The epically disasterous video

So the video I uploaded is exactly how I remember..cut off about 20 seconds more at the very least it could have finished that last word! Unfortunately I couldnt even check it because it was a swf file...not that I'd be able to do anything but still..Well what that bit of the video was supposed to say is "The internet can be used to manipulate what you see and hear" I then had a few screenshots or pictures of different examples like Wikipedia and gossip websites...

The video update

This was the first video update I made ages back and forgot to redo or even just do another one in addition to this one...shame I dont have my camera with me or I would have just mocked one up


Also the reason some of these posts are after 12 (for those who actually care) ..its because despite not having internet for the good part of 2 weeks (yes I know, how did I survive?) because of issues at home I moved out...and thus had until earlier today no internet, though I will say technology has been the least of my worries...(might not have been saying that if I couldnt get Facebook on my phone though)


The video is taking a while to load so I clicked cancel but it appears to still be there? I suppose Ill find out if it worked in a moment

The things you forget about...

So almost forgot about this old thing...didnt turn out as epic as I initailly anticipated but...it gives the message...I hope

Week 9

For my essay I have chosen question 5.

"Is there a conflict between notions of copyright and free speech? How is new communication technology impacting on both those ideas and what are the effects in terms of profits and costs and the quality of democratic debate."

I've gone with this question because besides the fact that I think (hoping I'm right) it's actually interesting...and as I previously mentioned I covered some Copyright back in Year 12 so it should help me get a grasp on things.

Im basically going to begin with what the difference between copyright and free speech and what they mean. Then I'll focus on how each of them relate to particular people (the public, business etc.) and effectively how that affects us...thats where I think I'm headed anyway

Week 8 cont.

Finding content for my video is proving a bit of a challenge. My idea was to create a montage of different bits of material and have it basically say a message about internet usage. Is it entirely my own, not all of it..not at the moment- but its for educational purposes right? Hopefully I can gather some more material though. I'm ultimately using video material off of youtube and pictures from online to construct this message.

Week 8

Researching for this essay is reminding me a lot of Year 12. I covered about a terms worth of content on copyright, although it was predominately film related, it has definately helped with understanding some of the content covered so far..which is always good.

Week 7

Dispite its general usefullness, Wikipedia is what it is a 'Peer Production', thus it is unreliable. As it is, it has no structure and no dedicated governance, relying on everyone to be on the same page with education, formatting and referencing for it to have any credibility. For this reason it can not be used as a credible source.
That said, as part of Gen Y, it is common place when in doubt about something, go to "Wiki" because it is helpful for general knowledge, to get an idea of a concept - a foot hole as such and can be used to get credible sources.

Week 6 cont.

I have chosen an editing program called "Videopad" which I have used once before. In the past (Back in the good old days of high school) I used Final Cut Pro which is state of the art editing software, so using this was incredibly frustrating- then again it was free so what do you expect?

So I will upload when its finished..and hopefully not half bad

WEEK 6

Discuss issues arising out of the lecture particularly why Hollywood is having so much trouble adapting to the rise of the internet. For it 116 year history, cinema has depended on technological change for its existence and then for the new developments (colour, sound, TV, recorders, 3D, VHS, DVD, CGI) that have kept the format fresh and interesting to audiences who can quickly become jaded. What makes the internet different? Is downloading killing Hollywood or could it be the path to new beginnings?
While Hollywood has relied and utilised the advancements in technology to remain as strong an industry as it has over the past century the internet would appear to be crippling it. This in my opinion is because, although it is a useful technology it means that people are now able to access the same movie they would see in the cinema for next to no cost (only the cost for the internet connection and downloads) without having to go out and spend a lot more then they just did. Despite the quality of some of these videos it would appear that the accessabiltty of these movies far outway the negatives.

Although downloading is hurting the industry I believe there are ways to minimise it. Bringing out movies to DVD earlier for instance..

Comments about my blogging experience...

