Thanks so much! If you're looking for more content before the next episode drops, check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Thank you, Vincent Brown! Visual images are central to understanding the present and the past. These short episodes will be fantastic to be used as teaching tools as well. Looking forward to the next ones!
Thanks for watching. If you're a photographer, make sure to check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
I loved this episode! So, many people don't realize the need for intentionality with pictures. I say this with developing brochures, pamphlets, magazines, presentations etc. Having just the right imagery shapes the narrative. It explains what you are about and what you want people to buy in to. A photo helps someone to see it from your prospective. "A picture is worth a thousand words" is so right. I enjoy telling a story through pictures!!
Fate and Fabled sent me this way. Did not disappoint; I always love seeing how much of history is a simple choice or circumstance away from being different. Can't wait to see the next one!
"Why was this picture made? Why am I seeing it? Who wants me to see it and for what reason?" Critical thinking skills but in regards photography, very interesting. Storied sent me!
I appreciate Monstrum for letting me know about this new PBS TH-cam series, it was really fascinating and will continue to watch the others in the series.
Thanks so much for watching. As a heads up, check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Also, I slightly disagree with one point made about the compare/contrast with Lincoln and Obama: both were lanky men with physical attributes that were perceived as "odd": Lincoln's face and Obama's ears. Both men were self-deprecating about their respective features, and both used photography to reshape their images--in different ways, absolutely, but to a similar end: both became US presidents.
Savvy teachers will show this to their students as they learn about political campaigns. What a powerfully succinct documentary! Also the tips of "don't look directly at the camera, shift your clothing in certain ways for a specific effect" are very familiar to me as someone who does cosplay and cosplay photography at nerd conventions. "I see you're trying to shorten my neck" got an audible chuckle out of me.
Perfect first episode connecting the early days of photography to the present! How are they made? Who makes them? Who wanted you to see it? Why? All of these are phenomenal questions. I look forward to the series. Subscribed!
If you're looking for more content before the next episode drops, check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Thank you so much for the kind words. We're also trying to keep the conversation going on Instagram, so check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Watched the first episode just now. Very interesting how images of public figures are carefully constructed and selected for their effect and not accidental. They also, I guess, say something about how the figures want to come across. The one of Obama says a lot. Would not miss the later ones.
Thanks for watching. You make a great point about intent and how people want to be seen. You’ll see that perception vs reality is a key theme that is consistently addressed throughout the series. What one person sees in a photo can be very different than another.
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Hi Satan Fable sent me. I always loved historical photography, especially ones taken of collapses were always fascinating. Oh, and don't forget about those old spirit photography photos. The ones where people are interacting with ghosts delightful
What a cool idea for a show. I've seen this picture a few times in history books and documentaries but never took the time to understand its significance.
Thanks for watching and make sure to check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
This looks like it will be an interesting series. I like the format of Vincent visiting different experts and interviewing them. It is like he is learning along with us.
This is a great idea for a TH-cam channel, and I really enjoyed the presentation. As someone from outside the US I'd be really keen to see this become a presentation of photos from around the world, and how they represent and interact with world history generally. But hey, even if you just stick to US ones, it's still a great entertaining education.
Very impressive video! I really enjoyed learning about how a photograph was able to literally change the course of history. I am currently taking a course in African American Studies, and I was introduced to you through the “Many Rivers to Cross” series. I’m looking forward to watching more of your work. I really want to learn so much more about African and African American history (truth), since we clearly weren’t taught about it in any real depth. 🙌🏽
Looking forward to seeing more of this very interesting documentary series. Thanks to Fate&Fabled for sharing the link, otherwise this would have passed me by.
LOL Back in the time of cowboys they were worried about whether someone was "dignified enough" to be president. And nowadays Americans elect Trump 🤣 How people have fallen...
At some point, I read about democracies with largely illiterate populations who used animal line drawings to represent candidates and political parties. Lincoln's portrait is a significant transition but at the same time from the same roots -- how do you represent someone and what they represent? Our elephant and donkey are now cartoon characters. I would love a show on this and other historic representatives here in the USA.
PBS is just killing it with TH-cam serieses. I can't wait for the next installment.
