Tutespark task.
Definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_jamming
Culture jamming, a tactic used by many consumer social movements[1], is a mechanism in which an activist or activist group attempts to disrupt or subvert mainstream cultural institutions including corporate advertising. Culture jamming is often seen as a form of subvertising.
This site http://www2.fiu.edu/~mizrachs/Culture_jamming.html talks about the origins of culture jamming. Discusses the “Feast of fools” a medieval festival were role reversal occurs.
There were other initial periods discussed in tute about 1920 Switzerland and other considerations of the first aspects of cultural jamming.
http://cnc.sagepub.com/content/28/3/103.abstract, shows an abstract about the relationship origins between situational international and cultural jamming,
Random examples. http://www.google.com.au/images?q=culture+jamming+example&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=oIF0TIqnKIymvgOghtWUBg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CC8QsAQwAw&biw=1130&bih=826
provided the following images. 25/8/10
http://www.psfk.com/tag/fast-food - Article on a healthy fast food chain.
http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/eco-terrorist-suvs-and-saddam-hussein/429/
This next youtube clip had an impact on me as a damaging jam.
Link found on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBSIQmgKXR4 on 26 / 08 10
Culture Jamming - "SAY NO TO DISNEY SWEATSHOPS"
Influence jamming.
The following clips are about the introduction of anti-bullying gay education programs in America, discusses the methods and unfounded claims that won the rights to introduce the programs. I have no negative views, I just found it interesting.
How to jam homosexuality into public schools: Just call it "safety"!!
Link checked 26/08/10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7MzM8ABzCk&NR=1
Obama appoints Gay to Dept of Education (Protect Our Schools Protect our Children!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIUnPoqIm08
Alternative influential jamming.
Culture Jamming Sexploitation -Would Yah?
Link 26/08/10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp6gjxCRuxs&p=B7061476B8672DD8&playnext=1&index=23
Real Beauty
Link viewed 26/08/10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRJIMPxhP8&feature=related
The lecture touched on the concept of cultural jamming, but mostly discussed the association between the production and consumption of media i.e. film music etc.
Expansion on the big and small screen variants and the difference between the passive and active functions available. The active functions ,that is the easier ability to upload, email, text and bluetooth media through handheld devises and internet services have opened avenues to the populace to engage in social journalism and other individual concepts.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Week 4 Tute answers get a drink and make yourself comfortable.
Tutespark Week 4.
1. Where and when did usable online video start? (Provide some refs. and an example if possible)
Did a quick google search. Online video history information.
The following youtube clip resulted. A bit of a Youtube sales pitch with the When of online video indicated as late 1990,s with the introduction of the internet which provided greater bandwidth availability. Providing the function of uploading video and other media onto websites but not the ability to share video until the introduction of YouTube in Feb 05.
Ref: http://www.5min.com/Video/History-of-Online-Video-and-YouTube-95793661
Don’t like this as an answer but could not find anything better and have spent to much time on it already!
Search variations included; introduction, initiation, history, origins, evolution, online downloaded, uploaded, video, media, film, etc. Options other than google; AOL, Alta Vista, Bing, Youtube, Wiki, and others.
2. In the lecture we heard about technological innovations that were used by the studios to lure audiences. (Mostly to combat the popularity of TV)
What recent innovations are being used to lure us in the movies?
Google search of “What cinema innovations lure us to movies”
The following site identifies the 3D Cinema innovation for investors and patrons. The experience and 3D the experience of the future. Blah Blah Blah.
Ref: http://www.cgeye.net/?p=36
This URL http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/Opinion/Your-Say/202051/Viewer-choice-may-render-cinema-quota-law-pointless.html from the same search identified “with improvements in both screen and sound quality, led to a revival.” This revival of cinema patronage is threatened by the introduction of on demand viewing and home entertainment technologies.
Further searches to identify actual research of cinema lures; google search of cinema lures research.
Identified price and income as factors this reference, http://ideas.repec.org/a/pio/envira/v37y2005i3p483-501.html looked at location and distance as a factor for consumers.
What are they luring us from?
Using the same references above, the main theme is an attempt to lure consumers away from online legal or illegal acquisition of film or predominantly the loss of pofit from the easy online access to the same material.
Additionally, in combination with sociology and other schools of thought the idea of “getting out of the house” is argued. ( http://www.whitehutchinson.com/leisure/articles/87.shtml ) - this is not a lure as such it is just further information.
3. Are short films still being made? Why? Who pays for them to be made?
In short yes. Short films are more common today as the function of making the film and distributing the content is more accessible.
