Who needs an iPad or iPhone when you can have one of these
Before you waste anymore money on the latest iP____ toy, consider this gizmato as shown by those wizards at The Onion
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The Main Problem if Printed Newpapers Cease to Exist
This video discusses one of the disastrous side effects if newspapers cease to exist.
How Will The End Of Print Journalism Affect Old Loons Who Hoard Newspapers?
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Now for some Brain Damage
I must be real bored. Now that song is stuck in my head and I will not get any work done. Work? Whats that?
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NY Times article about The Dying Photography Industry
A March 29 article in the New York Times HERE discusses the main reason the photography industry is in the dumpers. Although the top 2% will always make a bucket load of money, the majority of photographers are seeing drastic declines in assignments and the rates for doing them. Camera technology has advanced to the point that most people can make good images with little knowledge of photography or how to use their camera.
However, a major point that separates the photojournalist from a guy with a camera is the ability to tell a story with images. Not just tell the story, but to portray the story accurately without hyperbole, bias, or commentary. Additionally, professional photojournalists will always have a niche digging up and following an original story. To find an original story, do all the background research, photograph and write about the story is a full time job. Although fewer magazines are commissioning photojournalists to do these in depth photo essays, I believe that independently developed stories will always find a market. An advantage to freelancing a story is the freedom to pursue it on my own terms, or even just abandon it if it turns out to be a none story. Instead of negotiating a price prior to doing a story, by doing the story on speculation can reap much higher returns, although sans the security of a guaranteed paycheck.
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A Cat Carrier
Ever wonder how best to carry your cat when traveling? Look no more. The ultimate cat carrier:
The ultimate cat carrier
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Photojournalism in todays economy
Back in September, the BBC posted a story about the current state of photojournalism in today’s economy. CLICK HERE to read the story. The story consists of industry insiders explaining their views of the industry particularly regarding those who shoot hard news.
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Green Screen
Ever wonder just how much green screen is used? Watch this video (CLICK HERE then Click the Virtual Back-lot image) from Stargate Studios which shows scenes from popular programs and movies chopping between the green screen shot and the finished product. Amazing how many seemingly ordinary location shots are actually back lot green screen shots. I guess green screen is cheaper and less hassle than actually shooting on location.
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Slow Motion Video
Here is a cool video using slow motion video from Stargate Studios.
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A Funny Video about the Truth In Advertising
This video has been around for a while and was viewed more than a half million times. The original spec ad using the what if we said what we think story method.
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Why do I find this funny
Probably due to being very allergic to cats, I laughed when I saw this video. It is from the Adland top 10 spec ads of the 2000′s.
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