Recently I’ve begun revisiting the Solo VJ paradigm and asking exactly what it is from my point of view.

I’ve come to realize that the Solo VJ paradigm is more than just about web video journalism – at least from my perspective.

I’ve come to see it as about content creation that serves a purpose that is more than JUST about making money (although that is still an important component). A conscious realization has been slowly emerging for me that the work I have come to admire the most has been short documentary work being done for NGO type entities that tell a positive story that speaks to the human condition. And have found a purpose in the kinds of work I am shifting towards – instead of the lack of personal fulfillment that is mainstream video journalism – and all the adolescent bickering that seems to be associated with it.

In addition to the work of Travis Fox at Washingtonpost.com, I’ve come to respect the work of Denise Zabalaga, a documentary shooter working with the Global Oneness Project. The quality of her work has shown me what is possible when one uses what one has available and shoots for quality – and with a positive purpose. Much along the lines of Travis’ work, Denise’s work removes the pablum of corporate news media and replaces it with solid content that speaks of positive things in this world – instead of the doom and gloom news stories that supposedly are to keep corporate news medias ratings from slipping any further down than they already have.

Visit the Global Oneness Project Video archives and watch more of the work of Denise Zabalaga – it may very well inspire you to begin creating your own body of work that brings light into the world – instead of darkness.

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