Mobile Storytelling for Beginners (Workshop/Panel)

Learn tricks and tips for telling stories on mobile apps - join the LA Press Club, Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS SoCal) and the Online News Association (ONA LA) for this special program.

WORKSHOP

This beginner's workshop will have attendees out and about and shooting with apps such as Anchor, Instagram, Periscope, Snapchat and Vine. It's a great opportunity for those who have never used these apps before to learn the basics. Social media leads will give some tips/instructions and examples to start off, then offer an 'assignment' to the group that will allow you to use some of the different basic features of the app. During the activity, we'll provide advice and answer questions, genius-bar style.

We request that attendees come with their phones charged and have signed up with an account on the app they want to try out. When RSVPing, be sure to note down the app you want to learn - attendees are limited to one app during the workshop portion.

*Update: As of May 13, we currently only have open spots in Anchor and Vine; those who want to join the workshop for Periscope/FB Live, Instagram and Snapchat will be put on a waitlist

Social media leads:

Anchor (https://anchor.fm/) (shareable audio) - Laura Davis, USC Annenberg Media Center digital news director and assistant professor of professional practice

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/) (photo) - Tiffany Tse, freelance photographer

Periscope (https://www.periscope.tv/)/Facebook Live (https://live.fb.com/) (livestreaming) - Angela Kim, social at Yahoo

Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) (visual storytelling) - Saba Hamedy, reporter at Mashable

Vine (https://vine.co/)(video) - Christina Cocca, homepage and news curation editor at BuzzFeed

PANEL

The panel will be an opportunity to review what was discussed in the small groups and also address some questions.

TIMELINE

9 a.m. check in

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. hands-on workshop

10:30 to 10:45 a.m. break

10:45 a.m. to 11:30 short panel discussion/recap of day

11:30 to 12 p.m. lunch (included with RSVP!)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure to fill out question portion when you RSVP; we would like to know the app you want to work with (limit to one) and any special dietary requests for lunch.

TRANSPORTATION

Del Mar and Memorial Park are the closest stations on the Gold Line. There is also street parking and nearby parking lots.

PARKING LOTS

Marriott Park&Walk: 171 N. Raymond Ave (90 min free, $2/hr after, $6 daily max)

Holly St. Parking Structure: 150 East Holly St. ($2/hr, $6 daily max, Sat/Sun $5)

One Colorado Public Parking Garage: 20 E. Union St. ($2/30 mins, $6 daily max, evening and weekends $6)

WANT TO HELP?

Volunteer to work the door, help out at the event or photograph the meetup. Volunteers receive complimentary entry even if the event sells out. If you're interested in volunteering, please email Connie Ho (conniekho@gmail.com) by May 1.

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