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by bentleycl from Columbia

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Mulit-media
Nov 29, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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I'm sitting in a seminar with another "expert" on online news.  The subject today is using video, sound and fancy graphics.

The unanswered questions:

 What percent of the time when you see a link to a video clip do you actually open the link to a video or sound clip?

Is there an "anti-social" aspect?  That is, do you NOT click on the video when you are sitting in a room with other people because the sound will come blasting out of your speakers?

We just do it, but you consume it.  Tell the journalists what's what.

Clyde the MoJo Prof
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mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Nov 29, 2007 | 11:40 AM

Hey Clyde...
If it's something that interests and I can't view it at the time I will go back to it later... Sometimes if I can view it and I consider it important I might go back to it later to show a friend or spouse.... Right now Im teaching 7th grade and on my lunch but still could not view any video for the filters in the school district won't allow it.... So anything that might interest mee will be vieewed tonight.....
mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Nov 29, 2007 | 11:42 AM

Sticky E key.... Might be the hamburger and fries I'm munching on....lol
LadyCardFan read my blog view my photos
Nov 29, 2007 | 1:07 PM

I agree with Mr. here. Well, other than that sticky e-key and the burger and fries, lol. Mr. aren't you going to share?

Typically my volume is turned off. If I wish to listen to a video that is when I turn it on, then right back off it goes.
VBallR read my blog
Nov 29, 2007 | 3:41 PM

I cannot view any of the videoclips on this website because my computer doesn't have the lastest version of software and my company network prevents any downloads.
LadyFireman read my blog
Nov 29, 2007 | 4:16 PM

If I believe that pictures or sounds will enhance the story I'll open the link. % 70 to 80%

LadyFireman
SikUvTheRite read my blog
Nov 29, 2007 | 6:07 PM

Oh, this is about multi-media!

I thought you meant "Mullet-media" the way you spelled it, there! LOL

I certainly am not the kind of person to open a video or sound clip just because "it is there".

I'm sure some media big-wigs probably think so.

And you know what, probably a high percentage of people WILL click it because it is there.

Or because it has a really fancy Flash-animated link!

Actually, in my case, the more "fancy" the link, or the more animation and flash it has taking my computer power, the LESS likely I am to click it!

So, there!

I still like the old mullet-media, myself.
mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Nov 29, 2007 | 7:47 PM

hey Clyde.... You seem to want to understand the bloggers.... Think about coming out and visiting with us on the 21st.... watch for details....
bentleycl read my blog view my photos
Nov 29, 2007 | 9:42 PM

Dear Sik:
That's what you get when you try to type without putting your glasses on at the same time you are trying to make everyone in a meeting believe you are paying attention. My students are better at it than I am.

cb
Kim_Just_Kim read my blog view my photos
Nov 30, 2007 | 7:54 AM

I personally would rather get my news on TV and move on. Ever once in a while I'll see something on my home page when I log in on my computer and I'll click the link. In those instances I would rather read the news item than view a video clip, particularly when you click the video clip and are treated to an online advertisement! Oh sure, there's a message in the bottom bar saying your clip will show up in eight seconds or whatever, but each time you view a different clip you get to view a different eight second ad too. It's very annoying to me. Give me the news on TV where I can watch for an hour, get the whole scoop and move on.
Weird read my blog view my photos
Nov 30, 2007 | 9:32 AM

My computer doesn`t have the ability to play most of these clips without stopping momentarily to catch up, so the clip seldom is worth listening to or watching. Add to that the fact that most important news items can`t be correctly reported in such a short amount of time. I find the graphics and other crap distracting and usually are a cover-up for a lack of content or ability. If a story interests me enough, I`ll research it myself to determine if it is believable or not. Network television has a habit of sensationalizing the news and giving you "teases" instead of the real story. I do not have cable or satellite connections and do not forsee any reason to get them in the near future. If I can`t find what I need to know on regular "poor man`s" tv, or the internet, it can`t be that important.
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I'm an online-media professor at the Missouri School of Journalism. But I'm also a granddad, a letterboxer and an inept woodworker. I spent some time in the MyFox STL office and became hooked on the MyFox blogs. So here I am, sort of the voice of journalism with a big J. I'll take your criticism or answer your questions about the news, the media system or journalism of the future. If you are into the theoretical end of blogging, check my professional blog at http://thecyberbrains.com
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