I’ve heard you say that there’s nothing to take a picture of. I’ve heard you say you don’t know what to make, when to make it, how to make it, what to do. I’ve heard you say that you don’t know how to get your work “out there”. I’ve heard you say that you don’t know what to put on your blog. I’ve heard. I’ve heard. I’ve heard. And I promise you, I too have said all these things.
But there really are no excuses. Just make something and share it. You could make something in a day, just like these guys made this video. Or that thing, or that other thing. No excuses. These 2 guys had a wonderful, simple curiosity about a street in their home city of Toronto. So they explored it. They took a day and they made something.
Now. By itself, this isn’t going to land them in a museum. Or get them an editorial job shooting for a magazine. Or a campaign. But they’re not sitting in their dark basements doing nothing. They’re making something. They’re living the Create-Share-Sustain paradigm. They’ll make this cool thing. And then another cool thing. And then another cool thing. And then, you know what? They…[click 'continue reading' link below]
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…they will get contacted to shoot an editorial job, or a campaign, or to hang in the Tate.
It’s not any ONE thing we do. We might make a splash with something, but that is short lived. Just like I don’t get to know you through a first introduction at a party. Or via a single tweet, for example. I get to know about you through lots of interactions or the sum of your twitter stream. It’s the collection of our work–the repeat cycle of making things and sending them out into the word–that helps us illustrate who we are, what we stand for, where we’re going and why.
Go make something and share it.
(thx for the tip @jacoblied)
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I am full of admiration for the simple hard work and effective delivery of this concept.
Meaningful. Inspiring.
Scott
Chase, this post has really helped motivate me to stop focusing on the bigger picture for just a moment and work on getting something done NOW. Step by step; little by little. HOWEVER, there's one thing I'm not sure you've addressed. HOW are we supposed to SHARE our little creations when, legally and ethically, there are still barriers to us sharing our creations. Music, for example. Did the creators of this video get permission to use the music? Have they payed the licensing fees necessary to distribute on the internet? Were there any buildings/property in the pictures that perhaps required a release, or people that required a model release? Perhaps they got lucky and found content that was free to use, but many of us don't have the connections or resources (money) to start sharing our creations because of all the hoops one has to jump through to get the content out there (again, legally and ethically). Any thoughts on that?
yes, azonicbruce. those are all just excuses too. (couldn't resist
there is abundant royalty free music available on the net. or you probably have a musical friend or two.
models should be released as a professional habit. otherwise, make 'em not recognizable (by you OR themselves) and you're ok.
or don't photograph people
or create your own music with garage band for free.
or…
or…
Let's just say there are lots of options with a little effort and some ingenuity. best of luck!
I have been a long time supporter of the create-sustain-share paradigm, without ever knowing what it was. This post, is the kind of fire starter we all need in those times of uncertainty. Chase Jarvis has been, approved!
Cheers and Creative teddy bears!
Pretty sickkk!! Thanks for the post Chase!
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DT.
Nassau, Bahamas | Miami, FL
I did it… no excuses!
http://blog.twojackstudio.com/?p=334
Tanks for the inspiration Chase.
Heinz
Making pictures, films and music!!! It is always a challenge to find the inspiration to start and complete work. The net is both inspirational & distracting… My best method is to turn off my machines & cell phone and pick up a camera!!! Also, nothing motivates like a paycheck!!!
Oh, Chase, you don't know me, but I must thank you for this post and others as they hit so close to home right now. It's a time of moving into my own – getting off the ground (again) – and your voice stands out amidst the chorus of doomsdayers and naysayers! Thank you for the inspiration!
What an awesome, wonderful, uplifting post. We all go thur a downtime, a time of turning within and not doing alot, not creating, not sharing, but going quiet and listening, and then asking. Asking ourselves and then others, 'What is there for me" what is new and lets me create? how? what? when?
And then the answers come….. like your post, that makes it so simple. Thank you VERY much
peace n abundance
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