The Daily Overview project is inspired by a phenomenon experienced by astronauts known as the Overview Effect, which references the major change in their perspective after they viewing Earth from space. It is with this in mind that the Daily Overview project endeavors to provide everyday people with the same perspective shift.
As written on the Daily Overview website, "From our line of sight on the earth's surface, it’s impossible to fully appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the things we’ve constructed, the sheer complexity of the systems we’ve developed, or the devastating impact that we’ve had on our planet." But with this project's help, people will to see how these systems have shaped the Earth while gathering a deeper understanding of the human species as a whole. It features one new image a day.
Ambitious Aerial Photography
'Daily Overview' Helps People Fully Appreciate Manmade Structures
Trend Themes
1. Overview Effect-inspired Photography - Develop new photography projects that aim to recreate the Overview Effect experience for viewers and promote a bird's-eye view perspective.
2. Aerial Photography Platforms - Develop online platforms and social media channels to provide a showcase for aerial photographers and promote their work to a wider audience.
3. Satellite Imaging Services - Develop satellite imaging services for public use, allowing people to view aerial imagery and data for a variety of purposes such as weather prediction, disaster response, and urban planning.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can benefit from developing new techniques and platforms to capture and showcase aerial photography to a wider audience.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms can benefit from promoting aerial photography to users as a way of providing more perspective and encouraging wider environmental awareness.
3. Mapping & Geospatial Analysis - The mapping & geospatial analysis industry can benefit from developing additional satellite imaging services that provide detailed and up-to-date imagery of the earth's surface.