Interesting Source for Multimedia Training: YouTube

Clearly a business like YouTube thrives on the freely uploaded entries of people (though there are some sorts of revenue sharing deals available, as I understand). But instead of seeing it as a video equivalent of a writer mill, I'd suggest checking this link. It's the YouTube Reporters' Center. There's material clearly intended for the novice "citizen journalist," but if you're a word person who isn't used to the concept of moving cross medium, it's worth a stop. For example, you can get tips from TIME.com managing editor Josh Tyrangiel giving examples of how they look at the different forms of media -- text, video, photos -- and when they choose one over the other. Or Tavis Smiley from PBS on using unscripted questions to get a conversation rather than an interview. Some of the snippets here (they seem to be in the 3 to 5 minute range) may be too elementary, but if you can pick up a tip or two on moving to new media for the cost of watching some clips, it's a great return on your investment.