"It's such a powerful tool" features filmmaker and advocate for the homeless, Jamie Jean. An accomplished photographer and music-video producer at Train Productions in Nashville, Jamie also has a passion for helping others. After the Nashville floods in 2010, Jamie documented the organized efforts of homeless men and women who distributed food and clothes to others who had lost everything. He believes video and social media together are powerful storytelling tools that can improve people's lives. "As humans, we're made for community...we build off each other. The possibilities are endless." Jamie's friend, musician Guy Gilchrist, calls him "one of the kindest people I have ever known." So set aside your hectic day and open your heart to "It's such a powerful tool."
The Culture of Content Creation is a video series about people who make their own digital content for sharing - such as blogs, podcasts, wiki entries, online product reviews or videos - to learn why they do it, what they find rewarding, and how they view their role in the world. Started in early 2008, this cultural media project from Elastic Lab continues today, reflecting changes in technology, knowledge and the social fabric of the Internet.