LOOKING BACK on 2019
It’s time to take a whack at putting 2019 into perspective. The year is neatly divided into before my cardiac crisis and the aftermath. Almost by accident I’m living a new reality. I got older, maybe a little wiser, further in debt and much more satisfied to see the sun rise every day. That is enough self-assessment / pity for this or any year.
A NEW DISCOVERY!
After more than forty years as a software developer I finally discovered social media this year. For some reason Facebook, Twitter and the like have never really interested me. I do have a rather unsuccessful presence on YouTube but not much else. Sometime during this year I discovered Pinterest which fits nicely with photography and image making.
It works for me because images are front and center as primary content. With some effort it is possible to ‘curate’ interesting collections of visual content for any type of audience. Better yet the platform encourages people to find interesting collections and share them on. Even Black & White photography and experimental motion graphics can draw viewers. Who would have guessed?
The three images at the top of this post are linked to motion graphics animations I put together specifically for posting on Pinterest. Vertical formats are preferred which is completely different from any of the other platforms. That is an opportunity because there are many fewer content producers working in vertical format. It is also a challenge putting together interesting work. Not sure I’ve succeeded exactly but I’m working on it.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE
Best wishes for the holiday season and happy productive New Year.
kw
