Internet Delivered Films
Now that the internet is reaching many many more audiences than was once thought there is this big space to be filled by providing consumers with films and series that are seen only via the internet. I found this fantastic website that shows film festivals all around the world and also outlines and provides links to those which are only online as well. The website is called the Film Festival Source. . Not only do they vary in quality but they give access to amateur filmmakers all over the world who may be without the convergent and advanced technology that are required in so many of the worlds biggest film festivals eg Cannes film festival, some of the movies shown here cost millions of dollars to make and only few are provliged enough to have access to these resources and the opportunity to show their movies to a selective crowd of people. Whereas internet delivered films cover a greater array of people watching these films and contributing to the art of amateur film making. I am personally so excited that the internet has given amateur film makers like myself an opportunity to show the world our composition pieces and the access to upload these to online film festival websites.
Here are three of my favourite short films from a selection of online film festival sites:
1st: Passion for Cinema is an online film festival (pfc one) The online film festival for one minute movies.
2nd Movie:
another winner from the pfc awards:
and my favourite of all for its super clever concepts is also from the one minute pfc awards:
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
W W W W W H
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How???
Screen Shots as Words
The pictures and shots of the motion picture can be described through these words in association with these screen shots from How i Met Your Mother.
Who- the close up shows us who we are looking at, our attention is paid to this character through the detailed closeup.
What- described through a mid shot as the action that the character is performing.
When- time is the hardest to capture on the screen. close ups or mid shots are best at depicting when this action is taking place.
Where- the establishing shot probably from a distance as a long shot to give a visual representation of where this is taking place.
Why- a big close up can reveal more about a character and their intentions or emotions.
How- a single medium close-up or a series of medium close-ups shows how an action is happening. example, from intrigue to investigation to shock and horror.
Screen Shots as Words
The pictures and shots of the motion picture can be described through these words in association with these screen shots from How i Met Your Mother.
Who- the close up shows us who we are looking at, our attention is paid to this character through the detailed closeup.
What- described through a mid shot as the action that the character is performing.
When- time is the hardest to capture on the screen. close ups or mid shots are best at depicting when this action is taking place.
Where- the establishing shot probably from a distance as a long shot to give a visual representation of where this is taking place.
Why- a big close up can reveal more about a character and their intentions or emotions.
How- a single medium close-up or a series of medium close-ups shows how an action is happening. example, from intrigue to investigation to shock and horror.
Week 4 Tutorial Scav Hunt!!!
Unfortunately i was unwell for this class so i am completing it through the instructions on the NCT 09 blog.
Answering Questions without Google!
1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin? How long did it take to grow?
Answer found from Wikipedia in the Pumpkin Section. In September 2007, Joe Jutras (of Rhode Island) obtained the title of world’s largest pumpkin with a cream-colored, 1,689-pound (766.12-kilogram) fruit. He is currently said to be working on producing a giant orange pumpkin, as orange pumpkins tend to be smaller and have thinner shells but are more desirable in appearance.
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
In my opinion, i would advise that Twitter would be the most reliable as there are so many many other websites that claim to be her or in contact with her. the personal nature of her posts on twitter seem relevant to her and in my memory i do remember her saying on the David Letterman show that she uses her twitter account all the time. Her most popular twitter account with 31000 people following her is http://twitter.com/lillyallen123
Answering Questions without Google!
1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin? How long did it take to grow?
Answer found from Wikipedia in the Pumpkin Section. In September 2007, Joe Jutras (of Rhode Island) obtained the title of world’s largest pumpkin with a cream-colored, 1,689-pound (766.12-kilogram) fruit. He is currently said to be working on producing a giant orange pumpkin, as orange pumpkins tend to be smaller and have thinner shells but are more desirable in appearance.
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
In my opinion, i would advise that Twitter would be the most reliable as there are so many many other websites that claim to be her or in contact with her. the personal nature of her posts on twitter seem relevant to her and in my memory i do remember her saying on the David Letterman show that she uses her twitter account all the time. Her most popular twitter account with 31000 people following her is http://twitter.com/lillyallen123
I searched this question through Ask and it directed me to the website of the San Diego Zoo
They simply use their 18-inch (46-centimeter) tongues to reach around the thorns. It is thought that the dark color of their tongues protect them from getting sunburned while reaching for leaves on trees.4. How would you define the word 'glycomics'? In your own words, what does it really mean ? What does the term 'seagull manager' refer to?
Wikipedia states that "Glycomics, an analogous term to genomics and proteomics, is the comprehensive study of glycomes (the entire complement of sugars, whether free or present in more complex molecules, of an organism), including genetic, physiologic, pathologic, and other aspects" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycomics). I think this has something to do with breaking down sugars in a body, relating to diet and the functions of all parts of our body in moving sugar and carbohydrates around the body of all living things.
