The good news is that there will be employment for the new generation of photographer-like people. The bad news is that I have to watch more stupid vdieos. A bad picture is at least quick.
It's also amazing how civil this thread has been. I think it's certainly related to learning styles and the way we process visual information. I use graphics all the time and when I teach it's all symbols and structures. Videos are different however in that they show a process evolving. If the subject is complex and has to be absorbed in detail, it's difficult to process the information in real time. When I do use video, it's slowed way down and frequently stopped. Of course, none of this has anything to do with the fact that I never watch video reviews, etc. Just a reader, I guess.wow. It's amazing how different we all are.
As I approach my dotage (some would say I'm already there), I find my learning style has evolved - perhaps not for the better. There was a time I would try to figure out how to repair something without reference to manuals or other written materials. Then I turned to online step-by-step written instructions. Next, some folks started interspersing photos in their how-to-instructions. Now, people post YouTube videos showing the exact steps to take. When I Google a "how-to" question now, I immediately click on the videos option. Sad commentary...
As I approach my dotage (some would say I'm already there), I find my learning style has evolved - perhaps not for the better. There was a time I would try to figure out how to repair something without reference to manuals or other written materials. Then I turned to online step-by-step written instructions. Next, some folks started interspersing photos in their how-to-instructions. Now, people post YouTube videos showing the exact steps to take. When I Google a "how-to" question now, I immediately click on the videos option. Sad commentary...
one of the greatest things about the internet is the way in which it has allowed anyone with a cheap camera or a cel phone to be able to share video.
one of the worst things about the internet is the way in which it has allowed anyone with a cheap camera or a cel phone to be able to share video.