White House Press Photographer’s Association Conference

Gave the keynote speech today at the White House Press Photographer’s Conference at American University in Washington, DC.

Had a great time and ran into lots of old friends from VOA, Verizon and the web.

Below, some images:

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Jim Long, ace NBC cameraman, web buddy and first class blogger.

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Jim and I play ‘Trading Places’ for a few minutes, until my shoulder gives out.

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About 150 professional photographers showed up to find out how to adapt to the VJ world.

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“if you were born 500 years ago, you would have been a serf. (Stop me if you’ve heard this one before).

Michael Rosenblum

For more than 30 years, Michael Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital video journalism revolution. During this time, he has lead a drive for video literacy, and the complete rethinking of how television is made and controlled. His work has included: The complete transitioning of The BBC's national network (UK) to a VJ-driven model, starting in 2002. The complete conversion of The Voice of America, the United State's Government's broadcasting agency, (and the largest broadcaster in the world), from short wave radio to television broadcasting and webcasting using the VJ paradigm (1998-present). The construction of NYT Television, a New York Times Company, and the largest producer of non-fiction television in the US. Rosenblum was both the founder and President of NYT TV, (all based on this paradigm (1996-1998). The President and Founder of Video News International, a global VJ-driven newsgathering company, with more than 100 journalists around the world. (1993-1996). Other clients include Spectrum News, Verizon and CBS News.

2 Comments
  • Bill Gentile October 08, 2007

    As co-sponsor/co-organizer of the event, I can tell all who reads this that Michael not only was the keynote speaker but that he also stole the show. His knowledge of, and passion for, the craft were inspiration to us all.

    Bill Gentile
    School of Communication (SOC)
    American University
    Washington, DC.

  • Jim Long October 07, 2007

    I see you’re “weighing” the merits of specialization! Good to finally meet you yesterday. Great program.