Posts Tagged ‘On the Web’

New Media Photographer Podcast 71

Monday, October 19th, 2009

This week Rosh shares some of his talk form the Boston ASMP event.

  • New Media Photographer: A photographer who publishes to the web.
  • Time 37:09
  • Podcast hosted by Rosh Sillars
  • This podcast is about social, digital and new media and how it relates to the photographer.
  • Topics on this week’s show: Photo plus expo, New people coming on the show, Nikon D3s 102,400 ISO, wedding story,
  • This week new media photographer – photography news headlines: Nikon D3s
  • Photography news by Trevor Current: Ushareimages blogtwitter – @ushareimages.
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New media photographer podcast 70

Monday, October 12th, 2009

This week Rosh has a show full of information, news and ideas for the new media photographer.

  1. onOne Software’s Photo Essentials 3
  2. Topaz ReMask
  3. PhotoShelter and Graph Paper Press
  4. Adobe Photoshop.com Mobile iPhone App
  5. ASMP Find A Photographer iPhone App
  6. Powermat Wireless Charging System
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New Media Photographer Podcast 69

Monday, October 5th, 2009

This week Rosh talks about new things you need to know and reflecting on the benefits of social media.

  • Time 30:00
  • Hosted by Rosh Sillars
  • This podcast is about social, digital and new media and how it relates to the photographer.
  • Topics on this week’s show: Social Media, Fuji 3D camera, Jason Z (repeat) on Digg.com, search, new things you should know, taking photos with my phone (not camera), Posterous.com , facebook, Twitter,  the benefits of social media, adwords, what works and what does not. Xtranormal.com, creating messages using animation, reflecting on social media, please for give the couple glitches – I just want to get this podcast released.
  • This week new media photographer – news headlines: Fuji 3D camera
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A few random thoughts from a new media photographer

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

This past weekend I headed to one of those big-box stores to shop for a new electrical appliance for our home.  When I located the product I was looking for, I quickly found myself in a quandary: too many choices, too many models, too many brands. Like most consumers, I wanted to make the smart choice. Since I didn’t do any advance research at home, I did the next-best thing:  I pulled out my phone, opened the Internet browser and searched Google for a few answers.

I’m still amazed that I was able to stand in front of several name-brand models and search the Net for objective information before opening my wallet.

This got me thinking: the world really is available through our mobile computers now.  If someone is shopping for a photographer in your area of specialty, will they be able to find you after a quick search? If they do, will it be easy for them to view your information on a mobile phone?

Which reminds me: I need to think more about you. Blog comments are decreasing due to increased traffic to innovative social sites such as Facebook and Twitter.  People are saving their reactions, comments and opinions for these channels.

I’ve found Twitter to be an excellent source of traffic to my sites.  As a result I’ve seen an increase in comments to my blog.  However, I’ve also realized I’m not commenting on other blogs as much anymore. So, I’ve made it a goal to comment more on the blogs within my community.

It’s important to acknowledge the people who follow you.  I have been doing more to champion people on Twitter.  But, once I started following the  links from Twitter to my community member blogs, a new world opened up.  I’ve discovered you and all your great photographs, blog posts, podcasts and videos. You have inspired me. Take a moment to view the people who appreciate your work.  You might be surprised how good their work is, too.

Speaking of work, I’ve been very involved in growing my speaking business.  New Media Photographer is a success in my life; it’s given me opportunities I could only dream of a few years ago.

Now it’s time to direct my energy at my photography again.

No, I’m not leaving social media. I’m just focusing on the photographer part of my blog title.

Rosh

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Is Facebook lite a Twitter killer?

Friday, September 11th, 2009

What do you think of Facebook lite?

Last night Facebook released the rumored Facebook lite. It’s a slimmed-down version of the main Facebook social media Web site.

Is it a Twitter killer?

I don’t think so. It’s a nice alternative for those who don’t like all that distracting stuff on the main site. Facebook is a closed community; Twitter is open to the world.

In my opinion, Facebook is where you keep up with family, friends and associates. Twitter is more media and information driven.

Will it make a difference? Only if the lite version becomes public and can be indexed by the search engines. If that happens then Facebook lite becomes a media stream.

Personally, I don’t want that to happen. I’m having too much fun sharing with family and catching up with old school friends.

Rosh

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Six new Web sites for photography

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Here are six new tools available for photographers who work on the Web. Maybe you’ve heard of one or more of the sites. If you’ve tried any of them, let us know what you think.

