Chris Amico: Journalist

I am, at heart, a beat reporter. I started in newspapers and have expanded my skill set to include programming and multimedia.

What I know:

• XHTML
• CSS (basic)
• Python
• Django (example: Tools for News, Patchwork Nation)
• Video production (shooting and editing) – Example: The Tattoo
• Audio production (gathering and editing)
• Still photography (basic) – Examples on Flickr
• Audio slide shows – Example: Seeing Dalian
• Content Management Systems
  • WordPress
  • MediaWiki (learning)
  • MovableType (learning)
• Software
  • iMovie
  • GarageBand
  • Soundslides
  • Audacity
  • Sound Forge
  • Final Cut Pro

What I’m learning:

• Interactive maps
• GeoDjango
• JavaScript
• Ruby