by Chris Snider | May 26, 2016 | Digital tools
I recently tested a $20 smartphone lavalier microphone and was impressed with the results compared to a $200 microphone. But I couldn’t help by notice there was a $11 option as well. It had good reviews on Amazon, but not nearly as many good reviews as the $20... by Chris Snider | May 19, 2016 | Digital tools
Here is my guide to the best 360 degree video camera for your video or photography needs, whether you’re doing high-end work or just want to start testing the waters of 360 degree video. UPDATED JAN. 15, 2017: My name is Chris Snider, and I’m a multimedia... by Chris Snider | May 13, 2016 | Digital tools
I recently put together a list of recommended accessories for shooting video from your smartphone. This process has renewed my interest in finding the very best tools to turn your Android or iPhone into a high-end camera. Which means I’ve been buying some new... by Chris Snider | May 3, 2016 | Digital tools
My name is Chris Snider, and I teach smartphone video classes and workshops at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I get the opportunity to work with some great smartphone video accessories, and I wanted to create a resource page so that you can find the best... by Chris Snider | Apr 7, 2016 | Digital information
The Iowa Newspaper Association hosted a one-day high school journalism conference at Drake University this week. I work at Drake University. I teach in the Journalism and Mass Communications department. Some of those attendees are potential future students for us. And... by Chris Snider | Mar 4, 2016 | Digital tools
These are resources for my New Digital Tools Workshop held at Drake University on March 5, 2016. Want to know about future courses? Sign up for my weekly email newsletter. Personality analytics Crystal 360 video Ricoh Theta computer app Ricoh Theta smartphone app... by Chris Snider | Mar 2, 2016 | Digital information
Last week, Facebook introduced Reactions, which gives users five more options beyond liking your page. Reactions include like, love, haha, wow, sad and angry. But what does that mean for your Facebook page, and how can you see what reactions people are having to your... by Chris Snider | Feb 26, 2016 | Digital information
Snapchat launched its new on-demand geofilters on Monday. The tool lets you pay for a Snapchat geofilter for a limited amount of time and for a limited area of space. I purchased one for a New Digital Tools Workshop that I’m teaching March 5 at Drake University.... by Chris Snider | Feb 23, 2016 | Digital tools
One could argue that I spend a little too much time playing on my phone. But I would hate to miss a new app that could be added to my digital marketing arsenal. Here are six apps I’ve recently downloaded and learned to ❤️. They range from a news app with a... by Chris Snider | Feb 1, 2016 | Digital information
The Iowa Caucuses are tonight. I’m teaching about how Facebook works and social media best practices tomorrow. So I decided to take a look at how the top presidential candidates (the six with double-digit numbers in the latest Iowa Poll) are using Facebook to...