Video Convergence: Factors Affecting Photojournalists’ Satisfaction and Adoption

Abstract

A survey of visual journalists (N = 132) shooting online video finds that factors affecting photojournalists’ satisfaction and perceptions of quality are related to training and experience. As still and video convergence continues, overall, more than half of visual journalists surveyed are satisfied shooting online video. Survey respondents with more video training had higher satisfaction recording video and perceptions of quality in their shooting. However, less than half of respondents had combined still photography and video shooting on assignment some or all of the time—showing a low rate of video technology adoption and combination with the still photography skill set. Of that, a majority showed dissatisfaction with shooting both stills and video. Findings are discussed in regard to diffusion of innovations theory.