The New Year is rapidly approaching and before we know it, we’ll be making our resolutions. In addition to making standard New Year’s resolutions such as promising to get more work done, eat healthier and watch less television, Quantum Shift TV is asking you what you’re be doing for the planet. Of course, you get to use your creative video making skills in answering that question. The Quantum Shift TV 'New Years Eco-reSOLUTIONS' video contest challenges the public to upload short videos answering the question "What are you doing for the planet in 2008?" Videos can be uploaded at http://www.quantumshift.tv/contests/contest.php?id=6 from now until January 15.
Voting will remain open through January 22 and winners will be announced on January 23. First Prize wins a package of prizes including a year's worth of carbon offsets for the winner’s personal consumption. Other prizes include eco-friendly products and gift certificates. We here at Black Turtle Media support the green movement and encourage you to enter this contest. We also look forward to an exciting new year here at Black Turtle Media. In addition to announcing new and exciting contests, Black Turtle Media will be adding all kinds of new features to give its users a one-of-a-kind experience in fostering creativity and preparing for success. Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2007
Connect with Black Turtle Media on Facebook and Myspace
Increase Visibility of Your Work! Black Turtle Media has a group on Facebook that allows you to post images and videos of your work, participate in message board discussions, and connect with fellow creatives. Join up at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6456675355 and bring your creative energy.
Black Turtle Media also has a Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/blackturtlemedia . Here you can check out featured portfolios, top videos, and connect with creative individuals across Myspace.
Connecting with Black Turtle Media through Facebook and Myspace gives you a greater connection to the creative community at large.
Black Turtle Media also has a Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/blackturtlemedia . Here you can check out featured portfolios, top videos, and connect with creative individuals across Myspace.
Connecting with Black Turtle Media through Facebook and Myspace gives you a greater connection to the creative community at large.
December 12, 2007
When Politics Go Viral
There’s been an increasing trend in politics happening since the dawn of the internet age. Politics have gone viral thanks to the ever-present voice of millions of internet users. At first internet users vented their politics through chat rooms and message boards. Now, they have access to a new world of online multimedia where they can showcase their work and reach millions of people.
The trend of viral politics is growing even stronger with the 2008 presidential election on the horizon. Sites such as Youtube allow people to produce their own political videos endorsing their favorite political candidate and denouncing their least favorite.
Political candidates such as Republican Mitt Romney are asking the internet community to create ads for them. Romney held a contest to create an ad campaign, which 23-year-old college student Ryan Whitaker won. MSNBC held a contest in August for the best viral campaign video, which they showed on the station.
The line between user-generated content and official press in politics has been blurred and it is surely an indicator of what will be happening in other fronts: sports, film, local news, and advertising. The user-generated world has arrived, what are you going to do in it?
If you’re interested in checking out some user-generated political videos, you can find them right here on Black Turtle Media at http://www.blackturtlemedia.com/videos/list?contest_id=11.
The trend of viral politics is growing even stronger with the 2008 presidential election on the horizon. Sites such as Youtube allow people to produce their own political videos endorsing their favorite political candidate and denouncing their least favorite.
Political candidates such as Republican Mitt Romney are asking the internet community to create ads for them. Romney held a contest to create an ad campaign, which 23-year-old college student Ryan Whitaker won. MSNBC held a contest in August for the best viral campaign video, which they showed on the station.
The line between user-generated content and official press in politics has been blurred and it is surely an indicator of what will be happening in other fronts: sports, film, local news, and advertising. The user-generated world has arrived, what are you going to do in it?
If you’re interested in checking out some user-generated political videos, you can find them right here on Black Turtle Media at http://www.blackturtlemedia.com/videos/list?contest_id=11.
December 7, 2007
Study Says 25 % of Media Will Be User-Generated by 2012
User-generated content is quickly becoming one of the most popular features of the internet. Nokia says that trend will only continue to grow stronger. The company recently released a study that predicts within five years a quarter of all entertainment will be created, edited and shared within peer groups rather than coming out of traditional media groups.
Mark Selby, VP of Multimedia for Nokia says, “The trends we are seeing show us that people will have a genuine desire not only to create and share their own content, but to remix it, mash it up and pass it on within their peer groups - a form of collaborative social media.” The research team identified four driving trends: Immersive Living, Geek Culture, G Tech, and Localism.
Immersive Living is the blurring of reality, between being on and offline, with the end result being that entertainment is no longer segmented. Geek culture says the boundaries between being commercial and creative will blur as it becomes cool to get feedback on user-generated work. G Tech says media is becoming more collaborative, democratic, emotional and customized. And Localism means consumers will take pride in seeking out the local and home-grown.
Tom Savigar, Trends Director at The Future Laboratory says, "Consumers are increasingly demanding their entertainment be truly immersive, engaging and collaborative…. We believe the next episode promises to deliver the democracy politics can only dream of." The full text of the study can be found at http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1172517
Mark Selby, VP of Multimedia for Nokia says, “The trends we are seeing show us that people will have a genuine desire not only to create and share their own content, but to remix it, mash it up and pass it on within their peer groups - a form of collaborative social media.” The research team identified four driving trends: Immersive Living, Geek Culture, G Tech, and Localism.
Immersive Living is the blurring of reality, between being on and offline, with the end result being that entertainment is no longer segmented. Geek culture says the boundaries between being commercial and creative will blur as it becomes cool to get feedback on user-generated work. G Tech says media is becoming more collaborative, democratic, emotional and customized. And Localism means consumers will take pride in seeking out the local and home-grown.
Tom Savigar, Trends Director at The Future Laboratory says, "Consumers are increasingly demanding their entertainment be truly immersive, engaging and collaborative…. We believe the next episode promises to deliver the democracy politics can only dream of." The full text of the study can be found at http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1172517
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