It has become increasingly difficult to be just a photographer or just a video producer.
As a media professional with experience working in both fields over the past decade, I was very interested in understanding how these separate roles were intersecting.
This topic was the subject of my research while completing a Master of Arts in Media Production at Ryerson University!
It is an exciting time to work in photo and video production. Innovations in camera technology are accelerating, and professional-grade equipment is becoming increasingly more affordable. One recent innovation has the potential to redefine media production altogether: cameras will soon be capable of simultaneously capturing still photography and motion video with no discrepancy in quality. Using the theoretical framework of convergence culture and exponential organizations, this research asks: will the traditionally separate roles of photographer and videographer become one? This study will explore the historical, practical, and technological implications of photo and video convergence as it relates to sport media.