reveals overt and covert tactics to deal with any communications situation. He has received five Emmy nominations.

Mark Macias's Courses
Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive – New York

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Mark really knows what he is talking about. His course was particularly helpful for pitching TV ideas. -- Jip Golden

"Mark was a fantastic instructor. He knows his stuff, keeps it interesting, and gave many examples during the course to illustrate concepts and keep the lessons relevant." -- Stephanie Grayson

12/12/2009: Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School - New York, NY - Dov S-S Simens - 2 days, $389

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13, 9 am-6 pm

WHERE New York City (East Village)

LEVEL General

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$389 ($359 for )
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In this class, you will learn:

Producing: The secrets of packaging and dealmaking
Directing: How to break down a script and select shots
Financing: The independent method of funding films
Screenwriting: The tricks of writing & selling scripts
Budgeting: How to prepare a proper film/tv budget
Scheduling: The nuts and bolts of planning a shoot
Cinematography: Cameras and lighting techniques
Film Festivals: Which to attend and how to win
Distributing: How to secure a distributor and maximize sales
Digital Filmmaking: The nuts and bolts of DV

By the end of class, you will have:
The knowledge to finance, produce, shoot, and submit your film to festivals. All attendees receive a filmmaker's workbook, a producer's diploma, and a graduation certificate.

Admission requirements:
The ability to comprehend rapid information in a short period of time; the desire to make and distribute a movie.

• TV Writing: Team Sketch Comedy – New York (Class starts February 2)

• TV Writing: Spec Script – ONLINE (Class starts January 19)

• Direct Access: Jessica Amason on Viral Marketing (Video) – ONLINE

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Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School – Los Angeles (Class starts December 5)
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School – New York (Class starts December 12)

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12/15/2009: eBook Summit - New York, NY - , $345

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN December 15-16, 2009
WHERE New World Stages, NYC

Early-bird 2-day pass: $345 until November 18
Group rate just $245!

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$345 ($345 for )
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New technologies have disrupted the business of publishing. Books have become software, consumed on e-reader devices, smart phones, and computer screens. Authors can self-publish without the greenlight of a major publishing house, and news and current events are fed daily directly through RSS feeds. The value of print has changed, and the publishing industry is now a multimedia business.

Mediabistro.com's two-day eBook Summit will take a closer look at the changing digital publishing industry, from the perspectives of content creators and of publishers. Leaders in the field will uncover business development opportunities, and highlight the latest technological innovations currently driving the future of digital publishing.

For more information and to register, go to the eBook Summit site.

• Web 3.0 Conference – New York

• Finding Your Audience with Ben Huh (Video) – ONLINE

• Create Quick Video for the Web – New York (Class starts January 23)

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1/13/2010: Blogging - ONLINE - Melanie Nayer - 4 weeks, $350

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 weeks, January 13 - February 10
Chats Wednesdays, 9-10 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVELIntro

CERTIFICATE CREDIT
This course counts towards the Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate.

CERTIFICATE CREDIT This course counts towards the Mediabistro Public Relations Certificate.

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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Why do you need a blog? You can post to Twitter or Facebook or other social media tools, but if you're not sending people back to a blog, you're missing a key piece of the online puzzle. A blog is where you build a brand, try new things, and most of all, create a connection with your readers. The perfect blog showcases personality, depth, design, and core concept. Link your blog with your social media sites, and you'll increase your traffic and reach.

Whether you're an author working on building your platform, a freelance writer creating an online portfolio to show off your clips, or a business owner wanting to connect with other leaders and experts in your field, blogging is the best first step.

This class will help you if you want to start a blog or revive a sleepy one. (Been a while since you posted?) You'll learn how to design, promote, and maintain a blog that allows you to connect with other social media outlets to help position you as an expert in your field. This class will also touch on how advertising (and other forms of revenue generation) can help support blogs as viable businesses in their own right,

In this class you will learn:

How to choose a blog platform that's right for you
How to analyze your blog to see what works and what doesn't
How to identify the core concept of your blog, a mission statement, and a profile page
How to design, organize, and archive your blog, using categories, tags, photos, and more
What to write about, how often to write, and how to get your blog in the search engines
How to take your blog to the next level, including tagging, SEO writing, and responding to comments and editorials
How to integrate social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Digg, Stumbleupon) into your blog
Ways to maximize your blog in an effort to gain more visitors
How to make your blog your own and join the blogger community

By the end of class, you will have:
A mission statement and profile page for your blog, a basic knowledge of HTML for linking and organizing your blog, and at least 8-10 blog posts published on your blog.