Seagull Manager: Word Spy gave me the answer to this question it states that "(SEE.gul MAN.uh.jur) n. A manager who only interacts with employees to criticize their work or when a problem arises." (http://www.wordspy.com/words/seagullmanager.asp)
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
This answer comes from a film website called closeup-film. He produced his first two feature films in mid-1966 and 1967: a seven minute experimental work shot in colour on 16mm, entitled Transfer ; and a fourteen minute, colour short with the enticing title, From the Drain . Blondie was in Videodrome in 1983 I accessed this info through IMDB.
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
The Conscience of a Hacker (also known as The Hacker Manifesto) is a small essay written January 8, 1986 by a hacker who went by the handle (or pseudonym) of The Mentor (born Loyd Blankenship). It was written after the author's arrest, and first published in the underground hacker ezine Phrack in Volume One, Issue 7, Phile 3 of 10. Today it can be found on many websites, as well as on t-shirts and in films. Found through wikipedia Hacker Manifesto.
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
This answer comes from a film website called closeup-film. He produced his first two feature films in mid-1966 and 1967: a seven minute experimental work shot in colour on 16mm, entitled Transfer ; and a fourteen minute, colour short with the enticing title, From the Drain . Blondie was in Videodrome in 1983 I accessed this info through IMDB.
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
The Conscience of a Hacker (also known as The Hacker Manifesto) is a small essay written January 8, 1986 by a hacker who went by the handle (or pseudonym) of The Mentor (born Loyd Blankenship). It was written after the author's arrest, and first published in the underground hacker ezine Phrack in Volume One, Issue 7, Phile 3 of 10. Today it can be found on many websites, as well as on t-shirts and in films. Found through wikipedia Hacker Manifesto.
7. Why do phone numbers in Hollywood films start with '555'?
Films often use the prefix 555 with the telephone numbers. i searched this answer through yahoo answers.
The answer that was voted the most popular was by James O and he said "They're playing safe. There have been cases in the past where a number was mentioned in a show, and people (having little sense, yes. I know) tried calling the number, and actually rang somebody's telephone.
The 555- prefix is not found in any regular phone number except for directory assistance, which as we all know is 555-1212
Thus, no matter what numbers you put after it, dialing any number starting with 555 will be a non-existent number. No worry about waking somebody up or tying up their phone line with pranksters."
8. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Sydney?
As i used to live in Sydney i am a pro at searching for the cheapest forms of travel between Coolangatta and Sydney. i have always found Jetstar and Virgin Blue flights to be cheaper than trains, buses and cars! With flights from $39 for Jetstar and $45 for Virgin Blue flights.
9. What song was top of the Australian Pop Charts this week in 1965?
I found this answer at Wikipedia. Not sure if this answer is correct but I'm guessing it is a song by The Beatles. i tried other websites like top of the pops but it is a British version and the Top 40 which has controversy over whether it started in 1965 or 1969.
10. Which Brisbane band includes Stephen Stockwell on keyboards and vocals?
Stephen Stockwell performs vocals and plays the keyboard for Brisbane band The Black Assassins. I had to find tis information through a friend's blog as i couldnt find info through general websites like yahoo and ask jeeves etc.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Week 3 tutorial and lecture- Language of the Screen
Language of the screen
searching for the meaning of these terms???
ECU: Google search terms included: ECU, ECU language of the screen, ecu computing language
Incorrect answers came from these websites:
http://www.answers.com/topic/modula-2
http://www.computing.net/answers/programming/ecu-programming/12891.html
http://www.ecu.edu.au/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit
http://www.europechess.org/
and many more...
Actually means:
ECU-extreme close up
"Very small objects or areas or small portions of large objects can be photographed with an extreme closeup shot (ECU), so their images are magnified on the screen. Small machine parts, such as calibrations on a ruler or a match at the end of a cigarette, ca n be very effective when shown on a full screen in an ECU " (http://www.tpub.com/content/photography/14209/css/14209_340.htm)
WS- Wide Sh
ot
"Typically shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings. It has been suggested that long-shot ranges usually correspond to approximately what would be the distance between the front row of the audience and the stage in live theatre. It is now common to refer to a long shot as a "wide shot" because it often requires the use of a wide angle lens." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_shot)
MS- Medium shot
"In film, a medium shot is a camera shot from a medium distance. The dividing
line between "long shot" and "medium shot" is fuzzy, as is the line between "medium shot" and "close-up". In some standard texts and professional references, a full-length view of a human subject is called a medium shot; in this terminology, a shot of the person from the knees up or the waist up is a close-up shot. In other texts, these partial views are called medium shots. (For example, in Europe a medium shot is framed from the waist up.)" (http://www.answers.com/topic/medium-shot)
searching for the meaning of these terms???
ECU: Google search terms included: ECU, ECU language of the screen, ecu computing language
Incorrect answers came from these websites:
http://www.answers.com/topic/modula-2
http://www.computing.net/answers/programming/ecu-programming/12891.html
http://www.ecu.edu.au/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit
http://www.europechess.org/
and many more...
