One of the more terrifying aspects of being a video journalist is the dreaded piece to camera, writes Star video blogger James Shaw.
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A tale of two James . . .
Inspiration can come from the strangest of places - but it all helps when you’re a newly-annointed video journalist, writes Video Blogger James Shaw.
Blog: Timing is everything
The departure of Shrewsbury Town manager Gary Peters yesterday presented us video journalists with a timing problem, writes Video Blogger James Shaw - and showed why turning a story around is never straightforward.
Careful what you wish for
It is an age-old requirement that has served us well throughout the years - but how does that work when it comes to video, writes our video blogger James Shaw.
Hunt to find £50,000 winner
An unclaimed lottery ticket could net someone in the Oswestry area more than £50,000.
Battling with the bands
Much of my time over the last few weeks has been taken up by our Battle of the Bands contest, writes Video Blogger James Shaw.
Yes, the flooding is back…
I could have written this blog last summer and much of it would have been the seem - overflowing Severn, washed-out homes and sodden fields, writes video blogger James Shaw.
Festive footie and loved-up pup
Funny old time, Christmas, writes video journalist and blogger James Shaw. Despite the sherry, mince pieces and poorly-made Christmas specials, there is still news to be reported on, however you do it.
When the big boys come to town
For most video journalists on local newspapers, a big event is something to savour - a chance to show off your part of the world in its best light, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.
Hits, misses and goals
Despite what the bosses tell us about “quality, not quantity”, there is always a nagging doubt that if the hits aren’t there, then neither will your job be in six months time, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.
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