[Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 21, Issue 1

Mon Feb 4 07:42:38 CST 2008

Hey list, I am receiving postings in digest form. Instead of a subject line
indicating, say, "audio recording", all subject lines simply say Digest Vol.
Whatever it is. How can we have the subject lines show in the listing of
messages in the digest?

Thanks, all!

Annemarie Cooke
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Administration and Sales
De Witt & Associates
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(201) 447-6500 x211
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   1. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (Campbell, Elizabeth)
   2. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (LoriStay at aol.com)
   3. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (Cheryl Wade)
   4. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (Campbell, Elizabeth)
   5. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (LoriStay at aol.com)
   6. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (Cheryl Wade)
   7. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (jean parker)
   8. Re: Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8 (Campbell, Elizabeth)

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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:29:25 -0600
From: "Campbell, Elizabeth" <liz at star-telegram.com>
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
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Hello Cheryl,

I am just learning about the world of audio editing and recording using
digital equipment.
Right now, our paper is using a mini disk recorder, as the audio is a
little clearer than digital recorders, from what I've been told.
A lot of blind people are using the Olympus DS50 recorders because they
are fairly accesible. The machines beep when they are in record, or
pause mode,and most of the functions have voice prompts. I personally
think the recording quality is pretty good, and I plan on purchasing a
machine this month. I've talked to the paper about my using the DS 50
because of its accessibility features.
There is a way to place a mark in your recordings which audio editing
software can read, and it is important to note the time and date of when
you create these marks so that they can be easily found.
Bryan Bashin and I got a chance to test drive these recorders during
last summer's NFB Youth Slam.
The recorders were given to high school students who were responsible
for coming up with audio for daily podcasts that are now on a web site
called 
www.blindscience.org
The students learned the basic functions of the machine,and did well in
working with them, from what I remember.
We also worked wiht Larry Skutchan of the American Printing House for
the Blind who edited the sound files using a program he created called
Studeo Recorder.
Blind people have also used other programs such as Sound Forge and Gold
wave pretty successfully.
I will let you know how I am progressing with audio for online content.

Elizabeth Campbell
(817) 390-7696
Fax: (817) 390-7789

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[mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl Wade
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8

			Liz,

I was interested in your comment about the burgeoning online presence 
in the industry. At my newspaper, we're beginning to run streaming 
audio - and soon streaming video - of important local stories. I know 
nothing about editing interviews with digital recorders; my radio 
experience goes back to the days of cassettes, when you wound the 
tape to the place you wanted the news director to play on the air and 
wrote "intros" and "out-tros." I'm wondering if there will be easy 
ways for reporters to put electronic markers on the digital recording 
to locate the good parts. I most likely won't be editing for the Web, 
but certainly will be recording for audio interviews. (Are there 
digital recorders that have features to add a beep tone heard when 
the machine is in fast forward or fast rewind, and does that even 
matter when the editor most likely will be looking for visual and not 
auditory clues?)

Always enjoy you all so much!

Cheryl Wade
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:32:32 EST
From: LoriStay at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
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Liz--Are the DS 50 recorders affordable for the individual?   Or must they
be 
purchased by one's employer, providing s/he has deep pockets?
Lori Stayer

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Liz--Are the DS 50 recorders affordable for the individual?  Or must they be
purchased by one's employer, providing s/he has deep pockets?
Lori Stayer
**************
Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.
http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:39:37 -0500
From: Cheryl Wade <cwade at mdn.net>
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
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			Hi, Liz,

Thanks for the suggestions. I forwarded them on to our Web guy. 
Actually, it would probably be fun to own one of these machines 
because I might be able to record local concerts in the park, just 
for fun. That way I could better rationalize the possibility of my 
buying my own equipment - although my paper would buy it if they 
thought it was needed.

Are you folks in a real economic slump? We're using attrition to 
downsize our staff in a big way, and it's pretty inconvenient . I 
almost wish readers understood how hard it is anymore to get to 
everything, what with about three fewer people!

Cheryl

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Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:05:33 -0600
From: "Campbell, Elizabeth" <liz at star-telegram.com>
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
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Hi Lori,

The DS 50 recorders are around $250.

Elizabeth Campbell
(817) 390-7696
Fax: (817) 390-7789
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Liz--Are the DS 50 recorders affordable for the individual?   Or must
they be 
purchased by one's employer, providing s/he has deep pockets?
Lori Stayer

**************
Start the year off right.  Easy ways to stay in 
shape.

http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:58:15 EST
From: LoriStay at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
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In a message dated 2/1/08 11:10:08 AM, liz at star-telegram.com writes:

> 
> The DS 50 recorders are around $250.
> 
> 

This is certainly affordable for most workers and virtually all employers.

Am I right in presuming most newspapers are online these days?   I know
those 
in New York are.
Lori

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In a message dated 2/1/08 11:10:08 AM, liz at star-telegram.com writes:
The DS 50 recorders are around $250.
This is certainly affordable for most workers and virtually all employers. 
Am I right in presuming most newspapers are online these days?  I know those
in New York are.
Lori
**************
Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.
(http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp0030000
0002548)

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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:55:19 -0500
From: Cheryl Wade <cwade at mdn.net>
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
To: Blind Professional Journalists List <journalists at nfbnet.org>
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			Hi, all,
One of our techier guys around here stumbled onto a site for blind 
users of audio equipment and he said he found the answer there to 
something he'd been seeking for some time. It has the word 
"audacious" in it, but I haven't searched the Web for it. Too busy 
writing words.

Cheryl

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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:34:45 +0530
From: "jean parker" <radioforever at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
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Hi:

It's probably Audacity.  It's a freeware audio editing program that is 
accessible.

Jean Parker, Independent Radio Journalist
Pune, India

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From: "Cheryl Wade" <cwade at mdn.net>
To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8

> Hi, all,
> One of our techier guys around here stumbled onto a site for blind
> users of audio equipment and he said he found the answer there to
> something he'd been seeking for some time. It has the word
> "audacious" in it, but I haven't searched the Web for it. Too busy
> writing words.
>
> Cheryl
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:13:31 -0600
From: "Campbell, Elizabeth" <liz at star-telegram.com>
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8
To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
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Hello Cheryl,
What is the name of the web site for blind people working with audio

Elizabeth Campbell
(817) 390-7696
Fax: (817) 390-7789

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Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 11:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [Journalists] Journalists Digest, Vol 20, Issue 8

			Hi, all,
One of our techier guys around here stumbled onto a site for blind 
users of audio equipment and he said he found the answer there to 
something he'd been seeking for some time. It has the word 
"audacious" in it, but I haven't searched the Web for it. Too busy 
writing words.

Cheryl
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