One page with six slides as a quick reference for journalists on how to use their phones as a reporting tool, focusing on Apple iPhone and apps. Created as a handout for the 2013 New York Press Association Foundation's annual journalism conference by Mo Krochmal of Social Media News NY (facebook.com/smnny)

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Q: What's the best camera?
A: The one that's with you.
Your phone is always with you. Master it as a reporting tool and
you will be ahead of the pack. How? Practice, practice, practice.

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SmartphonesSmartphones
iPhoneiPhone
AndroidAndroid
Microsoft/NokiaMicrosoft/Nokia
BlackberryBlackberry
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Feature phoneFeature phone
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TabletsTablets
Which one to get? We recommend:
--iPhones, iPads, for the apps.
--Samsung Galaxy 4, for the camera.

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iPhone hardware

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Additional Hardware
Battery
Mophie $99
Microphone
Rode shotgun
$220
Tripod/Stabilizer
Joby Tripod holder $19
Lenses
Phocus $180
w/mic

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Beyond Photo App for photos and video

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Instead of a 'selfie' why not do a standup?
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Shoot sequences – wide, medium, closeup.
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Shoot horizontally. Count to 10. Listen.
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Audio is critical: Listen.
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Beware bloat (download and store frequently).
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Edit ruthlessly.
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ABS – always be shooting.
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You never have enough b-roll.

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Go Ahead, Phone it in!Go Ahead, Phone it in!

Instead of a 'selfie' why not do a standup?

Shoot sequences – wide, medium, closeup.

Shoot horizontally. Count to 10. Listen.

Audio is critical: Listen.

Beware bloat (download and store frequently).

Edit ruthlessly.

ABS – always be shooting.

You never have enough b-roll.