Photo Ethics

Sometimes we create things that did not happen to illustrate a story. These are called photo illustrations. Recently the Sacramento Bee published a photo that had been altered in Photoshop but did not state that the photo was altered.  In their correction editors stated: "The Bee's ethics policy strictly forbids such manipulation of documentary photographs. It is considered a violation of our core values, as it misrepresents the accuracy of the event. When we alter a photograph for illustrative purposes, we disclose that at the time of publication." Good to know some publications still maintain ethical standards.

Community Project

The Community Project will include these assignments:

• Three Photos
• Audio
• Audio Slideshow
• Thirty-Second video
• TV News Video

This is the proposal you are bringing three ideas for today. Its just to get you planning so you don't end up doing things last minute. You may choose to not use the same idea for all the assignments, but you'll need three ideas.

Please bring those tentative ideas to class today. The proposal is not due until Thursday evening though. In your proposal you should say why your three ideas would fit with these assignments. The details of the assignments can be found on the convergence site. I'll take more questions in class.