Week 10 - Twitter Blog Questions

Lessons learned or major takeaway(s)

The twitter experience was not that bad.  The limit of 140 characters did make me think about the important points of what I was trying to say.  I was forced to eliminate words on almost every tweet.  

I also had to type quickly.  The mobile device being used did make a difference on my performance.  I was uploading comments using my BlackBerry instead of my iPad.  I tend to type much slower on a touchscreen.  I didn’t know the lecture would be in a dark room due to the presentation being projected.  The smaller screen made it easier to conceal the extra light, not to disrupt the presenter or those sitting adjacent to me.

How you think twitter can be best used

Twitter is good outlet to connect with people through communication streams.   It can be used to notify individuals of updates on a product, project, online store or event.

How you think it should definitely NOT be used

It is not set up for social networking.  Your tweets are not directed towards one individual. Everyone receives the notifications. 

Here is the Twitter feed

• Waiting for the start of the #FotoWeekDC lecture of Andy Adams: Digital Media + Photography Online. http://twitpic.com/34sm63
• Andy is editor+publisher of #FlakPhoto, provides a platform to showcase new work, books and galleries to a web-based photography audience.
• The lecture explores the intersection of online publishing, social media, and community collaborations through the web.
• Andy credits the increase of online communities to computer ownership, advancements of mobile devices and interest in social media.
• Andy feels a collaborative effort benefits from having multiple people having a stake in the success and survival of the project.
• Andy says the internet is fostering the growth of a global online photo community at an increasingly rapid pace.
• Andy shares how photographers are no longer just image-makers. You must be promoters and editors to be more vested in a projects success.
• Those who fear to display images online can benefit by having a direct connection to those interested in purchasing/selling work. -Andy
• Andy is not concerned about the role of the amateur web publisher. "Quality work tends to rise to the top. We all start as amateurs."
• Other photographers in the lecture share that not having a web site resulted in curators telling not taking them seriously.
• Andy calls traditional photobooks analog publications. Doesn't think they will disappear but more will use digital media to promote books.
• He ends,its hard to predict where technology is heading,its clear more are connecting w/ blogs & social media to increase collabs & discovery
• The lecture was attended by a diverse group of photographers, who added to the discussion with personal experiences.