In Kristin Thompson's take on Neil Gerber's article "The movie magic is gone", she argues against the claim that people will replace viewing movies with creating their own via outlets such as YouTube. This could not be any farther from the truth as one look around YouTube will prove that numerous original content creators are inspired by and use content from cinema. Often these videos will discuss why particular films are so loved by audiences and facts surrounding production of the film. However, not only do these videos serve the purpose of discussion and critique about film, it allows amateurs to put their work on display for a public audience. Websites such as YouTube give exposure that most amateur filmmakers will never receive without
