http://rising.blackstar.com/video-at-newspapers-is-about-profits-not-storytelling.html Professional Photography Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:56:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://rising.blackstar.com/video-at-newspapers-is-about-profits-not-storytelling.html/comment-page-1#comment-196 Aaron Ansarov Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:44:35 +0000 #comment-196 I really agree with you, Heather. I have never really put into a justifiable argument like you have and I am glad I stumbled across this article, but I have always been feeling this way. Although I am happy to see the niche that has been created by people like Brian Storm (mediastorm.org) and others, but what is to happen to our quality. I would be very curious to hear what Henri Cartier Bresson would say. He embraced the new technology of the day as a scientist, but also was to me one of the greatest prophets in preaching the religion of capturing a defining moment in time. I don't know. Maybe I am blowing smoke, but no matter what gear you have, you still need to Fill your frame and wait for the moment. Whether it is for 30 seconds or a split second. Thanks for the article. I really agree with you, Heather. I have never really put into a justifiable argument like you have and I am glad I stumbled across this article, but I have always been feeling this way. Although I am happy to see the niche that has been created by people like Brian Storm (mediastorm.org) and others, but what is to happen to our quality. I would be very curious to hear what Henri Cartier Bresson would say. He embraced the new technology of the day as a scientist, but also was to me one of the greatest prophets in preaching the religion of capturing a defining moment in time. I don't know. Maybe I am blowing smoke, but no matter what gear you have, you still need to Fill your frame and wait for the moment. Whether it is for 30 seconds or a split second. Thanks for the article.

]]> http://rising.blackstar.com/video-at-newspapers-is-about-profits-not-storytelling.html/comment-page-1#comment-183 Louise Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:31:48 +0000 #comment-183 I agree that these are two separate disciplines, but it's quite possible that newspapers will insist on people that have both capabilities when hiring. So if you just want to shoot still photos, you could be completely shut out of the newspaper business within a few years. If you love shooting for newspapers, I just don't think there's any choice in the matter (or soon won't be) but to add video to your repertoire. I agree that these are two separate disciplines, but it's quite possible that newspapers will insist on people that have both capabilities when hiring. So if you just want to shoot still photos, you could be completely shut out of the newspaper business within a few years. If you love shooting for newspapers, I just don't think there's any choice in the matter (or soon won't be) but to add video to your repertoire.

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