Publishing Evolution 82 Print on Demand

1. I have not read any of the titles that I purused both through the website bookstores or through Horizon.  Yes, the price is higher than it normally would be, but I am confident that it is due to the limited printing runs.  Might I read some, sure.  I have read vanity press (aka self-publilshed) releases before, so I do not think that I am a publisher-snob, but

 

2.  There is something missing from a self-published book: The Editor.  Writing a novel is often a long, tedious process.  (Even writing a blog can be a chore.)  Having the right editor onboard can turn a book from a dull piece of glass at least into a shiny clear gem (if not a diamond).  Without that extra body reading the work and injecting constructive criticism into the process, a writer's work can get lost in itself.  I have seen passages that made absolutely no sense no matter how many times I read it and simple errors that could have been caught by a professional reader. (But I have also seen errors in traditionally published books as well.)  Other than that, I really do not care how a book got published, only that it is well written and does not make me cringe as I am reading it. (Unless 

The Future of Media 81 Get Out Your Crystal Ball

 

 

       1. Which of the developments listed above do you think will have the most influence?     

          Is there a new technology you have been following that you think will have

          more effect?

 

           I don't think that any one gadget is going to overtake the world.  VoD is nice, but you still have to buy a box to be able to get it and honestly, how long is it going to take for hackers and other creative genius types to figure out how to get the same service on a device they already own? Once that happens, the box is done.  Cell phones have changed how people talk on the phone, ie. the number of people who text vs the numbers who still write mail.  While you can watch your favorite episode of Lost on your cell phone, who wants to strain their eyes on long movies on tiny screens?  There will be other devices that make better use of that.  I do believe that movie studios are going to have to change how they operate to accommodate the changing needs of their customers, and movie theaters will have to do the same.  Who wants to pay $10 dollars for a small popcorn when you can watch the same movie from home at a fraction of the cost?

 

        2. Are you an early adopter of every gadget or do you have fond memories of

            technologies from the past? What is your favorite media gadget or which outdated

            format do you miss the most?

 

       I am not an early adapter of every gadget.  It often takes me a while to submit to changes.  I just bought a Nook, e-reader and barely use it.  (I like turning pages, so sue me.)  I waited to get vhs and dvd player combo until I found one where I could burn dvds. I do have fond memories of technology past.  I remember writing rudimentary code on my Tandy computer from Radio Shack.  I played Oregon Trail on Apple computers with true floppy disks.  I played old e-tracks on the stereo (though I was only a little kid.) I remember LPs before they became vintage "Vinyls."  I played Beta videos instead of VHS.  Which do I miss the most? 

The Future of Media 81 Get Out Your Crystal Ball

 

 

       1. Which of the developments listed above do you think will have the most influence?     

          Is there a new technology you have been following that you think will have

          more effect?

 

           I don't think that any one gadget is going to overtake the world.  VoD is nice, but you still have to buy a box to be able to get it and honestly, how long is it going to take for hackers and other creative genius types to figure out how to get the same service on a device they already own? Once that happens, the box is done.  Cell phones have changed how people talk on the phone, ie. the number of people who text vs the numbers who still write mail.  While you can watch your favorite episode of Lost on your cell phone, who wants to strain their eyes on long movies on tiny screens?  There will be other devices that make better use of that.  I do believe that movie studios are going to have to change how they operate to accommodate the changing needs of their customers, and movie theaters will have to do the same.  Who wants to pay $10 dollars for a small popcorn when you can watch the same movie from home at a fraction of the cost?

 

        2. Are you an early adopter of every gadget or do you have fond memories of

            technologies from the past? What is your favorite media gadget or which outdated

            format do you miss the most?

 

       I am not an early adapter of every gadget.  It often takes me a while to submit to changes.  I just bought a Nook, e-reader and barely use it.  (I like turning pages, so sue me.)  I waited to get vhs and dvd player combo until I found one where I could burn dvds. I do have fond memories of technology past.  I remember writing rudimentary code on my Tandy computer from Radio Shack.  I played Oregon Trail on Apple computers with true floppy disks.  I played old e-tracks on the stereo (though I was only a little kid.) I remember LPs before they became vintage "Vinyls."  I played Beta videos instead of VHS.  Which do I miss the most? 

The Future of Media 80 Movies

 

The Future of Media #80: Movies

1. Would you watch an entire film on your computer or do you still prefer watching DVDs on your TV?

        I really prefer to watch movies on my television simply because of the larger screen.  But I love that I have access to movies wherever I can access the Internet. 

 

    2. Would you use these sites to keep up on current film information?

        

        I probably would.

 

    3. Would you consider using any of the fee-based services to get the movies you want at

        home? If so, which one would work better for you and why?

 

        I probably would use Netflix for several reasons. I have previous experience with them (through an aunt and cousin who have an account).  I sometimes find it difficult to get to actual store locations so being able to return the dvd by mail is a plus.  I wouldn't choose any other company for streaming videos if I am already paying Netflix for both sources of movies.