Comments on: Travel Channel meets the networked economy

By: Mindy McAdams

Mindy McAdams — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:27:14 +0000

@Sarah: Thanks for your comment. I think you’re right that it might not be a great venue for making real contacts with the Travel Channel. However, it might be a little bit similar to an old-fashioned Hollywood “screen test.” That is, if someone in the class has an outstanding, amazing personality, the Travel Channel might notice that person and pay some attention.

But like a screen test, that’s probably only a one-in-a-million chance.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:19:58 +0000

I attended in July 2008. There was only 2 people in my class who were there for the “Connection”. We were both disappointed when we were told by the guy in charge of long format programming that he didn’t speak to students. He merely came to give his speech, and he was done. We had to submit any ideas through the producers portal, which has a constant “not accepting submissions” sign on it.
I have also been disappointed by the lack of follow up to video postings and emails. I have 5 videos up there on the student video site. I had to email 6 months later to get feedback. The next set still have not received any. Now when I email, I don’t even get a reply.
I think if you’re only interested in learning to use a camera and FCP, it’s OK, but way overpriced. If you’re there to actually “make contacts” it’s a total waste of time and money.

By: Teaching Online Journalism » Day 1: Shooting video

Teaching Online Journalism » Day 1: Shooting video — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:08:13 +0000

[...] Discipline. That’s what Rosenblum pounds on in his Travel Channel Academy sessions. Our first task is to train ourselves to shoot with self-discipline. (If you’re curious, read my posts about attending the TCA.) [...]

By: Mindy

Mindy — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:55:06 +0000

There was no syllabus, Dan.

By: Dan Mcguire

Dan Mcguire — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:42:47 +0000

Mindy – did you get a syllabus for this course? I’d like to see it. I am going to be teaching video to some people and I am curious where Rosenblum puts his emphasis.

Thanks
DAN MCGUIRE

By: The Thrill of Communication « First Light

The Thrill of Communication « First Light — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:12:50 +0000

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By: Tuesday 8-7 links | News Videographer

Tuesday 8-7 links | News Videographer — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:24:42 +0000

[...] is the information I’ve been waiting for: Mindy McAdams summarizes her experience at the Travel Channel Academy and passes her final judgement. Was it worth all that $2,000 ? Most participants were satisfied, but Mindy says, “if you [...]

By: AdGraaf

AdGraaf — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:08:52 +0000

I have never read such an accurate article about the future of journalism, since what I’ve been gone through in Belgium as an “investigative journalist” for a Flemish Newspaper. I am without sources after our ‘secret services’ wired me for four months, and licensed after twenty years of loyal full time service to my newspaper(s) (I worked for five). Newspaper business in my country is declining every second, so I have great trust in your kind of initiatives. I hope I can join in soon. Anne

By: David Nolan

David Nolan — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:06:20 +0000

Mindy, Great article. I think some organizations are adjusting and are proactive. Unfortunately, they are in the minority, especially in smaller markets. A former student of mine left the newspaper business this year because of the frustrating lack of support in the smaller market paper he was working in. There was little support for change and the grind eventually got to him. Hopefully he can find his way back into the news business. Have fun at AEJMC!

By: Good reads for 08.06.07 : the x degree: exploring and redefining multimedia storytelling

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:28:05 +0000

[...] Mindy McAdams says her Travel Channel Academy was an excellent experience and explains how the TC’s strategy connects to the newspaper business: Journalism is a child [...]