The Absurdity of Working For Free!

The Absurdity of Working For Free!
Below Stephen Colbert brings a satirical, yet true to the point look at media professionals working for free. I’ve done it, and more than likely you’ve done it as well. But, it is never a good idea. Yet, CNN last month that laid off 50 reporters citing technological efficiencies and user generated content as the catalysts, aka “iReporters”. Give me a break? This harkens back to discussions we have had here and on Twitter about young photographers giving away their services in hope of jump-starting their careers. All it really does is provide cheap media for the client and lower the bar a professionalism.
Enjoy this report and feel free to chime in.
Admin note: Apparently this video feed is block in some countries. Odd that living in Malaysia I can view it, when others in England and Australia cannot. For this I apologize.

 

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Matt Brandon

Matt is a Malaysia based assignment photographer. Well known as a photographer and international workshop instructor, Matt’s images have been used by business and organizations around the globe. Matt is also a Fujifilm Malaysia brand ambassador. Matt is a contributor to National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller and other major publications.

10 Comments

  1. Chris Plante

    I foresee 50 new workshops available soon…

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    • Matt Brandon

      lol! I think you might be right!

      Reply
  2. André

    Unfortunately, the video is not available for us Aussies 🙁

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  3. Wayne Rowe

    Unavailable for us Brits too.

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    • admin

      Wayne and André- I am sorry. I have reloaded it hope that might help. But my guess is it is block by your country. Odd that I can see it here in Malaysia. So sorry. It was good.

      Reply
  4. Heber Vega

    This is hilarious Matt! What a great and ingenious video. 
    Anyway, the topic behind is a sad but true story… and we are all part of it. And I’d add that’s difficult to reverse it.  

    Reply
  5. Ruud van Ruitenbeek

    I cannot view this one either: “this video is not available in your location” (UK)

    Reply
  6. Ron Nickel

    I’m in Canada and I can’t view this video.  Would love to see it!

    Reply

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