Here a great song about Instagram that has some fun with a Nickleback song. Hopefully you'll find this tune playing in your head the next time you take a picture of an appetizer or a cloud.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Facebook: A Love Story
Social media has brought a new dimension to dating and relationships and Facebook is a big part of the equation. Let's take a look at FACEBOOK: A LOVE STORY.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
You Tweeted It, But Did You See It?
You may not hate Twitter the
way Louis C.K. does, but he does bring up a good point about how our new “mobile”
culture witnesses live events through the view of our smart phone screens. Sometimes
we need to stop being a reporter, videographer or photographer and simply enjoy
the moment.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Soxial Media Explained
This really sums up the major social media platforms well. Plus, it talks about bacon, which makes it better... because everything is better with bacon.
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| Photo via Tribal Cafe. |
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Technology: 1993 vs. 2013
Recently, my father was talking about slide projectors and 8mm film and how everything thing he used to use to view pictures and movies on was now obsolete. Even actual photographs are a rarity these days, which is funny since there are more pictures taken now than ever. If you are not on Facebook or Instagram, you may ever even see most pictures people take.
Then I saw this picture called 1993 vs. 2013 and I had to laugh. It is amazing how many things that little device in our pocket can do. For me, it has even more meaning because back around 2004, I helped a market research technology company develop a mobile recording and streaming unit to use for in-home and remote interviews.
This mobile unit consisted of a laptop that was equipped with our special software that enabled the interviewer to bookmark significant moments in an interview so they could quickly recall them upon review. There was also video editing software to let you create video clips with just a few clicks. The laptop was also built to stream video, as long as a strong enough internet connection was available.
The mobile unit also included a video camera, with an external mic mounted to it, along with a tripod, extra batteries, cords, power strips and an instruction guide. It all came, encased in foam rubber in a small steamer that could fit in an over head compartment or be checked or shipped to a location. It was portable, but it was certainly bulky and a bit heavy for one person to lug around along with their other bags. We'd even send out a technician to run the equipment if the client wanted some help with their project.
The mobile unit was cutting edge for its time and was quite popular with several of our clients. We saw interviews done in bars, stores and homes and it opened up a a lot of new possibilities for ethnographic research. I am very proud of it, but I am also amazed at how quickly it came and went. Now the idea of that steamer trunk is almost laughable.
Think about it... you can shoot video from a device that is smaller than a pack of cigarettes. This device can also take pictures, keep your calendar and connect you with the world via the phone, web and email. Heck, it was only a couple of years ago that Flip video cameras were all the rage, and those have pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur. It really is amazing how quickly things evolve.
I wonder what things will look like in 2023. Where can they go from here? iPhones with built in light sabers? Time machines? Flying cars?
Although I do miss gathering around the 8mm projector with the whole family to watch our home movies, and there was something fun about opening that envelope of film to see how your pictures came out, I can't wait to see what's next.
Then I saw this picture called 1993 vs. 2013 and I had to laugh. It is amazing how many things that little device in our pocket can do. For me, it has even more meaning because back around 2004, I helped a market research technology company develop a mobile recording and streaming unit to use for in-home and remote interviews. This mobile unit consisted of a laptop that was equipped with our special software that enabled the interviewer to bookmark significant moments in an interview so they could quickly recall them upon review. There was also video editing software to let you create video clips with just a few clicks. The laptop was also built to stream video, as long as a strong enough internet connection was available.
The mobile unit also included a video camera, with an external mic mounted to it, along with a tripod, extra batteries, cords, power strips and an instruction guide. It all came, encased in foam rubber in a small steamer that could fit in an over head compartment or be checked or shipped to a location. It was portable, but it was certainly bulky and a bit heavy for one person to lug around along with their other bags. We'd even send out a technician to run the equipment if the client wanted some help with their project.
The mobile unit was cutting edge for its time and was quite popular with several of our clients. We saw interviews done in bars, stores and homes and it opened up a a lot of new possibilities for ethnographic research. I am very proud of it, but I am also amazed at how quickly it came and went. Now the idea of that steamer trunk is almost laughable.
Think about it... you can shoot video from a device that is smaller than a pack of cigarettes. This device can also take pictures, keep your calendar and connect you with the world via the phone, web and email. Heck, it was only a couple of years ago that Flip video cameras were all the rage, and those have pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur. It really is amazing how quickly things evolve.
I wonder what things will look like in 2023. Where can they go from here? iPhones with built in light sabers? Time machines? Flying cars?
Although I do miss gathering around the 8mm projector with the whole family to watch our home movies, and there was something fun about opening that envelope of film to see how your pictures came out, I can't wait to see what's next.
Friday, April 12, 2013
You May Ship Your Pants After Seeing This
I discovered this video thanks to a couple of different people posting it on Facebook. I don't know if I will ever need to ship my pants, or anything else from K-Mart, but now I know I have the option. More important, here I am sharing their commercial on my blog. I am sure there are a few people who might, that will end up seeing this because it has been shared on one of their social media accounts.
So I may not end up as a converted lead for K-Mart, but I sure did enjoy their video and I couldn't wait to share it. The funny thing is, there is not a K-Mart near me, so I would not consider myself a customer or fan of the brand, yet here I am celebrating one of their commercials. I am telling you, this social media stuff works.
And now that I know I can ship, maybe I will be more likely to take a look at their web site next time I am shopping for something they sell.
Come to think of it, I do need a new pair of jeans. Perhaps this is a chance for me to ship my pants.
So I may not end up as a converted lead for K-Mart, but I sure did enjoy their video and I couldn't wait to share it. The funny thing is, there is not a K-Mart near me, so I would not consider myself a customer or fan of the brand, yet here I am celebrating one of their commercials. I am telling you, this social media stuff works.
And now that I know I can ship, maybe I will be more likely to take a look at their web site next time I am shopping for something they sell.
Come to think of it, I do need a new pair of jeans. Perhaps this is a chance for me to ship my pants.
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