Citizen Journalism Video Evolves on GroundReport

by Rachel Sterne    November 06, 2008

On November 6th, I had the opportunity to join a panel of innovators in web video-- from the Washington Post, Thirteen/PBS and MTV News.  GroundReport was there to represent where citizen journalism video is headed, and how the format has transformed the story-telling process.

In looking at the most succesful videos on GroundReport, there is at least one common thread: the narrator as active element in the story arc.

Below, two of our best examples of the deepened relationship between reporter and audience: live video of a Beijing protest from deported journalist Noel Hidalgo, and serialized narratives from Wendy Stackhouse of her experience on election day.

Livestreamed, On-the-Ground Video: Noel Hidalgo -- 30, NYC Organizer

Live Video of Protest for Tibetan Freedom in Tiananmen Square

Serialized personal narratives with strong storytelling components: Wendy Stackhouse -- Stay-at-home mom, CA

Kids on Election Day

Video of My Own Vote

From My Home: Obama Wins

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