Okay, so I finally did it. I was out on breaking news and we didn't have time to get video back to the station (actually we had time, but the lightning was too close to our TV van). So I whipped out the camera phone and zapped a few photos of storm damage back to the station. And Erin talked over the pictures in a phone interview.



I've always thought it was cool in theory, but never thought I'd ever have to do it. My friend's an assignment editor in Ohio, and he mentioned that his station is arming their field crews with camera-enabled cell phones. It's probably happening at newsrooms everywhere - which is kinda cool.

Well today was my day, and I'm glad I had a signal (because my phone won't even work next to the station sometimes).

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Speaking of camera phones, and the like...

Cory, over at Lost Remote posted some "How did they do that?" articles - based on our adventures at NAB. Worth checking out of you're into: audioblogging, vlogging, or moblogging.

Oh! And, I'm totally wearing this at NAb next year. Talk about high-tech!

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And the nomination goes to...

I was happy to learn that my name is on the short-list for a NW Emmy award. I never get nominated. Ever. But, now that I'm gone...

Fingers crossed - check.
Hopes up - check.
Holding breath - for now.