The online classroom has several interactive components:

Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

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Blogging (PDF)
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• Get a New Job: Career Blogs Show You How (Video) – ONLINE

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Melanie Nayer's Courses
Blogging – (Class starts January 13)
Blogging: Advanced – (Class starts December 1)

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1/14/2010: Intro to TV News Reporting - New York, NY - Debra Alfarone - 4 weeks, $450

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 weeks, Thursdays, January 14 - February 4, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE New York (Midtown East)

LEVEL General

PRICE
$450 ($425 for )
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Learn the basics of what it takes to be a good television news reporter, including how to structure a piece, write a killer script, deliver a live report, and conduct on-camera interviews. If you have a background in print journalism (or even if you don't), this class will provide the fundamentals to pursue a career in television journalism.

Students will tape an interior report and an exterior stand-up (i.e., a "live from the scene" report).

In this class, you will learn how to:

Write a compelling script
Set up feature pieces
Turn a print article into a good television piece
Understand the video editing process
Deliver a good "stand-up"
Tell a good TV package from a bad one
Film a feature or breaking news story

By the end of this class, you will have:
Two taped appearances.

Students who have taken this class have gotten on-air jobs at:
Fox Business Channel, Fox Philadelphia, WLNY-TV 55, News 12, WDBJ News 7, and more.

Course Syllabus

TV News Reporting (PDF)
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• Final Cut Pro – New York (Class starts January 30)

• TV News Writing – ONLINE (Class starts January 25)

• Mediabistro Circus: Interactive Newsroom�The New York Times (Video) – ONLINE

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Intro to TV News Reporting – New York (Class starts January 14)
On-Camera Media Training: One-Day Intensive – New York

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1/19/2010: Writing and Editing for the Web - ONLINE - Tiffany Black - 4 weeks, $350

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 weeks, January 19 - February 16
Chats: Tuesdays, 9-10 pm EST

WHERE Online. Click here for information.

LEVEL Intro

CERTIFICATE CREDIT This course counts towards the Mediabistro Copy Editing Certificate.

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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Thanks to social media like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, almost anyone can publish content online. The trick is in getting people to read what you write -- and to pay you for doing it.

This course will show you how to write, edit, and publish online content. It's simply not enough to deliver information on a website anymore. You have to create a conversation and build a community with your readers.

We'll discuss how to thrive in a high-tech medium with the low-tech skills you already have. We'll also talk about the big trends in online journalism today and what they mean for professional writers and editors.

In this class, you will learn:

The basics of usability including rules to follow when creating your own site
The pros and cons of blogging, and whether you should bother
How to go beyond Google and find reliable, accurate information online
How to use message boards, social networks, and online communities to find sources
Ways to sell yourself and your work on the Web
How to come up with interactive elements for your web ideas
An overview of trends, including online video, social networking, and blogging
Where the new jobs are

The online classroom has several interactive components:

Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

Course Syllabus

Writing and Editing for the Web (PDF)
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• Blogging – ONLINE (Class starts January 13)

• Intro to Multimedia Journalism – ONLINE (Class starts December 7)

• Get a New Job: Career Blogs Show You How (Video) – ONLINE

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1/20/2010: Intro to Social Media - ONLINE - Tiffany Black - 4 weeks, $350

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 weeks,�January 20�- February 17
Chats Wednesdays,�9-10 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intro

CERTIFICATE CREDIT This course counts towards the Mediabistro Public Relations Certificate.

CERTIFICATE CREDIT This course counts towards the Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate.

