Throughout the end of the year, GHNewsroom.com is showcasing some of our 2011 favorites, which include great examples of video work, photography, reader involvement and more. Here are some of our favorite videos of 2011, and what we like about them:
Video adds emotion to a story:
Utica Observer-Dispatch: 9/11 anniversary
Breaking news is a great video category, and brings a sense of immediacy to your coverage:
Somerville Journal: Fire on Clarendon Ave.
Wellsville Daily Reporter: Troopers shot at, suspects captured
Video adds motion to your story that text and photos alone cannot:
Old Colony Memorial: Juvenile whale in Plymouth harbor
Peoria Journal Star: When turkeys attack
Planning ahead and incorporating video into your normal workflow eases the burden:
State Journal-Register: Tour of the new YMCA
Kingston Reporter: Town administrator interviews
Littleton Independent: Suicide prevention walk
Creating standard, regular videos on a specific topic creates expectations for consistent video on your site for your viewers:
Freeport Journal Standard: Sports recap
Wareham Courier: Pet of the week
Coming Thursday: Our favorite photos of the year. View the entire schedule here.
A showcase of some of our favorite work from 2012, including great examples of video work, photography, reader involvement and more. In addition, we’re documenting the most popular content on GHNewsroom and on local sites.