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An Interactive Panoramic Experience

May 6th, 2009 | By Akilah Johnson | Category: Critiques

panaramSeveral examples of interactive panorama photography from a variety of unlikely places, including the inside of a water bottle, a person’s mouth and inside a washing machine.  The site not only offers 10 examples of VR photography but also provides how-tos.


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VisualJournalism.org

May 6th, 2009 | By Akilah Johnson | Category: Critiques

This Web site is dedicated student work from the University of Miami’s Visual Journalism program. There are videos, photographs as well as sites designed, programmed and produced by students on the site that is updated regularly.


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An Ambush and a Comrade Lost

May 6th, 2009 | By Akilah Johnson | Category: Critiques

New York Times photojournalist Tyler Hicks audio sound slide captures the ambush of American soldiers in Afghanistan as it occurs. Two soldiers narrate the piece by recounting the ordeal that resulted in the death of Private First Class Richard A. Dewater, 21.


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Kids with Guns

May 6th, 2009 | By Akilah Johnson | Category: Critiques

Photojournalist Tim Hussin’s audio sound slide depicts boys in Salt Lake City, Utah playing a game of war with toy guns. The only audio that accompanies the black and white images are the boys’ breathless voices, the sounds of their guns and low music track.
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100 Days

May 5th, 2009 | By Akilah Johnson | Category: Critiques

The Washington Post compiles a collection of videos cataloging the work, public opinions and key moments of Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office as president of the United States. Four videos are the centerpiece of this project. They include two roundtable discussions with Post reporters evaluating Obama’s policies, ratings, speech tones and Michelle Obama’s approach as first lady. There are also videos of the public giving their opinion video as well as an examination of other presidents first three months in office.


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