Associated Press Managing Editors www.apme.com called the group's new forum "a great place to discuss APME matters or to debate and review industry challenges, trends, opportunities or issues."

You can check out topics or start your own discussion at http://apmeforum.ning.com/

Simple steps, like counting - silently - can help move video from an amateur jitter to a smooth professional finish.
CNHI's Rick Lepper, Muskogee Phoenix, says also watch for strong B roll - what's going on around you, the subjects doing what they do when they aren't talking to you, shots of their environment.

How much is too much?

With the latest design software, computer innovation and revolutionary technology, we can do so much more. But how much should we do? At what point do we leave readers behind?

Design consultant Ed Henninger takes a look at doing it because we should versus doing it because we can. Download Ed's February column. or go to the Henninger Consulting Web site for more tips.

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