The Washington Post has published an in-depth look at the use of grant money to address the city's HIV/AIDS problem in a series called Wasting Away. This series includes a multimedia piece with three chapters: Ghost Employees and Inadequate Care; A Long Wait for Housing; and Sick, but Fighting for Others.
The piece, which includes stills, audio and video, is displayed on a wide view screen with the three chapters listed with thumbnails to the left of the viewer. Linking from The Washington Post's home page, the piece plays automatically with a short, 15-second ad. (Upon repeat play, there is no ad.) The 10-minute piece moves from chapter to chapter without interruption. While the first chapter plays, the chapter's thumbnail is highlighted. When the second chapter plays, the chapter's thumbnail is highlighter. However, there's a hiccup when the third chapter plays. Its thumbnail is not highlighted.
Upon repeat play, highlight function seems stuck on the second chapter.
The piece itself is comprehensive. Its content is thought provoking. It's apparent an entire staff worked for a length of time to gather the appropriate still photos, audio and video. The editing is well done and each chapter moves into the next seamlessly. Again, this piece is part of a larger project that includes maps and text, links to which are displayed above the viewer.
This project was well planned and well executed. It tackles the subject matter that I want to tackle as a journalist.
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