Nature's Ballet

Celebrating the beauty of snowflakes

Artist Vyacheslav Ivanov has released a microscopic timelapse video that documents snowflakes while they crystalize. Though it doesn?t appear Ivanov?s written much about how he recorded these magical moments, the timelapse is captivating nonetheless. Enjoy the video below.

The Trial of Tony Blair

Channel 4. 2007

A very well made film. Fiction, but too close to the truth to be comfortable. I can’t believe this film hasn’t gone viral. Are people even scared of watching a spoof? C’mon folks. Share this widely.?

DrikNews RVJN wins World Summit Award

The Rural Visual Journalism Network (RVJN) is an innovative initiative where trained district correspondents use Apple i-Pod Touch technology to produce multimedia stories from rural Bangladesh. The correspondents? multimedia stories focus on addressing specific issues faced by media and by rural citizens of Bangladesh. Continue reading “DrikNews RVJN wins World Summit Award”

Pathshala Admission: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE BROADCAST and CROSS-MEDIA JOURNALISM

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We would like to announce that BRAC University and Pathshala Broadcast and Multimedia Department in collaboration with ERASMUS University in Rotterdam is offering the 2nd batch Postgraduate Certificate Course on Broadcast and Cross-Media Journalism starting on May 19th 2013.This course is designed to impart theoretical critical understanding of broadcast and new media trends, as well as to provide practical training. Continue reading “Pathshala Admission: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE BROADCAST and CROSS-MEDIA JOURNALISM”

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN BROADCAST AND CROSS-MEDIA JOURNALISM

For the first time in Bangladesh

Last chance to apply. Applications close on 2nd January 2013

Offered jointly by BRAC University and Pathshala South Asian Media?Institute, in collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam, The?Netherlands.
Eligibility:
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or a 2nd Class. Professionally?experienced candidates will be given special consideration.
Core Areas of the one-semester program will cover:
International Journalism
Practical Journalism
Media Ethics
Visual Literacy & Grammar of Editing
Special Features:
State-of-the -art broadcasting equipment and media studio
Rich library with free access to online journals
Special Weekend Classes
Free WiFi access
Credit Hours:
12 credits in total
4 courses (3 credits per course)
12 hours of class per week (3 hours per course)
Admission and Classes
Application: Apply online on www.bracu.ac.bd/apply, or visit Pathshala?s Broadcast and Multimedia Department Campus (TK Bhaban, 12th Floor, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka).
Application deadline: 2 January 2013
Admission test: 4 January 2013 (to be held at BRAC University, Mohakhali Campus)
Tuition fees to be paid via BRAC University, Mohakhali Campus.
Classes to be held in Pathshala classrooms and studio at Karwan Bazar.
More information: +8801741391636,+8801818333315
Please Retweet #pathshala #education #broadcast #multimedia #training

Rural Visual Journalism in Bangladesh

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Rural multimedia journalist of DrikNews reporting from the field

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See also: http://www.worldpressphoto.org/news/rural-visual-journalism-network-launched-bangladesh
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The book on the Manthan Award won by DrikNews is now available online.

Manthan Award Book 2012

Digital Dividends of Asia – (size:96.8MB, 300DPI)
Digital Dividends of Asia – (size:13.8MB, 150DPI)
Digital Dividends of Asia – (size:2.72MB, 72DPI)

Please Retweet #RVJN #DrikNews #Multimedia #Bangladesh

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN BROADCAST AND CROSS-MEDIA JOURNALISM

Offered jointly by BRAC University and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, in collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Eligibility:
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or a 2nd Class. Professionally experienced candidates will be given special consideration.
Core Areas of the one-semester program will cover:
International Journalism
Practical Journalism
Media Ethics
Visual Literacy & Editing
Special Features:
State-of-the -art broadcasting equipment and media studio
Rich library with free access to online journals
Special Weekend Classes
Free WiFi access
Credit Hours:
12 credits in total
4 courses (3 credits per course)
12 hours of class per week (3 hours per course)
Admission and Classes
Application: Apply online on?www.bracu.ac.bd/apply, or visit Pathshala?s Broadcast and Multimedia Department Campus (TK Bhaban, 12th Floor, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka).
Application deadline: 26 December 2012
Admission test and viva to be held at BRAC University, Mohakhali Campus.Tuition fees to be paid via BRAC University, Mohakhali Campus. Classes to be held in Pathshala classrooms and studio at Karwan Bazar.
More information: +8801741391636,+8801818333315
Please Retweet #Pathshala #multimedia #education #BRAC

Media Leaders and Drik discuss potential of New Media

Rural Visual Journalism Network launched in Bangladesh

Dhaka, 26 November, 2012: Drik held an interactive global dialogue today, with media leaders looking at the potential of New Media and the creation of content to suit the evolving market place.  Saiful Islam, CEO Drik in his welcome address stressed the importance of moving into the global market place with products using new media, citing the twitter book as an example of new forms of publishing.

Continue reading “Media Leaders and Drik discuss potential of New Media”

World Press Photo partners with Drik and Pathshala to train rural journalists



Drik, based in Dhaka, aims to challenge social inequality and bring positive change through multimedia communication. The partnership between World Press Photo and Drik focuses on improving Drik‘s organisational structure and also developing a Rural Visual Journalism Network.
Drik‘s education wing Pathshala, is an institute that offers media training to journalists. The partnership between World Press Photo and Pathshala aims to gain official accreditation for the institute and also manage the growth of the organisation.

Career Workshop: Photography & Videography as Tools for Citizen Journalism

Career Workshop

Photography & Videography as Tools for Citizen Journalism?

Date: 30 August, 2012

Venue: Conference Room?

Programme Schedule?

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3.00 pm????????? ??? ??????????????????? Opening Remarks
Jamil Ahmed
Chief Executive, JATRI?
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Session for Shahidul Alam, world renowned photographer and Principal of Pathshala South Asian Media Institute.?
5:30 pm ???????? ??????????????????????? Questions & Answer session?
6:00 pm ???????????????????????????????? Closing Remarks
Arnob Chakrabarty
Head of Department
Broadcast and Multimedia
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