Social Media in Review…

A lot of what we did in Social Media over the past semester revolved around the use of Twitter. I never planned on signing up to twitter because I didn’t really understand the point of the whole thing; However, it wasn’t long before I was just another one of the millions of people using it daily.

For the most part I use my account for nonsense and things that make me and probably only me, laugh (kyle’s twitter). In the future I would like to learn to use it as a tool, to help promote my work (i.e music, videos or music videos). We began to cover using Twitter as a tool in class and discussed the things you can do to gain recognition and followers. Unfortunately I don’t have much of my own media material to promote, so using it in that sense is something I will wait to do.

It’s funny that there are actually techniques to using Twitter to your advantage. You really wouldn’t think so. . . “the times they are a changin’. . .”

For all the pros of social media, there are definitely some cons. Interaction has definitely become much easier, but I can’t help feeling that the social skills of the generation that follows will only get worse.

It would be amusing to see how most people today would function without access to the internet for a few weeks. It’s important to remember that there is a world outside the world wide web and it’s much better.

The following video shows some pretty interesting facts about social media in society. It dates back to 2011, so you can bet the numbers have only increased.

I would be a hypocrite if I didn’t mention how often I get trapped in related videos on youtube or news feeds on facebook before I realize an hour has passed. Sharing online has never been easier and it’s a good thing. I suppose the key is just knowing when to pull yourself away from your screens.

Tweeting… with a purpose!

The past 10 or so tweets that I have posted on twitter have been focused on one subject. That subject was the promotion of a good friend of mine who is a very talented singer/songwriter.

JJ Shiplett is releasing a new album in April, so I figured why not help to promote, if I can, despite my serious lack of followers.

I’m deciding to blog about this attempt having only recently completed my 10 or more promo tweets, so even though there has been no feedback, THERE IS STILL TIME!

I now understand tweeting with a purpose. Whether my first attempt works or not, Twitter is a tool and you just need to learn how to use it to your advantage.

As you can see below, I tried to focus on JJ’s CD release and promoting his existing online material. Unfortunately his online material was limited; However, JJ did uploaded a song from his new album as I was tweeting so I used that link in my final post. I also tagged Jian Ghomeshi, the host of StudioQ and Qtv, to that same link, but there has been no word back. THE NERVE OF SOME PEOPLE!!! Just kidding… sometimes you just have to make more than one attempt.

All in all. Good times were had.

KJ DUBS out.

 

My Social Media Plan…

My goal with social media is to promote my artistic side whatever that may be in the next couple years I.e. Music, photography or videography.

In time I would like to be able to share links to music, pictures and maybe even jokes, even if I’m be the only one laughing. I am actually sure I’ll be the only one laughing.

The following sites are the ones I plan to use regularly to help with my success along with how often I plan on using them:

Twitter- At least one to two times a day.

Youtube- Upload a video approx. once a month.

WordPress – Blog update approx. once every couple of weeks to once a month.

I suppose I plan to measure my success by my presence in the world of social media, a year from now. I hope to have continued to work towards my goals and have material online to show for it… maybe even a following?

Behance! I know… it sounds like a spell from Harry Potter.

Behance is a new (at least new to me) social networking site that allows you to share work from your portfolio, online. It is very easy to use and appears professional.

I truly don’t have much of a portfolio in photography or video, but in order to get my account up and running I posted a project anyway. It includes a small sample of a MUCH LARGER COLLECTION of photos I captured during my photography classes.

… So maybe I exaggerated on a “much larger collection”, but I have captured some pretty groovy scenes. Maybe i’ll post them all one day, if the World Wide Web is lucky enough.

Behold! The greatest 3 photos ever captured by man!

I am a podcaster now!

Today I created my very first podcast. It was a rather exciting time. I’ve heard so much about these “podcasts”, but I had never thought of creating my own. I’m so excited that I am currently still shaking.

Check it out, here.

Okay so I am exaggerating on the excitement, but it was a fun thing to try out. Sometimes I talk so much and then when I am being asked to talk I have nothing to say. Since today is International Women’s Day, I decided on this occasion as the subject matter for my podcast.

The podcast isn’t very long or informative, but it comes from the heart.

Meeting, greeting and photographing a random.

Today I took part in a social media experiment… actually it was an assignment that I had to do for my Social Media class. I suppose  those are different things.

The purpose was to find a Durham College student and ask them a series of questions about their program and experiences, as well as to snap a few portraits of them.

I met Kelly Rolls, who is a student of Music Business Management.

According toKelly, who is a second year student, the program is very enjoyable. Assignments include; putting on concerts, promoting concerts and much more hands on involvement in the music industry.

Having an interest in the music industry myself, it was cool to meet Kelly and hear about the experience her program is providing her.

All the best to her and the other students of Music Business Management!

Bachelor Audition Video

Recently I had to make a video for my Social Media class. It could have been about anything.

This is what I chose to do, on account of how ridiculous audition tapes can be.

Don’t judge me. I am aware of how stupid it is.

My Facebook Fan Page…

Well i’ve created a facebook fan page for my music; however, I don’t have any music to share. Maybe one day ill ditch my band and record a solo album with Rick Rubin. For now all I have is this empty fan page. YAY! 

In the words of Kelly Cutrone…

Don’t let the title mislead you. I’m not about to write an entire blog about Kelly Coutrone, but a blog about a classmate of mine, whom she told should follow a career in modelling.

Now I believe If one is going to listen to career advice from a stranger, it may as well be a famous one, who happens to be  haveyweight in the fashion industry.

If you are unaware of who Kelly Cutrone is, as I originally was, here is a brief bio courtesy of wikipidedia. 

Mike Albertini is a student of digital photography at Durham. His passion for photography comes from the fashion industry. An encounter with Kelly Cutrone, where she told him, “You should be in modelling,” got him considering to do work in front of the camera, rather than behind it.

Mike with Kelly Cutrone

Mike hopes to be picked up by a modelling agency come June 2012. This summer. Currently he is working with local freelance photographers, as often as possible, to build his portfolio. He already has a facebook fan page, seen here, with 420 likes and growing.

The decision to pursue an education in digital photography, ties directly in to Mike’s ultimate goal of becoming a model. This way he can understand the going ons both in front of and behind the camera.

Ultimately, Mike Albertini is just another student attempting to follow what he believes to be his calling and he is well on his way to doing so. With an education and career both in motion, who knows what’s next.

 

Hello!

Having never posted a blog, I am pretty unsure of what to write. Part of me wants to quote poetry from Edgar Allan Poe,  alas I know none. Therefore I am forced to ramble on, like I am doing now, all the while unsure of my grammar.