Opinion: The power and pitfalls of a video essay void
The evolution from written to visual content has cultivated a popular medium
Video essays have become increasingly popular in today’s world and have had a significant influence on various aspects of society, particularly in the realm of media and communication.
The average user on YouTube spends an average of 24 hours a month watching videos. As such, content posted to YouTube has had a resonating effect on its viewers and content creators have centered on making their content as easily digestible as possible.
Their ability to educate and entertain, encourage critical thinking and facilitate learning makes them a valuable educational tool.
About the Contributors
Ehvan Fennell, Staff Reporter
Ehvan Fennell is a Staff Reporter for SAC Media. As an aspiring Black journalist, Ehvan Fennell’s reason for writing is to inspire change through every medium, with a current interest in short-form videos and cultural feature stories. He has been with SAC Media for over a year as features editor and is now a senior writer on staff. His dream is to read a teleprompter for the rest of his life.
