Showing posts with label Journalism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Journalism. Show all posts
To Receive Or Not To Receive Money | Being a Journalist
10:36 PMI started working as a cameraman in 2006, since then I have been able to go to some places covering so many issues and stories. Most of them are very interesting to me, I'm guessing my supervisor knew me quite well so they know where to send me to.
I can say that I have been to a lot of places in Indonesia and I love it! But, that's not what I want to share to you right now.
I am very proud that at the beginning of my journey as a cameraman, as a tv crew, I was in the right hand learning from the best team I've ever met. Why? Not just technical matters but it was about how I became (I can say) a good journalist. There is one thing that I could never forget that my mentors and supervisors said to me "don't ever accept money because of your job".
Well, the last time I talked with some tv crews some of them were talking about this thing and some of them think that it is ok to accept money or gifts because of their job. To me, that is unacceptable.
I've been in that situation for sometimes, I remember this one time in Kuala Lumpur after covering a press conference the committee tried to give us an envelope. At that time I was just accompanying my fellow cameraman whose leg was hurt, I helped him to carry the tripod and other stuffs.
The other time was when I and my reporter finished covering a story related to the local government and they asked us to sign some paper and they said it was just for some kind of proof of guest list but then after that they tried to slip us an envelope.
I'd rather back off and refuse it politely at these kind of situations because it's just not the right thing to do (at least to me). And that's what I've been taught.
Lately, I'm glad that I can join a group of freelancers working for foreign media and also most of my work doesn't involved journalism/news lately so that I can say I'm safe for now working as a professional and commercial cinematographer/cameraman or even as a producer sometimes and I don't have to deal with those situations anymore.
Lots have been going on in Indonesia lately, especially about news and politics and to me those two things can be very dangerous and scary sometimes. I'm hoping there will be more people making good and positive news and articles, creative and positive content in their own way. Doesn't necessarily news content, it could be anything as long as it is based on facts and truth, trustworthy, positive and spreading good vibes to all elements of the society.
It would be a better world because of what we do, it would be a broken world also because of what we do. I hope you choose a better world.
I can say that I have been to a lot of places in Indonesia and I love it! But, that's not what I want to share to you right now.
I am very proud that at the beginning of my journey as a cameraman, as a tv crew, I was in the right hand learning from the best team I've ever met. Why? Not just technical matters but it was about how I became (I can say) a good journalist. There is one thing that I could never forget that my mentors and supervisors said to me "don't ever accept money because of your job".
Well, the last time I talked with some tv crews some of them were talking about this thing and some of them think that it is ok to accept money or gifts because of their job. To me, that is unacceptable.
I've been in that situation for sometimes, I remember this one time in Kuala Lumpur after covering a press conference the committee tried to give us an envelope. At that time I was just accompanying my fellow cameraman whose leg was hurt, I helped him to carry the tripod and other stuffs.
The other time was when I and my reporter finished covering a story related to the local government and they asked us to sign some paper and they said it was just for some kind of proof of guest list but then after that they tried to slip us an envelope.
I'd rather back off and refuse it politely at these kind of situations because it's just not the right thing to do (at least to me). And that's what I've been taught.
Lately, I'm glad that I can join a group of freelancers working for foreign media and also most of my work doesn't involved journalism/news lately so that I can say I'm safe for now working as a professional and commercial cinematographer/cameraman or even as a producer sometimes and I don't have to deal with those situations anymore.
Lots have been going on in Indonesia lately, especially about news and politics and to me those two things can be very dangerous and scary sometimes. I'm hoping there will be more people making good and positive news and articles, creative and positive content in their own way. Doesn't necessarily news content, it could be anything as long as it is based on facts and truth, trustworthy, positive and spreading good vibes to all elements of the society.
It would be a better world because of what we do, it would be a broken world also because of what we do. I hope you choose a better world.
Covering the East Timorese President's killing attempts; an aftermath
1:46 PM
In 2008, I went to East Timorese to cover the aftermath of the killing attempt of their president Jose Ramos-Horta. He was shot by rebel East Timorese troops as he returned to his official residence on the beach outside Dili.
The mutineers were led by Major Alfredo Reinado, who was killed in the gunbattle with the president's bodyguard.
An hour later other soldiers loyal to Reinado attacked the convoy of the country's prime minister, Xanana Gusmao, 61, who escaped unhurt.
A "HIGHLY protected" Australian Federal Police ballistics report shows that one of Timorese President Jose Ramos Horta's personal guards, who claims he shot dead the rebel leader Major Alfredo Reinado, could not have done so.
The mutineers were led by Major Alfredo Reinado, who was killed in the gunbattle with the president's bodyguard.
An hour later other soldiers loyal to Reinado attacked the convoy of the country's prime minister, Xanana Gusmao, 61, who escaped unhurt.
Some leaders of the rebel soldiers involved in the attacks eventually gave themselves up after evading a manhunt by elite Australian peacekeeping troops, but others remain at large.
Ramos-Horta appealed for calm in his fledgling Asian nation in the hope that it can put the violence of recent years behind it to achieve a degree of much-needed stability.
"My message to my people is please forgo violence and hatred with weapons, machetes, with arson - we only destroy each other and the country," he said.
