The Rise of Crowdsourcing by Jeff Howe
For professionals, competing with amateurs can be daunting. I service a home recording studio myself in photography, videography and music production/vocal recording, and I like to charge at the sweet spot between professional and amateur prices. As I am a film major I know a few friends who place their video footage and photography on sites like www.pond5.com for fees. I generally outsource services like computer generated imagery and graphics as those tasks don’t bring me joy. Howe states, “It’s not outsourcing; it’s crowdsourcing” reminds me of friends that place beats online for strangers to pick them. Outsourcing seems more personal, whereas crowdsourcing is with strangers online.
Crowdsourcing to Get Ideas, and Perhaps Save Money by Constance Gustke
As a business owner, I understand the turnaround that would be gained by the hire that is on a budget. I understand lowering prices just to bring in clientele aswell! Many in the media industry charge different market prices for various skill levels and client levels. There are price brackets for corporate, commercial and individual pricings. If the client is corporate the assumption of budget is increased. Work for hire’s usually price based on skillset as well; from amateur to professional pricing. Crowdsourcing can help companies put out content/products in an efficient time frame for minimal budget and maximum return rate. Niche – time efficient – security issues with
The Blurring Line Between Amateur and Professional by Megan Mcardle
The internet has revolutionized the way we interact with media as well as the rate at which we consume media. In previous generations where one would sit on the sideline and consume, average citizens have the power to produce content of their own and attract viewership alike. Even better with the insight of the smart phone, majority of humanity, now have a computer in the palm of their hands. With Blogging and Citizen Journalism one can compete with major media outlets and journalist. With an influx of individuals that would work for free it puts a strain on the journalist that need their jobs for financial gains. The internet has opened the gates that were previously closed a generation or so ago!
KeyAnna Hooker
Award Winning Short Filmmaker holding a degree in Media Technology / Media & Digital Film Production, under Communication Arts & Sciences. She is in her final semester completing Film & TV Studies BA with a concentration in Television under Journalism & Media Studies for Fall 2020
