Katie Coen

Visual Composition II: Montage

This week, I brought my vision for my montage to life. I researched, then filmed and edited my montage of the Long Wharf food truck park in New Haven. Reading & Writing Chapter 10 of “The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video” explores the editing process. Tom Schroeppel explains that editing is a…
Data Visualization

Sometimes it’s hard to put things into words. People don’t want to read a long description or use their brains after a long day of work or school. That’s why visuals are so important. They are able to tell a story in a way words sometimes can’t. For example, if you were to describe a…
Visual Composition: Montage Pre-Production

Now that I’ve practiced using sounds to tell a story, it’s time to add in the visuals. I am working on a video montage, showcasing the energy and businesses at Long Wharf in New Haven, Connecticut. It will build on the knowledge I have about audio using a voice over and music with the addition…
Audio Design II: Podcast

Now it’s time to bring my podcast to life. The preparation is done and the script is ready to go, but how do I get the best product? I did some research to find out. Reading & Writing The article “7 Secrets for Getting Pro-Sounding Vocals on Home Recordings” by Filippo Gaetani gives tips for…
The Mood of Ocelot Chocolate

Ocelot Chocolate is a European chocolatier brand that focuses on producing healthy and high quality chocolate bars. They grow their cacao at Virunga National Park in Africa, then create smooth flavored bars to be sold around the world. Those chocolate bars are then sold in European stores and on their website. In their collaborations, they…
Images That Tell a Story

Images tell a story. More importantly, they are used to tell a story. Visual storytelling is one of the best ways to get a message across or make someone feel a certain way. In “Visual Storytelling,” Andrew Losowsky explains how text and numbers aren’t memorable or easily digestible for most people. That’s because more than…
Audio Design: Podcast Pre-Production

This week, I started working on a podcast all about the importance of journalism and why it’s so necessary for people to know what is going on in the world. But first, I had some research to do. Reading & Writing Chapter 8 of “The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video” by Tom…
Content Strategy Analysis: CSKT

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) is looking for proposals for a new and improved website that provides a better experience for Tribal members living on the Flathead Indian Reservation, researchers, and tourists. After analyzing their RPI, I created a content strategy report outlining what steps they can take to improve their online presence.…
Finding the Ethics in Native Advertising

As a journalist, ethics are everything. I have spent years learning the implications of not telling the truth and hiding sources. I’ve taken classes where we learn the in’s and out’s of what is acceptable and what is not. Ethics is the name of the game in the industry, but many news organizations have found…
The Elephant Sanctuary Content Report

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is a nonprofit organization focusing on helping retired elephants after their life in entertainment. They raise money to take care of these animals and spread awareness for the struggles the elephant population face. I analyzed all the content on their website to see what is done well and what could…