Course on visual news story telling available to TV journalists

Region: Asia and the Pacific
Country: Sri Lanka
Topic: Television, Basic Journalism

27/02/2008
Television journalists are invited to apply for a week-long course on visual news story telling offered by the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI). The training, to be held March 17-21 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is free of charge.

The course will consist of lectures, discussions and group sessions. Participants will learn how to shoot a story, sequencing and professional camera operation. They will also discuss the basics of editing, interview techniques and the grammar of television.

A basic knowledge of English is required. SLPI does not provide accommodation.
For further information or to apply, go to Brochure SLPI 07-08 (PDF) or contact namal@slpi.lk.

Symposium For Broadcast Journalists To Be Held In Malaysia

Region: Worldwide
Country: None
Topic: Basic Journalism

29/02/2008
Journalists from across the globe have the opportunity to attend the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Digital Broadcasting Symposium from March 10-13 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Registration is open until the date of event. Walk-in registration is also accepted.

The symposium will feature strong digital radio and TV broadcasting elements. It will aim to address how implementation strategies, consumer services and business planning can be employed to undertake the progression to digital and mobile services.

To learn more, contact abu.symposium@abu.org.my or visit http://www.abu.org.my/public/compiled/p913.htm?CFID=764638&CFTOKEN=92374373