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Idea Channel  Is Instagram Revolutionizing Photography?

Instagram has been criticized for hurting the art of photography. Is that a fair point? Details

 

Program: Idea Channel

Episode: Is Instagram Revolutionizing Photography?

With its ability to make boring cellphone photos look "vintage" and "artsy", the mobile application Instagram has exploded worldwide. Derided by its detractors as a tool for making bad photos worse, we take an alternate view and argue that Instagram is the greatest thing to ever happen to photography. As the old adage goes, "The best camera is the one you have with you."

Duration: (3:18)
Premiere Date: 04/25/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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