This Week on MNN: Float like a butterfly…

June 6, 2016

This weekend, the world mourned one of the greatest boxers of our era with the passing of Muhammad Ali. This week, we honor excellence of a different kind, as our celebrated producers assemble a roster of programming that, like Ali, proves provocative, inspiring, complex, and above all, peerless.

Clip of the Week: “No Boundaries: Up Close and Personal”

 

LGBTQ issues have been increasingly making headlines of late, particularly in light of President Obama’s recent transgender directive in school restrooms. As we celebrate Pride Month this June, our Clip of the Week features the first transgender artist to host her own talk show. Watch “No...

This Week on MNN: Land of the free, Home of the brave

May 30, 2016

It’s Memorial Day, and the nation pauses to honor and remember the men and women who were lost in battle preserving American freedoms and values. This holiday week, we present a panoply of programming that celebrates our American diversity and our freedom of expression.

Clip of the Week: “Witnessing History”

 

Before the barbeques and outdoor gatherings begin this holiday weekend, make time to watch this clip of “Witnessing History” to ground your Memorial Day celebrations in the real meaning of the day.

 

Born in 1927 in Astoria, Lou Popovich, president of the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship...

5 Things to Know About Video Field Production

May 23, 2016

Video production can be challenging, particularly for those who are new to field production. However, following a few key rules of television production can result in a video that speaks deeply to its viewers. Here are the five rules that video producers must follow when shooting in the field.