Express Yourself

Camcorders have become a powerful way to express oneself. You can tell your own story and post it on YouTube. Or you can record things from your point of view. And you could use this footage to prove the existence of injustice in the world. Political protesters have used film & video to get their voices heard (see Guerrilla TV).

Some groups, such as PETA, have political protests or events. They record these events with camcorders so they have a document of others who agree with their cause shown simply by their attendance of the event. Or sometimes they stage confrontations with important individuals where they shove a PV GS500 in someone’s face demanding an answer. Some organizations also record educational videos to distribute along with pamphlets. The animal cruelty videos are very popular way for PETA to explain their beliefs to people. They use the media to distribute their messages whether in video, word, or in photographs.

The camcorder can be an inexpensive way to increase a political group’s exposure & better help them translate their message. Moving images are another form of communication. The first amendment extends to video, thus anyone can use a camcorder to relay his/her message. All they need is the desire and the funds to buy a camera. And with camcorders being so inexpensive, they are now a viable option for individuals to use to express one’s politics. They can display their own beliefs in a more persuasive manner using video.

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1. Tragedy at Virginia Tech
2. The Educational Tool
3. Guerilla TV
4. Just let it out
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