The state of Multimedia

Multimedia in 2008

A look back at the state of multimedia in 2008 by Colin Mulvany, a multimedia producer at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington. He points out that despite cutbacks at many papers, including the elimination of entire photo departments, the need for skill in multimedia remains high. He points out the many improvements in multimedia skill by photographers, and the improvements to newspaper websites in recognition of the importance of video.