Thanks so much! If you're looking for more content before the next episode drops, check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
I have learned from Vincent Brown's PBS programs more than I've ever learned from photographic history at university.
Thank you, Vincent Brown! Visual images are central to understanding the present and the past. These short episodes will be fantastic to be used as teaching tools as well. Looking forward to the next ones!
I was about to say something similar. I am enjoying these shorts. Not to mention these photos and the stories behind them.
I'm here from 2c but I'm staying for the beautiful pictures presented with an interesting story.
As a photographer myself I find this new series just fascinating. Lokking forward to see more episodes!
Thanks for watching. If you're a photographer, make sure to check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Great job, Professor Vincent Brown! Thank you for helping me teach my students and, more importantly, my family.
What an incredible documentary! So much information in only 10 minutes!
Oh, I can’t wait for more of this! Thank you Vincent Brown.
This is fascinating! So glad PBS Eons mentioned this new series.
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I loved this episode! So, many people don't realize the need for intentionality with pictures. I say this with developing brochures, pamphlets, magazines, presentations etc. Having just the right imagery shapes the narrative. It explains what you are about and what you want people to buy in to. A photo helps someone to see it from your prospective. "A picture is worth a thousand words" is so right. I enjoy telling a story through pictures!!
Very enjoyable and informative. I love the moving image work on the still photographs. Really looking forward to the next installments.
Fascinating short documentary, very informative and interesting. I look forward to watching more. Thanks to PBS EONS for sharing the link.
A little late to the show here; but I truly hope there will be many more to come.
A really great series. Thank you.
Thank you! Such interesting content. Here from PBS Eons
Fate and Fabled sent me this way. Did not disappoint; I always love seeing how much of history is a simple choice or circumstance away from being different. Can't wait to see the next one!
Same here, in all you said.
Thank you, Dr. Brown and PBS, for making history and this critically important topic so fun. I can’t wait to see the rest of these!
"Why was this picture made? Why am I seeing it? Who wants me to see it and for what reason?" Critical thinking skills but in regards photography, very interesting. Storied sent me!
I appreciate Monstrum for letting me know about this new PBS TH-cam series, it was really fascinating and will continue to watch the others in the series.
Subscribed. Eons channel and Storied channel sent me over & it looks like this channel has some interesting content!
Thanks for watching and subscribing. We'll have another episode dropping 2 weeks from today.
As a photographer, I found this really interesting. Thanks!!
Thanks so much for watching. As a heads up, check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Fascinating video. Thank you so much for sharing this. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎤
Fate and Fables sent me and this is great! Thank you Mr Brown 👏🏼👏🏼
This was so interesting! I saw this because of the post from two cents. Can’t wait for the next one!
PBS Origins sent me--and I'm loving it here already!!
Also, I slightly disagree with one point made about the compare/contrast with Lincoln and Obama: both were lanky men with physical attributes that were perceived as "odd": Lincoln's face and Obama's ears. Both men were self-deprecating about their respective features, and both used photography to reshape their images--in different ways, absolutely, but to a similar end: both became US presidents.
Great job! Look forward to this series.
Loved this! Great episode.
Hey, this was really good! Fate and Fabled sent me. I'll tune into future videos
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Fate and fabled sent me , and I am pretty happy about it ! Brady believed in the future of the photography so much , he had his portrait painted 😂
As a one-time photojournalist this looks particularly interesting. Dr. Z sent me.
Savvy teachers will show this to their students as they learn about political campaigns. What a powerfully succinct documentary! Also the tips of "don't look directly at the camera, shift your clothing in certain ways for a specific effect" are very familiar to me as someone who does cosplay and cosplay photography at nerd conventions. "I see you're trying to shorten my neck" got an audible chuckle out of me.
Fate and Fabled sent me here :) also PBS rocks!
Perfect first episode connecting the early days of photography to the present! How are they made? Who makes them? Who wanted you to see it? Why? All of these are phenomenal questions. I look forward to the series. Subscribed!
If you're looking for more content before the next episode drops, check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Oh yes yes yes! I've been waiting for this one!
PBS has taken to the streaming/apps/TH-cam quite well. Better than most.
Thank you so much for the kind words. We're also trying to keep the conversation going on Instagram, so check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
Incredible video, looking forward to more episodes! Heard about this from Storied.
