I'm not too sure if many people know about Vine, but it's a social network where people can stream a short video that is up to 6 seconds. Although it was created last year, it really got popular this year (2013). When it came out it was the most popular app, it was fresh, new, and an excellent idea to have a range of videos in an app streamed from random people around the world. At one point vine got so popular Instagram tried to imitate the idea of putting videos on your app.
Honestly at first Instagram was successful in it's plans to take the spot of the number one video app. People where putting "R.I.P Vine" post up due to the new features Instagram had. Not only did they extend the video time to 15 (which is twice the vine length, plus 3), but they also added filters to the videos.
The fight between Instagram and Vine was a good one, but for the most part people where still on the Instagram side until that one magical day. Somehow when Vine got the re-vine feature it's popularity went sky-high. Now there are tons of comedians all over Vine making people laugh daily. Also since the feature is available to everyone its actually possible for anyone to get famous. For example this little boy named Terio is one of the most famous people on Vine due to one video. All he did was a 6 second dance and now he's taking pictures with celebrities.
It has been very interesting to see the way that Vine has "blown up" as a way of social networking. I am surprised that Instagram did not implement their video features earlier... I am sure they were shocked when Vine came out and stole their thunder. For a little while, people were using Vine more than Instagram, but I do not believe that lasted very long.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that people are becoming famous off of these social networking applications. I cannot imagine what app will come out next that could be better than Vine and Instagram. I wish I were creative enough to come up with the next top app!
I actually enjoy the vine app. It is nice way to waste 10-15 minutes and get a few quick laughs. The most amazing thing this app has done is create a way for ANYONE to become famous. There are teens all around the world who are becoming vastly famous for their ways of creating laughter for their followers. Recently, I have started seeing small bits of marketing in some of the more successful viners posts!
ReplyDeleteVine is ingenious in differentiating itself from other forms of social networking apps, especially Instagram: you go on Instagram to see pictures, while you go on Vine to see comedic videos. Vine's 6s of video length itself is the app's best feature, in my opinion. I believe by the time Instagram featured videos, Vine had already made a solid impression and gathered enough users to sustain its existence.
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I am addicted to Vine and I think that it is one of the best apps that I have on my phone. I love the possibility of personalize my search to watch videos of my preference. Moreover, you can join groups, kind like in Facebook, but just videos. In addition, you can also comment on videos that you liked from other people or create your owns and upload them and to Vine groups. However, the downside of this app is that it can only been used for entertainment (so far). I think is a matter of time to start watching 6 seconds commercials on Vine.
ReplyDeleteI think Instagram is more popular than Vine for many reasons. First, longer videos, in Instagtam you could record 15 seconds video while Vine is only six second clips. Second, Cool filters, That gives Instagram the upper hand because you don't just chose nice filter for your picture but also your video now. The third reason is, you can share your videos through many social media services like: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, MySpace, Foursquare, Pinterest, etc.
ReplyDeleteI think that making the length of the videos not exceed 6 seconds is actually a limitation but still a great idea because it forces people to get really creative with their ideas and also gets viewers to be able to watch a lot more videos as they will not get bored because the videos's length is very short. This also allows people from different destinations over the world to better connect and relate, removes geographic and cultural boundaries.
ReplyDeleteI think that instagram is more of a social networking app, whereas I feel that Vine is more used for entertainment. In my perspective, I log onto instagram to see what pictures my friends are posting, or share my pictures for my friends to see. I rarely log onto Vine, but if I do it is more to see funny videos, or videos that people have reposted.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy viewing various vine films throughout the internet. The ability of developing a video of fifthteen seconds to encapsulate a funny moment was a brilliant innovation by the creators of vine. Now that instagram has captured the idea of vines innovation, I feel that people are now using vine itself less often due to the fact that instagram allows user to take photos as well as videos. If I were to assume the future of vine videos,I would assume that to keep up with its competitors,vine will begin to extend their videos probably into one minute long videos versus its 15 second videos.
ReplyDeleteThe way users use video on vine and IG are totally different from each other. Vine seems like the comedian's app, while IG videos just aren't as interesting. I don't prefer one over the other because I feel like others have mentioned above, vine is funny. If I want to laugh, I won't go scrolling on IG looking for it because I know I will mostly see pictures, and most people don't make funny videos on IG, but more so the "video-selfie".
ReplyDeleteI believe both apps work for their purpose and that their war is over. I can say both are probably here to stay.
I wonder if Vine ever thought of capatlizing on the idea of adding pictures to their site like instagram added video if it would be successful. As mentioned before I use vine as more of entertainment versus somewhere to connect with other peers.
ReplyDeleteWhen i think of social networking, I think of interacting with my friends, family, and peers. I know it is a strict interpretation on my part, but vine doesn't seem to be a social network for me (instragram barely). Vine is simply a place to post videos where people view them to get a good laugh. Instagram is very similar but with pictures, where you can like and comment on them. I am not on either one, so it may just be a biased opinion.
ReplyDeleteI think that Instagram is a better app because Vine feels restricted. Vine only allows people to upload a 6 second video whereas Instagram allows videos and pictures. Also I agree with Hannah that Instagram is more of a social media app and Vine is used for entertainment purposes.
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