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Thursday, December 31, 2015

How to make a slideshow with Pinterest and Flickr with Storify

In 2012, I wrote a tutorial on how to make a slideshow with Pinterest and Instagram with Storify. It has remained the most popular post this year, again, in this humble blog, even though it's old and it no longer works.
That's been bugging me for a while.
So I felt like I had to figure out another way. And I did. It works in that it gives you what you want: A slideshow display of your pins.

Here's how.

This post will not go viral

@ivanlajara You go viral more than a slutty college girl.
— Melissa Weiss (@melissaeweiss) January 14, 2015

A four-year old Storify about the ~New Brooklyn ~ is going viral again because people keep posting it on Facebook. Astute readers of Yesterday Internet, Today ™ learned on Monday that it was not a recent post. You can brag about that but I wouldn't because that would be weird. Don't be weird.

CNN struck a deal with the FAA about drones and, wait! Does it mean that we're soon going to see drone journalisNO IT DOESN'T.

Good news! You can now send glitter to your enemies. Don't say I don't provide a useful service.

Bad news! You can't curse or buy Snickers in the newsroom at the York Daily Record, a sister pub of the Freeman. Just to make sure I bought a Snickers bar and ate it while cursing. Freedom wins.

One viral cursing cat.

One viral Google Glass photo: How about 290 photos over 6 months?

Yesterday's Internet, Today! is a random experiment in which I throw in a bunch of links I tweeted, faved or saw the day before or in the morning. You also get a cat and a Google Glass photo.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

DFM chat on publishing tweets

It is not OK to embed this tweet
— Digital First cat (@DFNewsCat) March 19, 2014

Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat at noon, Eastern Time.

Today we are talking about publishing tweets. Yes, they're public and the terms of service allow anyone to publish them (with embeds, for instance). BUT! Should you do it just because you can?
Publishing tweets augments the audience of a Twitter user. When is it proper to shine a light and publish a tweet? Are there circumstances where it is NOT OK to publish tweets? Do you notify Twitter users before when you publish their tweets (say, when you Storify them)? Before or after?

Obviously, all your #dfmchat tweets will be published and archived, because irony.

You can check out past chats over here. If you use Tweetchat you don't have to type the hashtag.

If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.

This is what happens when you are the Prime Minister of the U.K. and post posed photos on Twitter

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

DFM chat on using Storify and Rebelmouse in journalism

http://www.rebelmouse.com/dfmchat

Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat at noon, Eastern Time.

Today we're talking about the many different ways journalists can use Storify and Rebelmouse for journalism stories, projects and more. We'll share examples, links and tips.

The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here And Tweetchat is back, if that's what you prefer.

If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.

I recently obtained Google Glasses. Ask me anything!

View the story "I recently obtained Google Glasses. Ask me anything!" on Storify I recently obtained Google Glasses. Ask me anything! Storified by Ivan Lajara· Tue, Jul 16 2013 09:36:28 I was selected as one of the 8,000 Google Glass explorers. I plan to use it for journalism and to figure out innovative ways to use it while having fun doing it, like: BlogSpot Since it's a limited release and this it's beta-ish, I figured you might be curious about it. There have been some 'Ask me anything' session about this on Reddit, where this is hosted. But I also want to include a larger and at the same time, narrower geographical audience. Ask me anything! The top questions are posted below. But there were 200 comments on the post (which included my responses, so check it out to delve deeper). Imgur

Does it affect vision?

Does it make you headache-y or bug your vision at all?smalltowngirltv Not at all. It's very unobtrusive and it actually turns on very few times (you get a sound alert). It goes off right away if you don't do anything with it. You have to turn your head up (you set the degree; I set mine at 30) or touch the pad to turn it on. There's also a button to take pictures. Press it. Takes pic. Goes off. ivanlajara Does the camera make a shutter noise to stop creepers?iDork622 Yes, but the sound is negligible. However, you can see a light (the screen) when it's on and working. And you have to either manually touch the glass to take a photo or talk to it ('OK glass, take a picture') so it is obvious to everyone what you are doing. Though I'm pretty sure creepers will figure out a way to keep on creeping somehow.ivanlajara The default is 10 seconds, so you'd have to touch the side pad to extend the video. Regardless, the light from the video recording display would give people away (you see what you are recording on the display while you are recording). it's very noticeable.ivanlajara

Is it worth the price?

