Inside View

Recommended Mobile Journalism Tools

by Bernie Goldbach in Clonmel

AFTER THREE MONTHS of hard use, I can unreservedly recommend the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 as a primary tool for mobile journalism.

I bought the camera and its accompanying DJI Wireless Mic II from Harvey Norman in Waterford after discovering DJI wasn't stocking Whelan Cameras in Limerick fast enough. I got the extremely stable Manfrotto mini tripod from Whelans years ago but they don't sell it anymore so there's Amazon for a fast delivery option.

Here's a breakdown on the equipment.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera costs €585 from Harvey Norman or Amazon

DJI Wireless Mic 2 costs €359 from Whelan Cameras

Manfrotto Mini Tripod costs €39 from Amazon

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 runs out of stock quickly and that might mean new adopters may need to purchase it as part of the Creator Combo.

The Creator Combo wasn't available in Ireland when I purchased the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 by itself. I need the battery handle that complements the Osmo Pocket 3. That 950mAh battery extends the camera's operating time by approximately 62%. It also supports hot swapping and has a USB-C port for connecting external audio devices. And I will need the Pocket 3 carrying bag because the camera moves around in my shoulder bag even when snapped into its plastic case. So I've made a wishlist that specifies these additional accessories with things like a wide-angle lens and camera filters.

If you want to get inside info about how Dylan and I create content that attracts more than 1000 views, please subscribe to my Create and Share Newsletter. We use the Osmo Pocket 3 camera to produce YouTube clips such as interview with Amy in our favourite chipper below.

Warning for Rode Wireless Go II Users

By Bernie Goldbach in Clonmel. Photo of his Rode WGII mic setup.

THE RODE Wireless Go II microphones delete old recordings automatically when you make new recordings and while that can be a time-saver, it can also lead to a problem that haunts me.

Throwback to the Accessible @vipodcasting

by Bernie Goldbach in Thurles, site of #ictedu23

MY PHOTO COLLECTIONS notify me once a day to review images and videos I've uploaded over the past 21 years. Today I remembered Paul Hopkins, the visually impaired podcaster (@vipodasting) who taught me life lessons about accessibility.

Using Two Wireless Rigs

by Bernie Goldbach in Clonmel

If you follow my Instagram or my Flickr photos, you'll know that I have a lot of old equipment along with some new stuff. I talked about both of those types of equipment and also about how we are setting up behind the scenes recording "Heritage and Stories" with the Tipperary libraries. This is important because I'm hoping that some of the people who join us--young kids on the youth media team and the librarians that are part of the staff--might listen to this Topgold Audio Clip and learn what's happening behind the scenes.

[Using Rode Wireless II as Laptop Mic]

Going Local with Young Voices

by Bernie Goldbach in Clonmel

DYLAN IS REFINING his podcasting skills by seeking out people in places he enjoys. He's using our Rode Wireless Go microphones when interviewing people he has met in various local venues, such as Sylvia in Martin's Fruit and Veg.

Listen to "Finding Martin's Fruit and Veg in Clonmel" on Spreaker.

Impressed by Veed.io #EdChatie

By Bernie Goldbach in Clonmel. Screenshot by @topgold.

I STARTED EXPERIMENING with Veed.io on my Samsung Note 9 handset. Here are a few impressions concerning mobile content production, project templates, and workflow.

Recapping a Twitter Campaign

I am working with 30 talented first year creatives as they wind down a six week Twitter Campaign. I recapped current progress as a short audio blog item and hope there's more to come.

 

Listen to "Twitter Campaign Results E97 #filmschool2022" on Spreaker.

I've discovered the best recording equipment is often what's connected directly to a phone because I haven't been able to find the audio levels for Spreaker Studio on the Microsoft Surface Book. I think I'm going to revert to using XLR lapel mics and a shortgun mic with my Zoom H6 field recorder because the audio quality is much easier to control that way.

[Bernie Goldbach teaches creative media for business with the Technological University of the Shannon.]

TUS Students on TippFM #podcasting

THREE STUDENTS from the Clonmel Digital Campus joined Fran Curry live on air for the Friday panel on TippFM. Marie Cowan, Frank Murphy, and Shane O'Callaghan discussed climate change, COVID restrictions, and overuse of social media. You can hear the conversation on Spotify or download "TUS Students on TippFM" Transcript.txt (30.7K).

Helping Local Radio Reach Younger

WE LISTEN TO LOCAL RADIO because our TippFM covers topics we hear when talking with neighbours. We know local radio listenership reaches an older demographic and have started reading about ways a younger listenership might be attracted to local radio stations.

Snippets about Leadership in my Second Brain #cong21

I HAVE A LOT OF THOUGHTS about leadership bubbling up inside my second brain. Leadership is a prime topic following me from my days as an Air Force officer and it's the main feature during Congregation 2021.