tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33824486.post4905682789686001893..comments2007-11-17T21:36:33.484-08:00Kyle Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808477375638427496noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33824486.post-49810958633315107902007-11-17T21:36:33.484-08:002007-11-17T21:36:33.484-08:00You can always figure out what CSS is and how it works by reading some online tutorials (<A HREF="http://www.w3schools.com/css/css_intro.asp" REL="nofollow">like this one at w3schools.com</A>) or books, or by attending a workshop or two. <BR/><BR/>Honestly, I think the most important thing is not to decide on one clear direction or area of specialization, but simply to keep learning and be willing to jump on any opportunities that come your way (like the Washington Post internship). <BR/><BR/>You have to be a lifelong learner, and be willing to teach yourself. From what I've seen, you should do OK.camccunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03002309301143370777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33824486.post-63041665492326643252007-10-30T16:34:04.604-07:002007-10-30T16:34:04.604-07:00I'll second Geof's notion about knowing HTML and CSS. Most importantly, just know how things work: if you know what's possible it's pretty easy to find someone to teach you even after you're out of school. HTML and CSS will give you a good sense of what lying underneath the browser.<BR/><BR/>If you want to know flash, learn photoshop and possibly illustrator, too. Buy some total training videos off of ebay and run them in your spare time.<BR/><BR/>iMovie, audacity and soundslides are all good. The more applications you learn, the quicker study you'll be.<BR/><BR/>It also goes without saying that if you're going to be a visual storyteller, you might want to start picking up some design books, or trying to figure out what photos and movies you like the look of. Having a good eye for composition is a great secret weapon.Timothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995855142565429112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33824486.post-79203500904812102332007-10-27T22:08:06.149-07:002007-10-27T22:08:06.149-07:00Learn the basics of HTML and CSS now, because you can always add more advanced knowledge, such as Flash, PHP or other server-side technologies, later. The most important thing is to have a strong foundation and HTML/CSS provides that. When you understand their limitations and opportunities, the how and the why, the design/reporting and the build/process, you'll be much further along than you currently think, believe me.Geof Harrieshttp://subvert.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33824486.post-58395913778887212712007-10-27T07:27:58.426-07:002007-10-27T07:27:58.426-07:00"I know I don't want to be a reporter. I don't want to be a programmer." Does this fit? You want to be the person who puts it together, who helps to tell the story, who thinks about why the story matters and how best to let people know what's in the package so they can enjoy it.<BR/><BR/>If that's the case, maybe you do want to learn Flash -- even though you are not an artist. Maybe your area is INFORMATION DESIGN. It's kind of like being an editor -- for the new era.Mindy McAdamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17651907841640675821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33824486.post-34472416545114880102007-10-26T18:45:24.029-07:002007-10-26T18:45:24.029-07:00It is my experience that flash, video, and other media rich formats are generally left to a specialist/designer when in the real world work environment. Sure, as a reporter you need to understand and have a basic working knowledge of how these differing media types can be used and for what. But to be honest, I wouldn't bother yourself with being a flash or video pro, be a good reporter! That will be your best asset.Adpethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965233949040516118noreply@blogger.com