Home/amateur films and independent low budget film are payed for by the individuals or some sponsor and mainstream short films are contracted by larger agencies, companies and production companies. Some examples.
Short film pixar ‘ For the Birds’
Short film amateur comedy - interesting also reflection on the previous lectures on methods of shot. Note this is crap.
The dates
This one is a student short film – Not so Fast.
4. The term viral is thrown about ad-hoc but what does it mean in film/movie arena? Give some examples.
The definition of viral video through
http://www.yourdictionary.com/computer/viral-video
viral video - A video that spreads quickly via the Internet. It is often a short clip on a video sharing site such as YouTube that people reference in blogs, e-mails and instant messages. See viral marketing.
An example of the many I received via email several times.
5. Online video distribution isn't limited to the short film format. We are now starting to see television styled shows made solely for internet release (webisodes). Find an example of this style of content and discuss how viewing television content in this way can positively and negatively affect the viewer's experience.
An example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Th9JJLCQA
Dean Koontz's "Odd Passenger" Webisode 1
Ok there are several ways this can impact the viewers experience but I will touch on only a few.
This can be positive as come webisodes content may never be available on mainstream TV, therefore not enjoyed. A negative could include a viewers expectations as they may think that a particular quality will be achieved but through this medium budget restraints are not a consideration and any material can be observed via the net.
Next is choice, if the viewer does not like what they see they can easily access an alternate webisode option. On that note there is no real awareness of how long the episodes will be continued unlike mainstream TV mostly a series will last at least a season, dependant on market research it may continue.
1. Where and when did usable online video start? (Provide some refs. and an example if possible)
Did a quick google search. Online video history information.
The following youtube clip resulted. A bit of a Youtube sales pitch with the When of online video indicated as late 1990,s with the introduction of the internet which provided greater bandwidth availability. Providing the function of uploading video and other media onto websites but not the ability to share video until the introduction of YouTube in Feb 05.
Ref: http://www.5min.com/Video/History-of-Online-Video-and-YouTube-95793661
Don’t like this as an answer but could not find anything better and have spent to much time on it already!
Search variations included; introduction, initiation, history, origins, evolution, online downloaded, uploaded, video, media, film, etc. Options other than google; AOL, Alta Vista, Bing, Youtube, Wiki, and others.
2. In the lecture we heard about technological innovations that were used by the studios to lure audiences. (Mostly to combat the popularity of TV)
What recent innovations are being used to lure us in the movies?
Google search of “What cinema innovations lure us to movies”
The following site identifies the 3D Cinema innovation for investors and patrons. The experience and 3D the experience of the future. Blah Blah Blah.
Ref: http://www.cgeye.net/?p=36
This URL http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/Opinion/Your-Say/202051/Viewer-choice-may-render-cinema-quota-law-pointless.html from the same search identified “with improvements in both screen and sound quality, led to a revival.” This revival of cinema patronage is threatened by the introduction of on demand viewing and home entertainment technologies.
Further searches to identify actual research of cinema lures; google search of cinema lures research.
Identified price and income as factors this reference, http://ideas.repec.org/a/pio/envira/v37y2005i3p483-501.html looked at location and distance as a factor for consumers.
What are they luring us from?
Using the same references above, the main theme is an attempt to lure consumers away from online legal or illegal acquisition of film or predominantly the loss of pofit from the easy online access to the same material.
Additionally, in combination with sociology and other schools of thought the idea of “getting out of the house” is argued. ( http://www.whitehutchinson.com/leisure/articles/87.shtml ) - this is not a lure as such it is just further information.
3. Are short films still being made? Why? Who pays for them to be made?
In short yes. Short films are more common today as the function of making the film and distributing the content is more accessible.
Home/amateur films and independent low budget film are payed for by the individuals or some sponsor and mainstream short films are contracted by larger agencies, companies and production companies. Some examples.
Short film pixar ‘ For the Birds’
Short film amateur comedy - interesting also reflection on the previous lectures on methods of shot. Note this is crap.
The dates
This one is a student short film – Not so Fast.
4. The term viral is thrown about ad-hoc but what does it mean in film/movie arena? Give some examples.
The definition of viral video through
http://www.yourdictionary.com/computer/viral-video
viral video - A video that spreads quickly via the Internet. It is often a short clip on a video sharing site such as YouTube that people reference in blogs, e-mails and instant messages. See viral marketing.
An example of the many I received via email several times.
5. Online video distribution isn't limited to the short film format. We are now starting to see television styled shows made solely for internet release (webisodes). Find an example of this style of content and discuss how viewing television content in this way can positively and negatively affect the viewer's experience.