Is it worth the money so far? How useful is it?WalrusToast It's $1,500 before taxes. Currently, you can take photos (resolution is, indeed, big) and videos (default is 10 seconds, but you can go longer). You can share photos to Twitter and Facebook and photos and videos to Google Plus. You can use it with voice command or by swipping the side of the glass (like a touch mouse: forward, back and swipe down to cancel). You get some notifications (they call them cards) from NYTimes or CNN or Tumblr. There aren't that many apps (sorry, cards) yet, and the new browser is very buggy. I'm tracking down my own progress at <a href="https://www.rebelmouse.com/ivanthroughglass/" class="">https://www.rebelmouse.com/ivanthroughglass/</a>, just to give you an idea of the things you can do with it.tl;dr: Currently, no.ivanlajara

'Cards'

so notifications and applications are called cards? What?yourpenisinmyhand What, indeed. A card takes the screen when it displays. You can't just isolate just Twitter, for instance. Instead, you get a tweet reply and the next card can just be an email or a photo. In that sense, there aren't really any apps because whenever you do something, it creates a card.ivanlajara If you use a newer android device with Google now (I believe it may also be available as part of the iOS Google search app, but don't quite me on that,) I think glass notifications are stylistically similar to the cards on that.fondots It is actually just like that, and your Google Now cards are imported to Glass the moment you sync.ivanlajara

Reaction

How do people react in puplic? :Dmiaccountname So far:ivanlajara

* People ask questions: 'What is that?'; 'is that Google Glass' or 'what happened to your eyes?/Is your vision OK?' ; 'Can I try them?' is what I've gotten so far. I usually explain and let them use if for a bit if I know the person or if we are in a friendly enough environment.

* People look at you and look at you like you're some sort of alien.

* People look at you and pretend they're not looking at you and elbow their friends and point at you and make comments under their breaths.

* People look at you with disdain.

* People ignore you.

I've been to the supermarket a bunch of times with it and have gotten no reaction. I was also stopped the moment I got the Glass in NYC (I had a Glass bag, so that might have had something to do with it).

All interactions have been very enjoyable and friendly.

I like that people are so cool with it :) I'm really interested in the hole project and one of my most major concerns is that people are scared of it because of it being so alien to them.miaccountname Most people —generally speaking and in my experience — are concerned or joke about me taking photos of them without them knowing that it's going on, thinking that you can take a photo without them noticing. You really can't. You have to either press the button or talk to it. Either way, the glass display will show up as a light, which is a dead giveaway that you're doing something with it. I've been to a couple of establishments with it and everyone I've encountered so far has been curious and not antagonistic.ivanlajara

Productivity and quality of life

Is it truly making your life better as in more productive, easier, etc., or is it just a fancy luxury?annuit02 Good question. I'm actually trying to figure out ways to make it more productive for work, so in terms of filing photos and videos, it is indeed easier, because it's pretty much hands-free. The best feature, in my view, is the hangouts, where you can have a video conference with up to 10 people at a time (they see what you see). So, technically, I could be covering an event while having people not only watch it but also participate (ask questions, etc) while it's going on. At the same time, it is just a fancy luxury and you can use it like that (which I do on my personal time).ivanlajara

Privacy concerns

Do you feel like google will be using the glasses to gather personal information? it is something that would stop me from using them.outonthetown It already does that, in order to function. It kind of works the same way the Google iphone app does, for instance. Or the Chrome browser (it remembers your stuff no matter what computer you are using, if synced). So it's a trade. If you want it to tell you long it's going to take you to get to work, you have to tell it where you work. Same thing about sharing stuff with family. It has to know who they are. ivanlajara

It's actually much more difficult to get used to the device itself. I don't wear glasses, so the frame bugs my nose.

I was just curious as to what your thoughts were; personally, I would never spend that much money on technology (besides something like a computer.) It just worries me that something that is so directly linked to your world, ie, how you view your world, can give the information to other sources. It is just getting easier to track people. outonthetown

Do you think many people will purchase the glasses? Also, what do you think about the aesthetic?

I don't think many people will purchase it if the price remains at what it is. $1,500 is prohibitive for many. The aesthetic is fine — but dorky, if only because it's an unusual look (I was called Locutus today and my girlfriend keeps asking, "Are you seriously going to go out wearing that?") So you'll get looks and questions. Everyone I'd talked to has been very friendly, though.ivanlajara

It's pretty cool you got something so expensive for free, though! Do you get to keep it? Will you eventually sell it?

