Kraig Adams Podcast Johnny Harris - Borders Creator and Filmmaking Journalist for Vox
Apr 2, 2023
Johnny Harris, Vox journalist and Borders creator, discusses his transition from animator to journalist, insights on Japan, Stockholm, and Iceland, the tourism economy, gear evolution in filmmaking, YouTube competition, and the power of video in the digital era. He reflects on blending serious journalism with lighthearted vlogging for a hybrid approach.
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Unintentional Video Career
- Johnny Harris's career in video wasn't intentional, as web video wasn't prominent when he left college.
- His early career involved animation and creating a video resume that landed him a job at Vox.
From Animator to Documentarian
- Johnny Harris transitioned from animator to documentary filmmaker at Vox after pitching a story in Cuba.
- The success of his Cuba project led to more documentaries and eventually the "Borders" series.
Vlogging as a Journalistic Tool
- Harris combined documentary filmmaking with vlogging, adding spontaneous, contextualized commentary.
- He views vlogging as a versatile format applicable to various purposes, including journalism.