An example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Th9JJLCQA
Dean Koontz's "Odd Passenger" Webisode 1
Ok there are several ways this can impact the viewers experience but I will touch on only a few.
This can be positive as come webisodes content may never be available on mainstream TV, therefore not enjoyed. A negative could include a viewers expectations as they may think that a particular quality will be achieved but through this medium budget restraints are not a consideration and any material can be observed via the net.
Next is choice, if the viewer does not like what they see they can easily access an alternate webisode option. On that note there is no real awareness of how long the episodes will be continued unlike mainstream TV mostly a series will last at least a season, dependant on market research it may continue.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Reflection of week 3 and 4 lectures
I have spent some time thinking about the lecture in week 3, I come out a little confused. The topic was the history of technology and computers, or digital communication. I am not sure what specific topic we were meant to take away from this time.
The full extent of the notes were not covered and what was touched on, I found it unclear what was of importance.
The tute was handy in engaging search techniques, also I found it difficult to relate to the subject matter of the notes and tutespark task.
I did however find the method of trying to engage the lecture participants in the subject matter a good style to use. The participation was a bit poor and slowed the lecture progression and may have produced a drawback to the information that should have made the overall learning possible.
Unfortunately, having been ill I missed the lecture and tute for week 4, which I feel has unset my progression.
I have read the lecture notes and found then informative and interesting. The progression of film styles and the technologies used to provide various quality films was interesting to consider. Additionally, the way we as consumers draw on these features is interesting as it made me think about the options, costs and methods making the world smaller and more accessible for the various styles of film. Examples include home movies, university student films, low budget, through to the high budget feature films.
I do enjoy seeing various films made more available through the net, but it has not stopped me form going and enjoying the cinema and feature films.
Are couple of net films I have enjoyed are added, now that I know how to place them to my blog..
The full extent of the notes were not covered and what was touched on, I found it unclear what was of importance.
The tute was handy in engaging search techniques, also I found it difficult to relate to the subject matter of the notes and tutespark task.
I did however find the method of trying to engage the lecture participants in the subject matter a good style to use. The participation was a bit poor and slowed the lecture progression and may have produced a drawback to the information that should have made the overall learning possible.
Unfortunately, having been ill I missed the lecture and tute for week 4, which I feel has unset my progression.
I have read the lecture notes and found then informative and interesting. The progression of film styles and the technologies used to provide various quality films was interesting to consider. Additionally, the way we as consumers draw on these features is interesting as it made me think about the options, costs and methods making the world smaller and more accessible for the various styles of film. Examples include home movies, university student films, low budget, through to the high budget feature films.
I do enjoy seeing various films made more available through the net, but it has not stopped me form going and enjoying the cinema and feature films.
Are couple of net films I have enjoyed are added, now that I know how to place them to my blog..
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tute 11 Aug 10
The task was to identify early digital devices, firstly some definitions.
digital signal Group of electrical or other pulses in a computer or communications system. They may represent data, sounds or pictures. Pulses in a stream of digital signals are represented by zeros and ones in the binary system. This is distinctly different from an analogue signal.
analogue signal In telecommunications and electronics, transmission of information by means of variation in a continuous waveform. An analogue signal varies (usually in amplitude or frequency) in proportion to the value of the information in the signal. See also digital signal
Ref: http://www.oxfordreference.com.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t142.e418&category=
11 aug 10
Treasure hunt 11 Aug 10
Q1. Weight of the worlds largest machine?
Searching via alta vista an older search engine. Searched guiness heaviest machines. Referred http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26439957
Discussed the $10 Billion particle accelerator a devise covering 27km underground.
Q2. Best way quickest and most reliable way to contact ozzy osborne.
Alta vista. Unsuccessful will come back to it.
Q3. When and what was the first example of global digital communication.
Searching Alta vista. Next
Q4. What is the form of travel from the gold coast to Melbourne?
Searching Ask.com. http://www.airfaresflights.com.au/flights/Gold%20Coast/Melbourne-MEL/
Flights $78 one way.
Skipping the end
Q10. translate these questions to klingon
Ask.com. http://www.mrklingon.org/
Q1. nuq 'oH [the] [weight] vo' [the] [worlds] [biggest] [machine] chay' 'ar ta'ta' 'oH [cost] Daq chen
Q2. nuq 'oH [the] [best] [way] [quickest] HochHom [reliable] Daq [contact] [Ozzy] [Osborne]
Q3. ghorgh 'ej nuq ghaHta' [the] wa'DIch [example] vo' [global] [digital] [communication]
etc
digital signal Group of electrical or other pulses in a computer or communications system. They may represent data, sounds or pictures. Pulses in a stream of digital signals are represented by zeros and ones in the binary system. This is distinctly different from an analogue signal.
analogue signal In telecommunications and electronics, transmission of information by means of variation in a continuous waveform. An analogue signal varies (usually in amplitude or frequency) in proportion to the value of the information in the signal. See also digital signal
Ref: http://www.oxfordreference.com.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t142.e418&category=
11 aug 10
Treasure hunt 11 Aug 10
Q1. Weight of the worlds largest machine?