Yeah, I think it will end up being a toy for someone who follows the google brand seriously (I say this while using a chrome book :P,) or someone who has to have every new piece of technology. outonthetown

Porn

have you tried watching porn on it?ninfan200 No. Youtube works, though. So if you Google (you have to say it: "OK glass, google, Get Lucky") you can find the mobile videos on it. Sound is not quite good though (as to not to distract you from your surroundings). The sound piece actually goes to the back of your head behind the ear.And if you google 'get lucky' the first result is the Daft Punk track. ivanlajara So it's possible, I guess. So now have you watched porn on it? IndubENTably The things I do in the name of journalism! I Googled porn and the first result was pornhub. I clicked on 'View website' and it went to a mobile version of the site where some Gifs were playing already. I didn't go further, but the answer is yes, you can watch porn in glass, for those who want a $1,500 fap machine. ivanlajara

Ease of use

Is it as seamless as the ads make it out to be, or is it clunky and awkward to use?fiqar It is very easy to use, indeed. And the hands off approach or one-click photo-taking is great for some things, like candid shots or videos. What's awkward is the look of it on the face and how people look at you when you're wearing them. ivanlajara

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Storify best practices

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

5 Twitter questions with the Foursquare mayor of the Kingston sinkhole

View the story "5 Twitter questions with the Foursquare mayor of the Kingston sinkhole" on Storify

Friday, June 8, 2012

Poughkeepsie Journal rips off story from Daily Freeman

View the story "Pougkeepsie Journal rips off story from Daily Freeman" on StorifyPougkeepsie Journal rips off story from Daily FreemanThe Poughkeepsie Journal takes entire sentences from a Daily Freeman story. The Journal has been made aware of this, but It hasn't added credit or changed the story at all.Storified by Ivan Lajara · Fri, Jun 08 2012 20:45:07Hey @PokJournal if you're going to rip off our report, how about giving credit? That DCC tuition story is thin rewrite http://ow.ly/brOFpDailyFreemanThe evidence:
Our version:
Ulster County Community College has adopted a budget that calls for increasing tuition for full-time students to $4,130 per year from the current $3,990. Part-timers would pay $149 per credit hour, up from $142. Their version.
Ulster County Community College has adopted a budget that calls for increasing tuition for full-time students to $4,130 per year from the current $3,990. Part-timers would pay $149 per credit hour, up from $142.There's more. No link or credit to the Freeman, but generous copy-pasting.
A photo from @ivanlajaraivanlajaraSome reaction to the Freeman's tweet
And the Journalism wars begin... Happy Friday! https://twitter.com/DailyFreeman/status/211076937941123075Victor SacharMy reaction to @DailyFreeman calling out @PokJournal: http://i.imgur.com/tCp90.gifAlex Panagiotopoulos@DailyFreeman oh snapEmily Cahill@DailyFreeman nice!Kristin KohlerAn email was sent to the editor of the Journal shortly after 9 a.m.and the publication has been made aware of this on Twitter throughout the day.
It's been about 9 hrs since we called @PokJournal on ripping off our DCC tuition story without attribution. No response http://ow.ly/bsHqMDailyFreeman@PokJournal : your rep is on the line w this @DailyFreeman issue. Why not address it? I'd expected more from you. Severely disappointed :-/allison gray teetselRT @ivanlajara: No link? Just copy-paste? Bad pojo! MT @DailyFreeman: Hey @PokJournal if you're going to rip off our report, how about giving credit?Michael WoytonPlagiarization. MT @ivanlajara: How would you describe what @PokJournal did http://twitpic.com/9u79vl 9 hrs ago and still hasn't acknowledged?jennifer laughranPatti Doxsey, who wrote the original story, takes the issue with a little humor.
@pokjournal Glad I could be of service to you guys! When can I expect my paycheck for the DCC budget story I apparently wrote for youpatricia doxsey@pokjournal I just filed another Dutchess County story in case you're in need of fresh copy for your web in the morning.patricia doxseyMore reaction.
@ivanlajara Wow. Well, I hope they do respond and have a good explanation.Shannon R@ivanlajara When a journalist takes a story verbatim from another journalist without attribution, is there a term for that? #bustedScott DolanStealing a story you could have nailed down with a single phone call is lamest of all journalistic crimes.Jesse SmithThe Pougheepsie Journal has yet to address the issue or change the story 12 hours later.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Curated discussion about content curation

The following are highlights of today's Digital First Media chat discussion about content curation in journalism.