What is WikiPic?

WikiPic.net is a picture wiki. This site might be a good place to put your pictures for display and to share information about your important images.

What is Seadragon?

Seadragon.com is a simple yet powerful tool from Microsoft Live Labs. This site creates a seamless viewing platform for high-resolution images.  Once the image is converted you can share it on social media and personal publishing platforms. Another feature is the ability to zoom in and out of the pictures without delay.  All you need is a URL link to the photograph to get started. It’s worth a look.  Pictured below is an example of one of my high-resolution files.

Thanks to ushareimages and fsphotography for their help in reviewing Seadragon.

*Please note: Viewers will have access to your high-resolution image. Make sure you watermark your images if this is a concern.


What is PicTreat?

PicTreat.com is a Web site designed to automatically touch up your photographs. There are no options. It’s as easy as uploading pictures from your computer or calling in a photo from a favorite image-hosting site.  PicTreat.com does the rest.

What is Pixorial?

Pixorial.com is an online video editing site.  You may upload 10GB without a charge.  They also offer an upload service for your non-digital movies, such as 8mm.  A pro account is $24.95 a year.  They offer a helpful video on the front page with more information.

What is Effmypic?

Effmypic.com is a photography special effects site. Upload your image and select from more than 25 special effects to combine with your image.

What is Ginipic?

Ginipic.com is a desktop image search platform.  You can search your computer, favorite image hosting sites and search engines simultaneously. PC only – Mac platform promised soon.  See the movie below.

What is the best use of your time in social media?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

When I travel the country speaking on social media, I hear the same thing: People tell me they don’t have time for social media. I have a number of responses to that statement, but it also begs the question: What is the best use of your time in social media?

The answer is simple: Creating good content is the best way to use your time. I’m not talking about tweeting, commenting on blogs, or status updates.  These things are important, but you need to create the content that generates comments and tweets.

A very small percentage of people engaged in social media are actually content creators.  Yet, the content creators are the people who benefit most from social media.

Being a content creator is not easy and does take time.  Sharing quality information, unique ideas, writing articles, creating photographs and videos takes longer than retweeting the information to your followers.

I recommend that you set aside content creation time each day or a couple times a week.  Photobloggers need to take the time to upload their photographs and videos.  It’s important to write at least one paragraph about your work. The search engines can’t read the 1,000 words your images represent.

The more content you create, the greater chance your work will be discovered by serial social media content feeders.  These people don’t create the content, they find it for their followers to share.

Over time, your work compounds and the power of the long tail takes effect.  Comments and status updates disappear from memory within hours of pressing the submit button. Blog posts, well-tagged Flickr images and YouTube videos pay dividends for years.

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New Media photographer podcast 62

Monday, August 17th, 2009

New media photographer show notes:

This week – Rosh talks about his equipment and the future of real time applications and the photographer

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New Media Photographer Podcast 59

Monday, July 27th, 2009

New media photographer show notes:

This week Rosh talks about Google Analytics and new web sites for the photographer.

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It’s just media; get over it.

Friday, July 10th, 2009

I’m starting to find certain folks are pains in the ass. They’re the ones with their arms folded across their chests in a defiant posture, telling me why social media is a waste of time .

When I’m on the road for my speaking engagements, I actually enjoy the tough questions from skeptics. It’s the everyday conversations that are starting to wear on me.

Social media is a new form of media, but it is still media.  Online networking is a new form of networking, but it is still networking.

The argument still stands: for thousands of years we have looked for better ways to communicate with our clients and prospects.  We have a new way. It’s here. Many of the skeptics are making the case for their side of the argument by watching the wrong people.

Business people have gathered in groups to network for a long time.  The more successful networkers listen well, strive to connect people, share quality information, and teach others how to refer them.  This is common knowledge.

Unfortunately, we still see people at business networking events passing out cards like free samples to everyone who will look at them.  They show little regard or care for you or your business.  They don’t get it.

The same is true with social media.  Some people don’t get it and never will get it.  Their concern is for themselves and a quick buck.  Social media will never work for the selfish, show-me-the money people.

Social media works in partnership with your full marketing plan. Using media to build trust, credibility and communicate is an effective method of sharing your story.  So ignore the term social networking. Networking is social. It’s just networking. Forget about broadcast media, print media or social media.  It is just media.

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