In Defense of the Poor Image

This text differs from other works we have read. Steyerl wrote this in what seems to be the late 2000's. He begins by defining 'poor image' as a modern photo that has essentially been abused by reposts. The first point is the image resolution, which is related to sharpness. Resolution did not exist with film, but it has now taken an important spot because it contributes to the richness of an image. The second point is resurrection which is primarily related to the commercialization of footage. This involves the exclusion of some forms because they do not make money, and also the redistribution of cinema. The third point jumps off this last point with privatization and piracy. Poor images are not assigned value, and making cinema private encourages piracy and causes a rise in poor images being circulated. The fourth idea is that of imperfect cinema. Imperfect cinema is more accepting than perfect cinema because there are fewer rules. This is related to poor images because poor images are the same as popular cinema. As imperfect cinema rises, it becomes poor, and the nature of rules in perfect cinema disqualifies it from being poor or without value. The fifth portion is about visual bonds, basically, the cinema can be used to tie a group of people together in support of an agenda. This means poor images are inherently related to propaganda. The sixth and final point is just called "Now". This presents the idea that poor images keep older images alive because they can be recirculated under the idea of a poor image. Poor images are all about the distribution of media.