Searching via alta vista an older search engine. Searched guiness heaviest machines. Referred http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26439957
Discussed the $10 Billion particle accelerator a devise covering 27km underground.
Q2. Best way quickest and most reliable way to contact ozzy osborne.
Alta vista. Unsuccessful will come back to it.
Q3. When and what was the first example of global digital communication.
Searching Alta vista. Next
Q4. What is the form of travel from the gold coast to Melbourne?
Searching Ask.com. http://www.airfaresflights.com.au/flights/Gold%20Coast/Melbourne-MEL/
Flights $78 one way.
Skipping the end
Q10. translate these questions to klingon
Ask.com. http://www.mrklingon.org/
Q1. nuq 'oH [the] [weight] vo' [the] [worlds] [biggest] [machine] chay' 'ar ta'ta' 'oH [cost] Daq chen
Q2. nuq 'oH [the] [best] [way] [quickest] HochHom [reliable] Daq [contact] [Ozzy] [Osborne]
Q3. ghorgh 'ej nuq ghaHta' [the] wa'DIch [example] vo' [global] [digital] [communication]
etc
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Entertaining Task in Tutorial.
In the tutorial this week we were given an entertaining task, to break into groups and tell a story through a series of photographs. After tacking into a group we had to use “the Lost Key” as our concept and go off and create something special.
After brainstorming for around 3 minutes, we wondered off and used items we had lying around life a car and a set of keys. This formed the basis of our adventure. With our groups broad scope of photography and acting experience we wondered around semi aimlessly, armed only with the lecture notes explaining common shot techniquies. Plotting the scenes and working the campus, we were happy with our final snaps, less the rubbish we deleted.
After ordering and adding a comical tune, we got board waiting for others to finish and started playing around with the slideshow some more.
It was good to play with the MAC OS as I have had limited exposure the MAC’s. Additionally, I am looking forward to learning how to correctly add URLs or youtube clips to my blog next tutorial.
After brainstorming for around 3 minutes, we wondered off and used items we had lying around life a car and a set of keys. This formed the basis of our adventure. With our groups broad scope of photography and acting experience we wondered around semi aimlessly, armed only with the lecture notes explaining common shot techniquies. Plotting the scenes and working the campus, we were happy with our final snaps, less the rubbish we deleted.
After ordering and adding a comical tune, we got board waiting for others to finish and started playing around with the slideshow some more.
It was good to play with the MAC OS as I have had limited exposure the MAC’s. Additionally, I am looking forward to learning how to correctly add URLs or youtube clips to my blog next tutorial.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Week 2 lect
This week we went through the aspects that make film not only an art but a form of communication. We discussed the different genre and the genre cycles that often occur over time.
Next we discussed the vocabulary of film as conveyed through the different shots and the methods of employing these shot sizes. The intent is to elicit emotion within the viewer.
The shot sizes are used as words to explicate who, how, when, where, why and whom. Finally the rules of film making – Head room, how the head is positioned in the shot. The talking room - the position of the personality as they speak or display an action within the shot. Additionally the rule of thirds were the tendency is to place a figure in the centre of the shot – this rule is how the figure is placed over intersect points after breaking the frame into thirds. Lastly the 180o rule, keeping two characters on one side of a line that intersects them.
The following links shows a couple of films which follow some of the rules as discussed in last lecture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRVo3hwRYMU&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apEZpYnN_1g
Next we discussed the vocabulary of film as conveyed through the different shots and the methods of employing these shot sizes. The intent is to elicit emotion within the viewer.
The shot sizes are used as words to explicate who, how, when, where, why and whom. Finally the rules of film making – Head room, how the head is positioned in the shot. The talking room - the position of the personality as they speak or display an action within the shot. Additionally the rule of thirds were the tendency is to place a figure in the centre of the shot – this rule is how the figure is placed over intersect points after breaking the frame into thirds. Lastly the 180o rule, keeping two characters on one side of a line that intersects them.
The following links shows a couple of films which follow some of the rules as discussed in last lecture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRVo3hwRYMU&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apEZpYnN_1g
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