Evaluating the use of a audio-video mobile phone for web magazine reporters

  • Authors:
  • Seamus Hickey;Carolina Rosa;Minna Isomursu

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Oulu, Finland;University of Oulu, Finland;University of Oulu, Finland

  • Venue:
  • Mobility '07 Proceedings of the 4th international conference on mobile technology, applications, and systems and the 1st international symposium on Computer human interaction in mobile technology
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

This paper describes the usability issues encountered by Web reporters in the production of video reports using mobile Smartphones. It examines their ability to use the Smartphone to capture video and editing tools used to alter the video content before publication on the web. The purpose was to understand the usefulness of the technology, whether the devices are usable, useful, add value, improve the reporters work routines. The study was carried out as a case study with participants from two web magazines. The study showed that the video quality, the distraction of operating the phones and support structure were negative aspects, while the reporters saw value in the audio recording capability, usefulness of the phone and the ability to catch breaking news activities. The reporters also wanted accessories like microphones to enhance usability.