Creative Cloud (allbetsareoff.com)

Adobe switched over to a subscription based system instead of purchasing a license for it’s software. This writer defends it (sort-of).

VSP Vision Care Optometrist Talks About the Affects of Technology on Our Eyes (http://littletechgirl.com)

Has a corporate tone to it, but still informative.

This is the best moment to be in journalism (The old stuff isn’t coming back, but that’s okay) (cjr.org)

If your a news person, you’ve heard both sides of this argument. Truth be told, it’s probably somewhere in the middle. If you’re not a news person, you might still find some interest in the articles.

Introduction To Tethered Shooting (http://www.diyphotography.net)

If you’re photographing in a studio setting, you should be tethering. It’s just a great way to be shooting.

AOL Earnings Solid as Company Tries to Reinvent Itself (Adweek.com)

AOL is trying to transition into a content producing company, yet it’s still relying on dial-up subscribers for revenue.

Tips for Wedding Photographers From a Professional Wedding DJ (PetaPixel.com)

If you’re a wedding photog/videographer, this is an interesting post. Also speaks to collaboration in general.

A Boss’s Open Letter To Workers Who Want To Quit (jobs.aol.com)

Not tech related, but informative. I once read that the average 20-something is staying at a job for less than a few years.

SEO for PR: Gauging the success of content marketing (PRDaily.com)

Good tips.

Should Your Business Use Google Hangouts? (mashable.com)

Google + isn’t the giant social plattform that it wanted to be, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a necessity in your social media toolbox.

 

Pay Closer Attention to YouTube (TwistImage.com)

Building off of yesterday’s YouTube link. YouTube will aslo display adds on the paid subscription videos as well.

Here’s Why You Should Never Wet Out to Go Viral (Mashable.com)

We all want out videos to go viral (at least the good ones), but that can be risky. This article discusses why that shouldn’t be the primary goal.

The Best Social Media Tools of 2013 (So Far) (PRDaily.com)

Some useful tools to promote, manage and inspire your content.

8 Ways to Increase the Chances that You’ll Get Funding for Your Media Startup (Poynter.org)

I feel like a lot of these tips apply to more than just media startups. There is an entrepreneur in all of us.

Mountain Dew Spot in Bali (blog.vincentlaforet.com)

Might be a little technical, but you can see the amount of effort that goes into creating a commercial.

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Media Giants Chase Online Ads With Original Shows (nytimes.com)

“Tim Armstrong, (AOL’s) chief executive, said in an interview: ‘Consumers are adopting video very quickly: big investment in devices and networks, big investments by the most talented creative people to get involved in this medium; and big investment in measurement. So I think this industry is about to explode.'”

13 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Irresistible  (businessinsider.com)

A little older, but still very relevant information.

YouTube to Launch Subscription Plan for Some Channels (USAToday.com)

A theme I’m seeing, companies wanting better video.

Vine is Exploding, and People are Starting to Take it Very, Very Seriously (PetaPixel.com)

I’m not sure how much I buy into the headline, as anytime I look at Vine there is some really bad content. With that said, I do think Vine is only growing and offers a great plattform to make some creative video.

The Money Shot (VanityFair.com)

This is a longer article about Instagram and its sale to Facebook. Anytime I read a Silicon Valley success story, I wonder what the heck I am doing with my life.

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On a mostly daily basis I will try to post links from around the web that I find interesting and useful. They will cover anything and everything about multimedia, including social media. Be sure to share any links you find!

DIY Co-Directors Talk About Their First Feature Film Experience ‘Hills Green’ (nofilmschool.com)

Patients pays dividends for these two young filmmakers. Great Q&A from a really informative site.

THE BEST OF NAB 2013: OUR ROUND UP OF THE SHOW (NewsShooter.com)

NAB is a convention in which all the latest gear and gadgets related to video are announced, displayed and shown off.

6 Ways to Drive YouTube Viewers to Your Website (sierratierra.com and SreeTips)

Simple and relevant.

Photographer Uses His Aerial Helicopter Camera to Deliver an Engagement Ring (petapixel.com)

Helicopter rigs are becoming all the rage and rightfully so, as they’re pretty awesome. Here is a new use for them.

Innovative Rebel: High-Tech Camera Maker Jim Jannard (inc.com)

A great read about Red cameras and how it got it’s start.

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