Cat'n Around Catskill 2012

View the story "Cat'n Around Catskill 2012" on StorifyCat'n Around Catskill 2012My DescriptionStorified by Ivan Lajara · Sat, Jun 02 2012 18:38:55Sir Purr ceval twitpic.com/9s2ejqIvan LajaraMercat twitpic.com/9s2fbwIvan LajaraCats of summer's past twitpic.com/9s2ewtIvan LajaraRitual Potter cat twitpic.com/9s2esoIvan LajaraKaaterskill cat twitpic.com/9s2e95Ivan LajaraNature's gold twitpic.com/9s2dwwIvan LajaraSuper Calico Bros twitpic.com/9s2dmiIvan LajaraCata cola twitpic.com/9s2dcqIvan LajaraXLC ironcat. twitpic.com/9s2d7jIvan LajaraFly fishing cat twitpic.com/9s2cuiIvan LajaraThe Catams Family twitpic.com/9s2cmbIvan LajaraWar of 1812 twitpic.com/9s2an8Ivan LajaraWhite and blue cat pic.twitter.com/szLphFVqIvan LajaraAlley cat pic.twitter.com/BcKlQNiVIvan LajaraAura gemma twitpic.com/9s29uyIvan LajaraYellow cat pic.twitter.com/o9u7Rqt3Ivan LajaraCircat twitpic.com/9s295aIvan LajaraFirefighter cat twitpic.com/9s28d2Ivan LajaraSybil twitpic.com/9s27jiIvan LajaraCandy kittyland http://pic.twitter.com/Qj9SYKMfIvan LajaraA'cat'emy cat http://pic.twitter.com/pHFCaFMcIvan LajaraCat in a hat on a cat pic.twitter.com/SmSL16VVIvan Lajara14K Gold cat pic.twitter.com/tyNCrQQeIvan LajaraMountain House cat pic.twitter.com/CfcuN57mIvan LajaraSki cat pic.twitter.com/iHejTNR4Ivan LajaraAnother cat pic.twitter.com/JJHx3DV6Ivan LajaraBat cat with Robin on tail pic.twitter.com/a2t9gtApIvan LajaraOccupied cat pic.twitter.com/cMDGQTRPIvan LajaraFlower cat pic.twitter.com/9nRbHBJ1Ivan LajaraStar struck cat pic.twitter.com/KTyJQ2q2Ivan LajaraCat twitpic.com/9s22asIvan LajaraCool cat twitpic.com/9s23v0Ivan LajaraAnimal Planet Must Love Cats Catskill NY

Friday, May 18, 2012

How to make a slideshow with Pinterest with Storify under 2 minutes

Here's a slideshow I did in one minute:

A discussion about the nature of news

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

How to make a slideshow with Pinterest and Instagram images with Storify

There have been a number of updates to all these services since this post was written. The Pinterest url trick doesn't work in Storify; and Storify is no longer supported in ifttt. But fear not! There is another way that's just as quick. - Dec. 31, 2015.

Original post follows:
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This is something I've been asked here and there, and I've been tinkering and I think I've found a solution.

Ideally, Pinterest would/could offer the possibility of displaying a board or a search term in slideshow format, but there is no such function (yet? guys?)

So here's a nifty way of turning anything you find in Pinterest into a slideshow, using Storify.

For metaness, Let's say you have a board with a whole bunch of Instagrams (I do) and you want to display the photos as a slideshow.

1. Visit your board (or Pinterest search term).

2. Use the Storify bookmarklet and add each image to your Storypad.

3.Log in to Storify and check out your Storypad! You can add all of it with "add them all" (this will add everything on your Storypad, so you might have to erase some things).

4. Move the images in the order that you want (this also helps because you can't do that with pins in Pinterest) and hit publish.

5. The best part: Get the embed code in slideshow form.

BOOM:

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Storify has an Instagram function, but it doesn't allow you (yet? guys?) to search for users. And you can't do slideshows with Instagram, so this doubles up as a tutorial for making a slideshow for your Instagrams.
NOTE: The links go to Pinterest, you'll have to click again to go to the link where the pin came from. But, regardless, if you want to change the order and make a slideshow of your pins, this is what I would do, until the Pinterest and Storify and Instagram guys figure it out.
Another note: You probably know this, but it's worth repeating. Adding '/slideshow' to any storify will make a slideshow of your post. The last slide is the embed code. Here's the FULLSCREENSIES!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Kingston may lose one of its two hospitals, a timeline

What follows is a timeline since the announcement that Kingston may lose one of its two hospitals.

President Obama Expresses Support For Same-Sex Marriage

Kudos to Mandy Jenkins for this Storify.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Levon Helm timeline

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Levon Helm dying, family reports

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

New Google Plus explained in images

Monday, January 30, 2012

5 digital tools for newsrooms and how they help journalism

Here's my list for the top five digital tools and how they can help journalism

1. Storify.
The most overdone way this tool has been used is to pile up tweets and facebook posts. I believe this is a gross underuse of the tool.

Ivan Lajara