Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Celebrity Multimedia Works

Many shows are now directing its viewers to visit their websites for extra footage, behind the scenes sneak peaks, and the chances to comment about what they saw on that show for that particular evening. Television shows want to get people hooked to that particular show in as many ways as possible.

I listen to 1065thebeat.com at work everyday. On its broadcast the DJ's are constantly referring people to go to the website if they want to read more about a particular story or see pictures of a certain celebrity in the news. Each DJ for the station has their own website where you can specifically go to view the information that are talking about. The Internet is a very important tool, especially for radio stations because they lose out on the visible factor. The audience can only hear the DJ and not see what they are referring to. So radio stations definitely use multimedia journalism in reporting as much information as possible to its listeners. Below is a clip of House calls.

As if celebreality shows are not bombarding our television sets already, they now want us to go to their websites to get extra footage. One show, one if my favorites even goes as far as providing a 3 hour period on Cinemax to watch extra footage. Big Brother is a show where house guests are locked in a house and must compete for food and survival. Cameras are recording their every moves. The show airs on three nights out of the week. In addition they broadcast this show called Big Brother After Dark where you can watch what the house guests are doing everyday for 3 hours straight. Then Big Brother has a talk show that airs on the Internet 3 days out of the week. Viewers can also blog about the shows or anything Big Brother related.


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Big Brother has definitely utilized many facets of multimedia reporting so viewers will always be in touch with what is going on.
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Graduate Work

Much preparation proves successful for grads

Students at Midlothian High School have been preparing to end one chapter while starting a new one at their graduation commencement.

Christopher Shelton hangs out with friends backstage at the Siegel Center as he awaits his graduation. As Shelton looks back over many years of hard work, he realizes he is spending the last minutes of being a senior at Midlothian High School.

Shelton is nervous, but excited at the same time.

“Since the first day of my senior year I have been looking forward to this day,” said Shelton. “I made sure I did all my work, kept studying, kept good grades and always held on hope.” He will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall majoring in computer engineering.

Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties high school graduations are held at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center. VCU hosts 26 graduations at its 190,000 square foot facility.

Many behind the scenes preparations help make this day for Shelton and the other 341 seniors at Midlothian High School a day they will never forget. Parking passes are issued, roads are blocked, security is in place and chairs are organized.

There are close interactions between senior class faculty sponsors and officials at VCU. Nate Doughty, associate director of the Siegel Center and Athletic Facilities, said it is great public relations.

“This is a great way for VCU to give back to the community,” said Doughty. “We fit the need and it’s a win-win for everyone.”

Eileen Sunseri, senior class sponsor at Midlothian High School, is already planning for the 2009 commencement ceremony. Preparations for an event that involves students, families, faculty and the community is a year round affair.

Sunseri describes the graduation process as “controlled chaos.”

“We get started in October when the students are measured for their caps and gowns,” said Sunseri. “Most planning really starts in March. VCU sends us the date, time and schedules. In mid-May there is a walk through where we receive maps, parking passes and information to give to the parents.”

Doughty said the biggest headache is parking. Traffic on VCU’s campus is congested and heavy during these times. There are between 300 to 500 graduates for each ceremony. On average, there are three graduations a day during this 11-day period yielding more than 1300 vehicles for each graduation.

VCU Enforcement and Safety Coordinator Lou Ann Jones has overseen this process for the past four years. Each year changes are made to make sure the entire graduation process is a success.

Between 100 to 150 people work during graduations.

“The secret is teamwork,” said Jones. “The school systems, Siegel Center staff, deck staff, enforcement staff and the VCU Police Department work closely to assure that everything run smoothly.”

During graduation regular traffic is not stopped. Jones said that so far they have done a great job with accommodating everyone.

“Our goal for these graduations is to make them as safe and happy as possible for all involved,” said Jones.

Shelton could not be more happier as he hugs his friends and takes pictures to capture last memories. He reunites with his parents.

His mother Debra Shelton said that the entire process leading up to graduation has been a smooth one.

“I thought the graduation was wonderful and well organized,” said Debra. “I was impressed.”