The first days of music videos offered a radical change in the scenery in the popular imagination. The power of the image became rather obvious and relative unknowns in the music industry began to reach superstar status, based on how the film captured their movements. Not anyone could become an icon, but those who had a sense for how their look might translate to video could work wonders.

The power of the image is something that every art form revolving around image gets to learn. In this case, the music gave a force to the icon, and these icons usually took the form of young human beings with a lot of makeup and big hair. But it was a group that was interesting to look at, but utterly past help with any makeup and lighting effects, who learned that audiences might find the same fascination by looking at custom wheels than at pop star faces. ZZ Top was never anyone’s first choice for the world’s best hair band, but they have spent time at a top of many lists for talent. Their videos from the 80s still rank among the most memorable, despite any movie star faces for the band members. However, it didn’t hurt that there were three supermodels also in the mix. Jeana Keogh, Kym Herrin, and Daniele Arnaud were an unusually compelling trinity, filling out the videos with a sense of gorgeous mystery.

There is still a good deal of mystery around the trinity, and although all of the actors have gone on to extend their careers in film and art, the early videos were the mark of a singular time. The time was marked by an unusual energy in the power of a newly-developing form, one where it was possible to make teenagers as interested in Michelin tires as they were in any new heartthrob. But there is equal mystery around the car itself. The stories of the Eliminator car are fascinating, and echo the same things that revolve around any hot rod. There’s a lot to this vehicle, being made up of composite parts that all have their own histories. The majority of the car, however, is a known element, having been bought from an elderly woman in Tucson, Arizona. Perhaps no one could have suspected it would eventually go on to become a symbol for youthful rebellion in the 80s, with the exception of band member Billy Gibbons, who seemed to have a good idea where this ride was going.

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Practically every day there are new viral videos making people smile, laugh, gasp, groan, and squeal. Whether it’s a baby tearing paper, a cat that barks or some stupid stunt gone wrong, there is always something silly or shocking to catch the fleeting attention of thousands, or even millions of viewers. And, really, who couldn’t use a little pick me up video now and then?

Video sharing sites are for more than just fun. There are many uses for a video sharing account.

Old school home videos — many people set up an account to share videos of family events, special occasions, and vacations.

Professional or personal video blogging — instead of just ranting to friends or typing out long blog entries, many people have taken to YouTube to for vlogging. Check out Daniel Drimmer videos , celebrity accounts, and popular authors who share regular video entries with the world.

How to videos — pretty self-explanatory. These videos show you how to do everything from baking a pie to folding origami to completing home repairs.

Educational videos — some educators have put together videos teaching basic and even advanced lessons in various school subjects. There are even college lectures and continuing education videos available for life long learning.

Business videos — many companies and consultants are making use of video to share things like real estate presentations , product demonstrations, and online portfolios.

The next time you’re on YouTube, Vimeo or other video sharing site, take a few minutes to look at other categories and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two.

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