You can find free and intense workouts on Instagram. All you need to do is search for content creators who upload workouts, find what you like and go from there! Here are some tips to get started. MORE: How to workout at home Search Open Instagram and go to search. Type what you’re looking for – it can be anything…
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Tips for getting story ideas and finding characters
As a journalist, finding unique angles and characters to tell stories is central to the job. Here is how to find those strong story ideas and voices. In addition to working in news, I am also a journalism professor at USC. As a result, my students often ask how I find characters (aka sources, subjects or people) for stories. I…
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Why bloggers should start an online shop
Shop our Get Savvy store on Etsy or find our favorite items on Amazon. If you’re a blogger then setting up an online shop is a great way to grow your business. It’s also how you can start capitalizing on your creativity and profiting from your ideas. When deciding what to sell you should think about what your blog represents. What would your…
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How to frame an on-camera interview
There are a number of ways to frame an interview subject on-camera. Whether you’re going for a traditional approach or a more modern angle, here are some examples to check out. When framing photos, always keep in mind the rule of thirds. Also, aim to get tight, medium and wide shots of your subject outside of the interview so you…
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The basics of photography
Knowing the basics of photography is the groundwork for understanding how to shoot video. That’s why I always start with photography when I’m teaching journalists how to create videos. Here is what you need to know to take a good photo. But first, figure out what equipment you’ll want to use. You can use a phone or a camera. For…
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