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$350 ($325 for )
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Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives.�If you've looked up an old roommate on Facebook or watched videos on YouTube, you've used social media. But these kinds of web-based platforms can do lots more than help�manage your personal life (or increase your procrastination opportunities).�Social media is a powerful tool for�advancing your career.

In this class, you'll learn how to use social media tools to expand and improve your professional life. Topics include social media and web 2.0, blogs, wikis, podcasts, RSS feeds, viral video, social bookmarking, social media news releases, and other emerging web technologies.

In this class, you will learn:

Why social media platforms including Twitter, Tweetdeck, LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube are indispensable for media professionals
How new media and social media technologies are being incorporated into traditional media and other industries
How to use each network for professional and personal networking
Where to look to�stay on top of the latest�tech trends (and what you can skip)�
How to upload content and engage in online conversations using the web and mobile handheld devices
How to expand your network by updating and sharing useful content

By the end of class, you will have:
An established presence on one or more social networks, expanded exposure on your existing networks, and a solid understanding of how to best use social media.

The online classroom has several interactive components:

Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

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Intro to Social Media (PDF)
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• How to Promote Yourself on Facebook (Video) – ONLINE

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1/23/2010: Create Quick Video for the Web - New York, NY - Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett - 2 days, $225

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, January 23 & Sunday, January 24, 12-4 pm

WHERE New York (Midtown East)

WHO Writers, editors, bloggers, and PR and marketing professionals who want to create video for the web

LEVEL Beginner

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$225 ($200 for )
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Popular web sites are more than just words. Pages with video get double the traffic of text-only pages, and users stay on sites with video longer. But you're not a filmmaker. How are you supposed to create great video content on your own?

The good news is that you don't need to become a cinematographer to shoot great video. You can use consumer-grade cameras, basic microphones, and limited lighting to create video that does the trick. And you can do it yourself.

In this weekend workshop, you'll learn how to write video scripts and story outlines, shoot and edit it, and broadcast your work on video-sharing sites like YouTube.com. We'll explore excellent examples of online video, discuss the cameras and microphones you'll need, and teach you to shoot, edit, and encode.

In this class, you will learn:

How you can take your content to a new level with video
Which programs you need to know
How to tag your entries to attract new viewers
Formulas you can count on to work for this medium
How to develop a style that keeps viewers coming back for more

By the end of class you will have:
The ability to shoot, edit and encode video for the web. You will get hands-on experience with a Canon HDV camera, a walk through of Final Cut Pro, and you will come away with real skills in journalistic video shooting and editing.

Note: Equipment will be provided. Students do not need to own cameras.

Course Syllabus

Create Quick Video for the Web (PDF)
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• Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program – ONLINE

• Final Cut Pro – New York (Class starts January 30)

• Produce Your Own Internet Series (Video) – ONLINE

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Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett have over 15 years of experience in digital video and media. Karen teaches digital video at Parsons: The New School for Design in the Design and Technology graduate program.

Zachary has helped setup digital studios for NBC, IVillage and Guideposts.com. Additionally, he edited the acclaimed series Spain on the Road Again for PBS with Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow. They have both been instrumental in creating and enhancing video blogs, web series, and specials for clients ranging from The New Yorker, Vogue, IVillage, OnNetworks, MSN, Guideposts, Weight Watchers, Barefoot Books, and Break.com.

Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett's Courses
Create Quick Video for the Web – New York (Class starts January 23)

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I have rarely had teachers with this combination of warmth, personality, and knowledge. Karen and Zachary know how to share and inspire. -- Rick Rodgers

"Karen and Zachary work well together. They are approachable, knowledgeable, and have great insight into the world of journalism. I am pleased that they were able to share so many crucial details about videography that I didn't know before attending this class." -- Ebony Clark

"This course will give you everything you need to know in order to make the right decisions and financial investment to get started in digital media. You'll also learn costly mistakes to avoid." -- Victoria Wurdinger

"Karen and Zachary are successful professionals and very willing to share their hard-earned experience to help students produce compelling videos for the web. This was an action-packed course with a great deal of practical information." -- Kathleen McGrath

"This class was terrific. Karen and Zachary are not only talented filmmakers, but also excellent teachers. I highly recommend their class to anyone interested in learning video for the web. You will walk away with new skills and the confidence to proceed!" -- Meryl Zegarek

"This course has inspired me. My mind is bubbling with ideas that I can't wait to try out." -- Jocelyn Sambira

1/23/2010: HTML Fundamentals - New York, NY - David Tristman - 2 days, $425

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, January 23 & Sunday, January 24, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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HTML is the essential language of the Web. Using a simple system of "tags", HTML describes to browsers the structure and appearance of web pages. THough everyone who wants to work in interactive media should understand HTML, you don't need to have a programming background to learn it.