Great show. Keep 'em coming!
Very informative. Thanks.
Here from Fate&Fabled, great ep!
I’ve grown up with pbs and I’m glad to see what they’ve become
Here because of Eons!
Great content, great host(ing)!!! Thanks!
Nice show. Thanks to Eons for sharing the link.
Watched the first episode just now. Very interesting how images of public figures are carefully constructed and selected for their effect and not accidental. They also, I guess, say something about how the figures want to come across. The one of Obama says a lot. Would not miss the later ones.
Thanks for watching. You make a great point about intent and how people want to be seen. You’ll see that perception vs reality is a key theme that is consistently addressed throughout the series. What one person sees in a photo can be very different than another.
Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼🥰🤗
2 cents send me here 🤗
Thank you for this COOL show😎
It makes me feel PROUD about the pictures I took 💪🤩✌
Jesus loves everyone 😇🧧🎁
thank-you, enjoyed this very much....subscribed too.
This is a great idea and show! Well done! Btw, PBS Space/Time turned me on to you folks
Hi Satan Fable sent me. I always loved historical photography, especially ones taken of collapses were always fascinating. Oh, and don't forget about those old spirit photography photos. The ones where people are interacting with ghosts delightful
Thank you. This was incredibly interesting. Came here from Fate & Fabled.
What a cool idea for a show. I've seen this picture a few times in history books and documentaries but never took the time to understand its significance.
Thanks for watching and make sure to check out The Bigger Picture Instagram account where we talk a lot about the history of photography, post extra behind-the-scenes content, and bonus footage.
This looks like it will be an interesting series. I like the format of Vincent visiting different experts and interviewing them. It is like he is learning along with us.
Loved the video. Fate & Fabled sent me.
This is a great idea for a TH-cam channel, and I really enjoyed the presentation. As someone from outside the US I'd be really keen to see this become a presentation of photos from around the world, and how they represent and interact with world history generally. But hey, even if you just stick to US ones, it's still a great entertaining education.
awesome video!! really loved and appreciated the conversation over the composition and the effect it had
Great video! Fate & Fabled sent me.
Loved This! Great Episode.
Very impressive video! I really enjoyed learning about how a photograph was able to literally change the course of history. I am currently taking a course in African American Studies, and I was introduced to you through the “Many Rivers to Cross” series. I’m looking forward to watching more of your work. I really want to learn so much more about African and African American history (truth), since we clearly weren’t taught about it in any real depth. 🙌🏽
This is great!
This was brilliant!
Here from Storied, really interesting video and series! Would love to see more of this
Love these videos, keep em coming.🥰
I love this!!
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Very interesting. PBS Eons brought me here.
Looking forward to seeing more of this very interesting documentary series.
Thanks to Fate&Fabled for sharing the link, otherwise this would have passed me by.
Very interesting episode!
This a great video and topic
This engages my synapsis in my brain.
Two scents sent me here cool channel thanks.
What a difference in his disheveled look and put together look in Lincoln!
Two Cents said this is a cool video. It is!
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To think 200 years ago they actually cared about having a dignified candidate ...today only 1 party cares about that. Soon neither will.
Very informative
Context is soo important. 👌 Very neat. PBS EONS TRIBE. 💕💕
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I’ve been told to say Fate & Fabled sent me 🧐
Welp,Two Cent sent me into a rabbit hole. Always open to learn
Imagine a presidential candidate winning nowadays without doing any campaigning.
Interesting side note, DBA tests on Linclns bloodied clothing preserved in the Smithsonian confirms that he had giantism.
Dr Z sent me over to check you out.
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LOL Back in the time of cowboys they were worried about whether someone was "dignified enough" to be president. And nowadays Americans elect Trump 🤣
How people have fallen...
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At some point, I read about democracies with largely illiterate populations who used animal line drawings to represent candidates and political parties. Lincoln's portrait is a significant transition but at the same time from the same roots -- how do you represent someone and what they represent? Our elephant and donkey are now cartoon characters. I would love a show on this and other historic representatives here in the USA.
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Ah, the days when candidates had to be dignified...was interrupted in 2016. Hope there are no repeats.
I have no idea what Obama has to do with any of this.
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