Fr. Seraphim Beshoner and the "Catholic Under the Hood" Podcast

The host of the "Catholic Under the Hood" podcast shared his experience with my Podcasting class this morning. We streamed his talk live on Ustream.TV and recorded at least a part of the session.

The recording stopped early in the session, but I couldn't see the control screen from where I was sitting. I'll set things up diffferently next time.

In the segment that did record, though, you'll learn how this podcaster got started and some important things to remember when planning to podcast.

Jim Coyle

Meet the Podcasting Friar

Join me and meet Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR, in this spontaneous video from the Foundation of Egan Hall (aka, the basement) at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Includes cameos appearances by two other Franciscan U profs.



Jim Coyle

Online Site for Cinema-Quality Independent and International Films

Jaman looks like an interesting resource for independent and international filmmakers and audiences. Have a look...

Major Pro Video News from Apple at NAB

Apple's Final Cut Pro video editing software is getting more robust, and several pro applications and video production hardware are being announced by Apple at the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention as I write this.




Engadget.com is providing great live blog coverage of the announcement which will be a great reference even after the event is over.

"Transparency" and Public Relations

A new article by Eric Webber in Advertising Age got me thinking about the trend toward "transparency" in organizations, using tools like blogs, etc. I tend to champion new media and technologies and couple that with the belief that organizations and persons shouldn't try to hide information - or themselves - from the public.

And I'm a strong advocate of Public Relations as a two-way function/channel to facilitate open communication between an organization and the public.

Openness doesn't seem to be a characteristic of most organizations and managers I've seen, and that's disappointing - and potentially detrimental for the organization in the long run. Sure, there are times when strategic information needs to be confidential. But most of the time open and proactive communication will benefit organizations and individuals, helping build public trust and support.

Bad news will get out one way or another, and with today's bloggers, podcasters and video bloggers, the public's voice is stronger than ever.

Jim

Franciscan University Students' Impact at the United Nations

In March, 2005, 25 students and 3 faculty members from Franciscan University of Steubenville spent Spring Break attending the Commission on the Status of Women - "Beijing + 10" - at the United Nations in New York City. During that week, we met and talked with delegates from countries around the world, leaders of many different human rights groups and movements, and created a new web-based channel to share news and concerns about human rights through Podcasts and a new website, Catholic NGO Voice.

Our students very effectively shared Catholic teaching about authentic human rights with the participants of this major global event. Shortly after our return to Steubenville, the group reported on this United Nations mission to the University president, Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, other administrators, faculty members and students. Our March 2005 presentation and report to the University community concluded with this reflection on the students' experiences and impact:

Along with Franciscan University faculty and several leaders of the International Solidarity and Human Rights Institute (ISHRI), Franciscan University students have participated in a dozen United Nations conferences and commissions since 2005 and are continuing this outreach to world decision makers.

Jim Coyle

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - As They Happened

Here's a short clip I created for a panel discussion with members of the Catholic Press Association from the areas hit by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The audio is from broadcast news reports and the photos were taken by Catholic Press members. The panel discussion took place at the national Catholic Media Convocation in Nashville, May, 2006.



We'll keep working on the video to smooth it out.

Jim Coyle