The Video Revolution Will Not Be Pretty
- Posted on: Aug. 2, 2006
- 7 Comments
So everyone is jumping on the video bandwagon. That’s nice. Only problem is most people will be terrible. See the problem is this. As we move into the video realm people are getting excited by the prospects of how video will help them.
What if video hurts instead of helps?
Here’s what I mean. Let’s say you have a website, it’s a good one, people dig you. You’ve built up a following, and your site is really cool. People like you. They will love you on video right? Wrong. There are a number of reasons why they might not love you, and this can destroy all your work in a few seconds.
Here’s the deal.
People are strange. They can be turned off by anything. The way you look. The way you talk. The way you come across. And that’s just the you part. Now think about the inferior production. What do you know about making TV shows or movies? Probably not much, and it will show. Now thats not to say that you can’t do it. Lots of amateurs will become stars. There is no doubt of this fact. It just probably won’t be you.
There is a talent in being able to produce effective video. Actors, directors, writers and editors have real talent, and they will become the leaders in web video. Sure it’s fun to watch hotties dancing on YouTube, but unless you are one of them you might want to consider the downside to video. Looking like an idiot and destroying that reputation and brand you worked so hard to cultivate. Welcome to the new Hollywood. You got what it takes?
Posted in Acting, Television
I concur with a capital urrr.
ReplyYeah Adam, these amateurs are only gonna make us look that much better.
ReplyI haven’t seen a really good movie ($8) in a while.
I have seen a few good videos (free) though…
ReplyBruce,
Me too. Yours.
ReplyDude, that damn Mongo vid stills makes me laugh out loud…
ReplyTrue dat. Like when pop blogging came out with Blogger, Xanga, LiveJournal, etc.
Suddenly everybody thought they were competent writers. So they all started blogs. Audiences quickly found out that only 2% of the population can write decently. And only .00001% of them had anything valuable or amusing to say.
Blogs prove that most people suck in writing, thinking, debating.
Now vlogs will show that most people suck as actors, directors, producers, filmmakers.
And telepresencing will demonstrate that holographic or digital effluvium embodiments of most people are ugly and boring.
ReplyExactly
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