Week 1: How common or widespread is the use of multimedia journalism in the media?

ALJ301 Multimedia Journalism
The emergence of multimedia journalism is conveyed upon the ever-changing interface in which the news is presented. It exists within the articles we read, sometimes upon the news we often watch and even the places where we may work. The linear format of multimedia journalism can often be regarded as citizen journalism where mobile phones play a large role in capturing an event live from the perceptions of those present.

It can be established as a growing trend within our society. Multimedia tools, especially social networking, plays a big role in what we may classify as news. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and so forth are often referred to when discussing news stories. For instance, ‘outcries of condolences were poured in the victim’s Facebook page,’ or even, ‘he confirmed via twitter his innocence in the matter.’

This is the newer, smarter and more applicable way to convey the message of the media into society. Through implementing the convenience that comes with technology, news can be delivered faster and through broader perspectives. These strategies are not only just used, but are relied upon through competing media outlets to present breaking stories. It visually stimulates the audience and changes our way of absorbing the news into one that is more relatable to our lives and easier to comprehend.

Image Reference
T, Tiffini 2013, Multimedia Journalism, Retrieved 21/07/2014, https://www.google.com.au/search?q=multimedia+journalism&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=05PMU8SrOpaD8gXXwoKACg&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=BZ0YyZQ8ZjzuVM%253A%3BvstXy7Anrl72eM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ftiffinitheisen.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2011%252F09%252Fmmjournalism1_28001.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ftiffinitheisen.com%252Fmultimedia-journalism%252F%3B2800%3B2172.