Periscope is something I had never heard of before this class and probably something I would not have heard of for a long time if I hadn't taken this class. It really does just seem like twitter for videos, and the fact that the videos disappear after 24 hours raise some questions, like does Periscope have the servers to handles these videos? Or do they not see the value in preserving these videos? Obviously posters can keep their own videos but where is the value in that if nobody else can see them? It is odd to me.
Either way, the app is not really reaching a lot of major networks quite yet. As Professor Walker stated, it seems that only the more technologically savvy websites are using Periscope right now. However, even after following Mashable, Huffington Post, and AJ+, I received no notifications telling me that they were posting. Maybe that was an unfortunate miscommunication between my phone and the app, or maybe I screwed something up (which happens frequently enough that I would not be shocked). I will have to check the settings.
That being said, I was lucky enough to be set up with one follower who posts on Periscope semi-frequently: The Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. I found it odd that my favorite hockey team has a Periscope up and running, but it was an interesting post. The video showed the third day of practices, with them doing line drills. It looked like the practice was open to the public to a degree as there was a crowd in the bleachers. However, it was not very filled. The video was from ice level, which seemed like a pretty exclusive view of the practices of a professional sports teams. After looking up a few other sports teams, it did not seem as if the app was too widespread, so I appreciated the use in general. As a whole, Periscope does help with getting up close and personal angles you would not otherwise have. On the field/court/ice views in sports are some of the most coveted of all, and Periscope provides a platform for that. Plus, seeing a practice does give some kind of an "inside view" on the team that I would not otherwise have. So, it does have its value in providing an insider view you would not otherwise see.
The other post I saw was Motor Trend doing their "Car of the Year" video shoot for the Volkswagon Golf. Again, it provided the insider view that you would not otherwise have. It was interesting to see how stable the camera people could be while leaning their whole bodies outside of the sunroof.
I can see where Periscope would have its value. On the scene, immediate, first hand views are rare, and Periscope provides a platform. I think it will grow and should grow. I can totally see myself using this in the future when I am involved in a large group event or happening, sporting events or otherwise.
Either way, the app is not really reaching a lot of major networks quite yet. As Professor Walker stated, it seems that only the more technologically savvy websites are using Periscope right now. However, even after following Mashable, Huffington Post, and AJ+, I received no notifications telling me that they were posting. Maybe that was an unfortunate miscommunication between my phone and the app, or maybe I screwed something up (which happens frequently enough that I would not be shocked). I will have to check the settings.
That being said, I was lucky enough to be set up with one follower who posts on Periscope semi-frequently: The Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. I found it odd that my favorite hockey team has a Periscope up and running, but it was an interesting post. The video showed the third day of practices, with them doing line drills. It looked like the practice was open to the public to a degree as there was a crowd in the bleachers. However, it was not very filled. The video was from ice level, which seemed like a pretty exclusive view of the practices of a professional sports teams. After looking up a few other sports teams, it did not seem as if the app was too widespread, so I appreciated the use in general. As a whole, Periscope does help with getting up close and personal angles you would not otherwise have. On the field/court/ice views in sports are some of the most coveted of all, and Periscope provides a platform for that. Plus, seeing a practice does give some kind of an "inside view" on the team that I would not otherwise have. So, it does have its value in providing an insider view you would not otherwise see.
The other post I saw was Motor Trend doing their "Car of the Year" video shoot for the Volkswagon Golf. Again, it provided the insider view that you would not otherwise have. It was interesting to see how stable the camera people could be while leaning their whole bodies outside of the sunroof.
I can see where Periscope would have its value. On the scene, immediate, first hand views are rare, and Periscope provides a platform. I think it will grow and should grow. I can totally see myself using this in the future when I am involved in a large group event or happening, sporting events or otherwise.