It used to be that the quality of production was one of the most important factors in getting distribution and airtime. Thanks to reality shows like "Big Brother", "Survivor" and almost anything aired on MTV, a paradigm shift has taken place in broadcast television and on the internet. When a clip on YouTube can garner more viewership than a nationally broadcast program, you know that the rules have changed. Armed with a typical cell-phone, almost anyone can become a broadcaster. Television programming has busted out of the small screen, and onto the smaller screen.
The reason I cover this is that we are witnessing a revolution (and it will be televised). I've just begun to take advantage of this in small ways (posting a couple's recap online for family to share, transferring their weddings to iPods and other portable media players. There are even resources I can call upon to webcast a wedding...live!
My newest foray into the 'small screen' is a way for couples to preserve moments from their honeymoon on video. Unfortunately, I don't often get to follow a couple to Fiji, Italy, Japan or India...but I do offer a portable camcorder (about the size of an iPod) that they can use to videotape memorable moments. (Of course, I tell them to keep it PG rated).
The mini-camera comes with some quick and simple instructions and tips on getting good clips. It recharges via USB, holds about 1 hour of high quality video and has the all important 'delete' button to erase any clips they don't like. The returned footage will be edited down to a short music video and delivered on DVD or posted online. Since this is the first summer I am offering the service, I don't have any samples to share (yet).
As a videographer, I greatly enjoyed videotaping my honeymoon in Bali. The resulting 10 minute edited video is the highlight of my wedding video. It didn't distract from my enjoyment of the honeymoon any more than a still-camera would...and the sights and sounds are infinitely more enjoyable than a collection of snapshots.
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