Actually means:
ECU-extreme close up
WS- Wide Sh
ot"Typically shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings. It has been suggested that long-shot ranges usually correspond to approximately what would be the distance between the front row of the audience and the stage in live theatre. It is now common to refer to a long shot as a "wide shot" because it often requires the use of a wide angle lens." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_shot)
MS- Medium shot
"In film, a medium shot is a camera shot from a medium distance. The dividing
line between "long shot" and "medium shot" is fuzzy, as is the line between "medium shot" and "close-up". In some standard texts and professional references, a full-length view of a human subject is called a medium shot; in this terminology, a shot of the person from the knees up or the waist up is a close-up shot. In other texts, these partial views are called medium shots. (For example, in Europe a medium shot is framed from the waist up.)" (http://www.answers.com/topic/medium-shot)
Week 3 Tutorial and Lecture
History of Computing
The history of computing is long and diverse and spans a long long time! Some interesting facts within the history of computing include:
Visual Timeline of recent computing milestones:
(http://inventors.about.com/library/blcoindex.htm) (Written by Mary Bellis, accessed 12/09/09)
Internet History:
early internet applications:
The history of computing is long and diverse and spans a long long time! Some interesting facts within the history of computing include:
- 1950's-IBM first commercially produce computers
- 1960's-The idea of the Internet came from RAND corporation in the 1960's while this "think-tank" was considering nuclear war scenarios
- 1975
- the first PC (personal computer) is made yet does barely anything useful as it doesn't have a language - 1975- Bill Gates starts Microsoft in his garage to devise a language for computers to communicate with people. Computers today would not be the same without the input from Bill Gates and his company now one of the most successful and profitable companies in the world. Microsoft
- 1978- Apple II was launched at the West Coast Computer Fair. Apple computers as one of the worlds largest computing firms obviously have a long history all of their own.This website holds some very interesting facts and a detailed timeline about the history of apple com
puters within the history of computing framework. http://www.apple-history.com/
- 1990's- The World Wide Web is seen as one use of the internet so computers can communicate with one another
Visual Timeline of recent computing milestones:
| IBM The IBM PC - Home Computer | From an "Acorn" grows a personal computer revolution | |
| | Microsoft MS-DOS Computer Operating System | From "Quick And Dirty" comes the operating system of the century. |
| | Apple Lisa Computer | The first home computer with a GUI, graphical user interface. |
| | Apple Macintosh Computer | The more affordable home computer with a GUI. |
| | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft begins the friendly war with Apple. |
Internet History:
early internet applications:
- electronic mail
- file transfer protocol
- internet relay chat
- multiple user dungeon
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Youtube forms of convergent technology
This robot combines so many features of technology (cameras, wifi, voice recognition etc) and its totally adorable too!
Another example of convergent technology is this technologically convergent fish. it uses a huge array of technology including sensors so it can swim around and know where its boundaries are. it was designed by Essex University.
4 Examples of Convergent technology
http://www.rca.ac.uk/UploadedImages/apple-iphone-in-hand-thumb.jpgThis is the iphone, useful for calling, texting and facebooking people. It combines features of a computer and a phone combined for the ultimate in convergent technology and definitely one of the most popular forms of everday convergent technology today.
Another convergent device is the mini laptop. The most popular one would be the Sony Vaio as it is compact yet combines many many features.
http://media.pcadvisor.co.uk/cmsdata/news/109200/sony_vaio_p_mini_laptop_300.jpg
The Kulla is a 2-seater pure electric vehicle with a maximum running distance of 140km on a single charge. These hybrid vehicles are environmentally friendly while also making use of many different kinds of technology that are in normal cars. They are said to be the 'way of the future' and look pretty cool aswell!http://www.treehugger.com/Great-Wall-Kunna-chinese-electric-468.jpg
Facebook and Myspace is another form of revolutionary convergent technology which allow people to communicate with friends across the other end of the world and also combines features like 'gadgets' and games all within the one social networking site.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/04/facebook.jpg
Convergence Week 2 Tutorial
Convergence
Convergence refers to the culmination of technology into once device. Smart phones and computers have revolutionized the way we communicate. It is the interlinking of previously separate ways of sharing information which leads to this new way of interaction. I personally use facebook and i find it the easiest way of communicating with friends all around the world cause it costs too much money to be calling them all the time. Of course i really want an iphone aswell to make this facebooking addiction easier to handle when i am on the move!
Convergent Devices:
smart phones
computers-internet
social networking sites- myspace/ facebook etc
Convergence refers to the culmination of technology into once device. Smart phones and computers have revolutionized the way we communicate. It is the interlinking of previously separate ways of sharing information which leads to this new way of interaction. I personally use facebook and i find it the easiest way of communicating with friends all around the world cause it costs too much money to be calling them all the time. Of course i really want an iphone aswell to make this facebooking addiction easier to handle when i am on the move!
Convergent Devices:
smart phones
computers-internet
social networking sites- myspace/ facebook etc
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