In this course, you will learn the basic structure of HTML and many of the most commonly used tags to create fully functional web pages with images and hyperlinks. You'll learn how to work with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and XHTML.

Note: This class is taught on Macintosh computers, but you should also be able to use the the skills you learn on a PC. Email us if you have any questions.

Admission Requirements:
Photoshop experience is helpful but not required. Students should be comfortable with working on a Mac.

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HTML (PDF)
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• Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program – ONLINE

• Final Cut Pro – New York (Class starts January 30)

• Produce Your Own Internet Series (Video) – ONLINE

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David Tristman is an artist, designer, and interactive developer with over 10 years of professional experience. His clients include The New York Times, HBO, and L'Oreal. David has taught Flash, HTML, and other web design-related topics at Parsons School of Design since early 2000.

David Tristman's Courses
HTML Fundamentals – New York (Class starts January 23)

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David is a masterful teacher. He moves the material forward at a good pace and is extremely knowledgeable. I've had great teachers, including famous ones, and David ranks at the top. -- Peter Grossman

"David is an excellent instructor with real-world, real-time experience with the subject. A must for anyone on their way to becoming a 'digi-holic.'" -- Claudia Perry

"I would definitely recommend David as an instructor. He was low-key, organized, very patient, and could answer just about any question the class threw at him." -- Lisa Kahn

"David is both knowledgeable and patient. He takes the time to find out what his students want to get out of the course and tailors his lectures to their personal interests." -- Karen Rouse

"I left the course with a strong grasp on the principles behind web design and tools and resources to expand on my knowledge. He is an excellent teacher." -- Jenny Spaulding

"David is a welcoming, friendly instructor willing to answer even the most simplistic query. I began the class knowing virtually nothing about the code that runs the internet and left with a solid sense of understanding." -- Derek Flood

"David was a great instructor. He took the fear out of what I thought was going to be an overwhelming course and made it easy to understand." -- Patty Cabot

"David is highly knowledgeable about what he teaches and he never talks down to you. He genuinely cares that you really learn." -- Justin Remus

"What an amazing teacher! David's fun personality and energy made learning so much fun. Everything was patiently explained in a clear, concise way. I can't wait to take more classes from him!" -- Amanda Moses

"David was down-to-earth but also super informed and up-to-date on his knowledge. He made learning easy and rewarding in only two days! I'd definitely take another class with him." -- Elizabeth Carroll

"David's class was a solid introduction to HTML programming that provided me with the fundamentals to start creating a website." -- Sherri Poall

"David is excellent. He has extensive knowledge of HTML and his laid back, humorous manner made the class fun and informative." -- Lawrence Ciarallo

1/26/2010: Web 3.0 Conference - New York, NY - , $545

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN January 26-27, 2010
WHERE Hyatt Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Early-bird 2-day pass: $545 until January 13
Group rate just $345!

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PRICE
$545 ($545 for )
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The emergence of a new era of technologies, collectively known as Web 3.0, provides a strategically significant opportunity to make media and business run better. Also known as the semantic web or linked data, web 3.0 is a web in which data is linked to allow for more meaningful, actionable insight to be extracted. At the conference, we will explore how companies are using these technologies today, and should be using them tomorrow, for significant bottom line impact in areas like marketing, corporate information management, publishing, customer service, and personal productivity.

For more information and to register, go to the Web 3.0 site.

• Reinventing Print Content for the Web – ONLINE (Class starts February 2)

• Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program – ONLINE

• The Future of Social Media with Chris Anderson (Video) – ONLINE

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