Instagram has singlehandedly remixed the way we create & consume media. Originally we were limited to the square format. And pictures were expected to be made on the i phone then Instagram filters were applied. That was it. Simple. Fare. They wanted people to slow down and use their creativity. By everyone using the iPhone you couldn't make the excuse that someone had a better camera and therefore they made a better picture.
The I phone ecosystem is a platform onto itself. It's extremely capable. In the right hands gallery quality work can be made undoubtedly. Personally I think it's iconic and will be the platform that the next Mona Lisa will be made on.
Convenience is an often overlooked advantage of the I phone. Additionally... The inconspicuous nature of the phone enables you to not stand out. Look like everyone else. Except you have the knowledge...
People are now learning to read images. They are now seeing components that make up the image and are discovering what makes a great image. The narrative within a single image as well as the power of a linear story have come to be expected. However, we have realized that this were rubber meets the road and the buck stops. When we choose to place our attention on a "real story" it also means we are saying "no" to the "flogs" and scams. This will eventually bring the best content to the surface while the others fade away. Without an audience the content may as well not exist. Attention is energy, Energy is power. Perhaps this is worth looking at...
theotherbondstreet space & oppportunity a compelling story about finding success through changing perspective..
We love Story...
Original stories cannot be manufactured or conjured by a machine. Quality stories come form real storytellers about real things. We resonate with authentic and likable people. They dont have to be perfect... But they do have to bring something to the table. I'm constantly looking for stories that will change my mind. Stories that will open my eyes to something. As I feel the story I grow and now I know. I want to laugh, cry or understand somehting.
This is how we will solve our problems. By changing our minds. Our minds need these stories to change. Once our minds are ready we take action. That's how powerful "the power to choose" is. With the combination of choice and the story. One story can literally change the world.
Even if you can affect one person positively. If they change their minds and actions. You are now "making the world better" business. That's got to feel better than some of the "tactics" some very bright people have resorted to. I don't think you have to compromise your integrity in order to make a buck.
We can make money and both parties benefit. "Win Win" they call it.
Just a thought.
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