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| Interviewing the father of Alfredo Reinado |
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| Press conference by the military (Major -General Taur Matan Ruak) |
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| Interviewing Mari Alkatiri in his house |
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| The guards in Mari Alkatiri's house were equipped with long barrels |
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| Journalists were allowed to visit the prisoners |
A "HIGHLY protected" Australian Federal Police ballistics report shows that one of Timorese President Jose Ramos Horta's personal guards, who claims he shot dead the rebel leader Major Alfredo Reinado, could not have done so.
The AFP report finds Dr Ramos Horta was shot with 5.56mm NATO bullets.
While there was minor fragmentation, the bullets largely stayed intact in his body.
The bullets that killed Reinado were different to the one bullet that killed Leopoldino, but both types fragmented inside their bodies.
Experts test-fired all the guns supposedly used (or not used) by the rebels and the President's guard, including Marcal's FNC Minimi.
Source: News.com.au
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| City of Dili |
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| East Timorese National Flag |
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| Journalist from many media came to cover the story |
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| The face of East Timorese kids |
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Demonstrasi Damai 4 November 2016
4:34 PM
Ketika saya putar sebuah klip video dari demonstrasi 4 November kemarin, terdengar para demonstran sedang menyanyikan lagu kebangsaan Indonesia Raya lalu sejenak saya terbayang ketika berada di lokasi, mendengar teriakan-teriakan, cacian, bunyi-bunyian yang riuh di kuping.
Dari suara di video itu saya lanjutkan 'menjahit' beberapa klip video lainnya dan menambah teks yang kira-kira menggambarkan isi kepala saya, betapa banyaknya dan betapa ruwet serta riuhnya bila semua pihak hanya mau kepentingan dan keinginannya saja yang terjadi dan terpenuhi; singkat kata "kebisingan situasi".
Seperti demonstrasi besar lainnya yang diikuti ribuan orang, selalu ada pembicaraan yang beredar tentang isu ini dan isu itu, kekhawatiran akan terjadi bentrokan disebabkan oleh pihak-pihak yang mengambil kesempatan untuk membuat kekacauan. Saya pribadi juga khawatir ketika berada di lokasi, sambil berjalan bersama teman saya Iwan diantara ribuan demonstran, diam-diam saya berharap hari itu tidak akan terjadi kekacauan.
Sangat disayangkan pada akhir demonstrasi sempat terjadi kericuhan namun dapat segera diredam. Ada dua hal yang berbeda dan sangat menonjol dari demonstrasi 4 November, yaitu:
1. Ada orang-orang yang membawa plastik dan memungut sampah-sampah bekas makanan dan minuman
2. Para demonstran saling mengingatkan untuk tidak menginjak rumput dan merusak taman
Yang artinya ada kemajuan, dan buat saya pribadi sangat menyenangkan. Semoga saja tidak dilakukan hanya ketika demonstrasi tapi di kehidupan sehari-hari, Jakarta bisa lebih bersih dan nyaman pasti!
Salut kepada semua pihak yang dapat menahan diri untuk tidak tersulut amarah dan hasutan dari pihak/orang tertentu, termasuk orang-orang pintar yang tidak mudah klik dan share postingan tanpa tahu atau memeriksa kebenaran, manfaat, dan kebaikannya bagi diri sendiri dan orang lain, semoga ke depan akan lebih banyak orang baik seperti Anda!
Salam Bhinneka Tunggal Ika!
-INDONESIA SATU-
Video ini inspirasinya dari sebuah shot video yang diambil oleh rekan saya Iwan (Ridhwan Ermalamora Siregar | www.ridhwansiregar.com), yaitu shot pertama dalam video ini.
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Seperti demonstrasi besar lainnya yang diikuti ribuan orang, selalu ada pembicaraan yang beredar tentang isu ini dan isu itu, kekhawatiran akan terjadi bentrokan disebabkan oleh pihak-pihak yang mengambil kesempatan untuk membuat kekacauan. Saya pribadi juga khawatir ketika berada di lokasi, sambil berjalan bersama teman saya Iwan diantara ribuan demonstran, diam-diam saya berharap hari itu tidak akan terjadi kekacauan.
Sangat disayangkan pada akhir demonstrasi sempat terjadi kericuhan namun dapat segera diredam. Ada dua hal yang berbeda dan sangat menonjol dari demonstrasi 4 November, yaitu:
1. Ada orang-orang yang membawa plastik dan memungut sampah-sampah bekas makanan dan minuman
2. Para demonstran saling mengingatkan untuk tidak menginjak rumput dan merusak taman
Yang artinya ada kemajuan, dan buat saya pribadi sangat menyenangkan. Semoga saja tidak dilakukan hanya ketika demonstrasi tapi di kehidupan sehari-hari, Jakarta bisa lebih bersih dan nyaman pasti!
Salut kepada semua pihak yang dapat menahan diri untuk tidak tersulut amarah dan hasutan dari pihak/orang tertentu, termasuk orang-orang pintar yang tidak mudah klik dan share postingan tanpa tahu atau memeriksa kebenaran, manfaat, dan kebaikannya bagi diri sendiri dan orang lain, semoga ke depan akan lebih banyak orang baik seperti Anda!
Salam Bhinneka Tunggal Ika!
-INDONESIA SATU-
Video ini inspirasinya dari sebuah shot video yang diambil oleh rekan saya Iwan (Ridhwan Ermalamora Siregar | www.ridhwansiregar.com), yaitu shot pertama dalam video ini.
- selesai -