Visual storytelling continues to grow in popularity with readers who read on their mobile devices. It continues to fascinate some editors and journalists for the possibilities it presents.
These two recent stories capture the energy and power of effective visual storytelling. I read both on my iPhone and/or iPad, and I enjoyed the flow of narrative and visuals, as if a friend was telling me these stories via What’s App. That, by the way, is the idea when we blend text and visuals for stories aimed for mobile device consumption.
The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/world/syria/syria-love/?utm_term=.e7175bf49170
Syria, a love story
A young couple was caught in the crosscurrents of romance and revolution. What price would they pay for a shot at freedom?
The New York Times
Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving.
Last week, we visited the city to find further signs of recovery as Detroit moves out from under budgetary oversight.
All the final Columbia student projects here:
Columbia final projects, Spring 2018
https://www.garciamedia.com/blog/my-columbia-stud…rojects-part-one/
https://www.garciamedia.com/blog/my-columbia-students-final-projects-part-2/
https://www.garciamedia.com/blog/my-columbia-students-final-projects-part-three/
https://www.garciamedia.com/blog/my-columbia-students-final-projects-part-four/
Mario’s Speaking Engagements
June 7-8—WAN-IFRA World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal
For more: http://events.wan-ifra.org/events/70th-world-news-media-congress-25th-world-editors-forum
June 12-14, CUE Days , Aarhus, Denmark
http://www.ccieurope.com/news/6738/Video_What_is_CUE_Days_2018
August 2, Digital House (Facebook workshop), Buenos Aires
October 6, 20, 27–King’s College, New York City
The Basics of Visual Journalism seminars
Garcia Media: Over 25 years at your service
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