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<p>Very interesting thread.</p> <p>Technology has been both a blessing and a curse for many businesses, but I think photography and videography have been especially hard hit.</p> <p>As many of the posts mentioned, we live in a microwave world now with everyone wanting instant gratification. Add the fact that a high percentage of people have cell phones now with cameras that can make high quality “Snap Shots” and in some cases halfway decent artistic shots and HD video capability, and many clients don’t understand why photographers charge what they do when Uncle George can shoot it for free with his cell.</p> <p>I myself started out shooting weddings, <em>both still and video but not at the same event</em>, in the early 80’s before the digital revolution. I remember back then, most everyone had stills shot of their wedding, but video was a new concept that the average couple didn’t always see the benefit in having. I can remember still photographers giving me a hard time at weddings when I would shoot video because they felt threatened by this new fangled video technology that would surely put them out of business. Obviously, “video didn’t kill the photo star” (for you youngin’s out there, “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles was the 1^st video played on MTV when it launched 8-1-1981), people still want stills and people still listen to the radio.</p> <p>I find it interesting though, that no one has mentioned the 800 pound gorilla in the room (or maybe it's invisible), Augmented Reality (<strong>AR</strong>). As <em><em>Tomi Ahonen (Foremost expert on Mobile) has stated - “AR is the 8^th mass medium”.</em></em></p> <p>Wearable devices like Google Glass (only with FAR greater capability) are being predicted by industry experts to outsell cell phones somewhere between 2018 and 2020. People won’t have a cell, tablet, laptop, and/or desktop; your wearable will do it all. These wearable devices will have the ability to shoot high quality stills and Ultra HD video ((Hands-Free)). Instead of printing stills or viewing on a monitor and watching video on a monitor, people will see virtual displays floating in front of them like a heads-up display (Iron Man). A 120” monitor anywhere and you will be able to link with other people so that everyone can share in watching the same content. That’s going to be a big part of the future of photography and video as well, both in image acquisition and distribution/displaying content and we're only scratching the surface.<br /></p> <p>If you want to try out AR, [i have a site] with a variety of real-world applications you can experience with your iOS or Android device </p> <p></p> <p><blockquote><strong> MODERATOR NOTE</strong></p> <p>The content of this commentary has relevance to the OP and the thread. </p> <p>Note that Kirk Nash has confirmed that he has business interests in an ‘Augmented Reality’ venture. </p> <p>Should any reader wish to investigate this topic it is easily researched. And Kirk, himself is easily contactable.</p> <p>Members may place a link to their website in their Bio Page</p> <p>The link to Kirk Nash’s website has been removed in accordance with Photonet’s Terms & Conditions of use. </p> <p>It is apparent that this commentary was NOT intended to violate any of the T&C of use of this site. </p> <p>This Moderators Note will be removed in due course. </p> <p>William</p></blockquote>