Former CNN reporter Mary Snow taught Hunter News Now students an important lesson about a journalist’s job during an emergency: report on what you know. “Your job is to get the facts out without adding to the sense of panic,” said Snow, who was a CNN correspondent for 11 years. “Do not report anything you are not 100 percent sure of.”

Snow told students that lesson has always served her well, especially when making split-second decisions before going on air. That’s precisely what happened just before a live shot in Newtown, Conn. in 2012 after a school shooting left 26 dead. Reporters heard an early report of the gunman’s name, but since Snow could not verify it, she did not mention it in her update. In fact, the name was wrong—the one that was circulating was the gunman’s brother. “There’s a huge potential for misinformation in these situations.. and so much pressure to get the story first, but accuracy always trumps speed,” Snow said.

IMA alum, Cait Carvalho is coordinating the second IMA Integrated Channels exhibition at IFP Media Center this July!   If social distancing prevents us from mounting a physical exhibition at 30 John Street in DUMBO Brooklyn, we will create an online showcase.  

Students, alumni and faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for time based media, interactive web, installations, and performance work. Include a plan for how you would convert your project into an online presentation if the show cannot be exhibited in the Media Center space in July.  You can submit up to 2 project proposals for consideration. 

No need to RSVP. The online classroom will be opened during the workshop times below where you can put your name and login as guest:
http://huntercollege.adobeconnect.com/fm-workshops/

Tues April 14 | 4-5:30PM | p5.js for Beginners
Presenter: Nahee Kim
Using p5.js which is a javascript library for creative coding with html5 canvas element, let’s add fun interactivity to your website. We will play with face recognition but things can be changed and added. 
Prerequisites: Laptop with webcam is needed. Please check if you have a text editor (ex. Sublime Text, Atom) and browsers like Chrome or Firefox on your computer. Basic knowledge and experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript is a plus but not required.  

Weds April 15 | 2-3:30PM | Adobe After Effects For Beginners
Presenter: Tatiana Stolpovskaya
click to view recording if you missed it
Hands on 90min intensive. Learn the basics of After Effects and make your first animation. 
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Adobe Premier. Adobe Photoshop is a big plus!
If you would like to follow with the instructor, you need AFTER EFFECTS CC 2018 or 2019. Project Files will be shared with the group.