I have to say it hasn't been as annoying as first thought and I feel if you hit the mark right with what your saying blogging could easily become a full on involving experience where you can honestly coney thoughts and comments on particular matters and see what others also have to say.

Im looking forward to my next stage in blogging in the coming weeks

:)

Week 5

1.
accelerator near Geneva, Switzerland. This machine is 505 m (1,656 ft) long, 202 m (663 ft) wide, and 80 m (262 ft) high, with a weight of 11,000 tonnes"
4.
No idea

5.
Carpool?

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9.
Wiki seems to mention only tricycles and snowmobiles but I also found this site that suggests Volkswagon beetles



10. Spanish:
¿Dónde estaba la primera universidad establecida y en qué año?
¿Lo que se denomina banda de Stephen Stockwell y lo que él jugar? ¿Puede nombrar un par de sus canciones?
¿Cuál es el peso de la máquina más grande del mundo? ¿Cuánto cuesta para construir?
¿Quién es el abogado de Justin Bieber, y lo que es la mejor manera (más rápida, más fiable) ponerse en contacto con el abogado?
¿Cuál es la forma más barata de viajar desde la costa de oro a Melbourne?
¿Quién es Hatsune Miku? ¿Qué empresa ella pertenece a? ¿Cuál es su cumpleaños?
Encontrar una webcam vivo en Belarús. Encontrar un lugar para alojarse en la Antártida.
¿Qué canción era tope de las listas de pop australianas esta semana en 1991?
¿Qué tipo de coche se utiliza para hacer 'Google Street View'?
Traducir estas preguntas en español y, a continuación, se traducen en inglés.
English: Where was the first University established and in which year?
What is Stephen Stockwell's band called and what does he play? Can you name a couple of their songs?
What is the weight of the world’s biggest machine? How much did it cost to build?
Who is Justin Bieber's lawyer, and what is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact the lawyer?
What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Melbourne?
Who is Hatsune Miku? What company does she belong to? What is her birthday?
Find a live webcam in Belarus. Find a place to stay in Antarctica.
What song was top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1991?
What type of car is used to make ‘Google Street View’?
Translate these questions into Spanish and then translate them back into English.
http://www.spanishdict.com/translation I may have done spanish last semester but I still needed a translater for most of ithttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/take-a-look-at-the-vehicle-thats-taking-a-look-at-you/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View#Camerashttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-largest-machine-in-the-world.htm

Week 4

Week 4

Did social media cause the British Riots?My honest opinion is no. The riots were intitiated out of anger for lost loved ones and then escalted. Sure social media played an influential role in escalating or at the very least prolonged the end of the riots. I say this namely because social media, particularly the blackberry messaging system enabled rioters to organise attacks and also notify looters when cops were coming therefore it made it especially difficult for police to crack down on these people. In the end most of the rioters had no real motive other than to steal expensive gear - "We need a minimum of 200 hungry people. We're not broke, but who says no to free stuff" read one message"


Task 2
Terms of ServiceFacebook Site Governance Page) and an opportunity to comment. To get notice of any future changes to this Statement, visit our Facebook Site Governance Page and become a fan". My understanding of this is, we (facebook) will notify you of any changes to this statement, but only if your a fan of the Facebook Site Governance Page and effectively rules out a lot of people because the most common way of finding out this and thus becoming a fan is by reading the terms. http://www.facebook.com/fbsitegovernanceIts that same annoying legal mumbo jumbo that's always inbetween whatever program, software or application that you want to use and you using it. For the most part we never actually read them, rather skip to the end a select ok or finish (I know I dont myself). But what does it all mean...well in all honesty to cover themselves from any legal situation that may arise. I recently took a look at Facebooks terms to try and get my head around it. I'll be honest, I couldn't be bothered to read it all nevermind understand it all but I did still skim over it all to see if there was anything interesting. I found this little part written under 13. Amendments - "We can change this Statement if we provide you notice (by posting the change on the
Out of the 750 million + active facebook users, not even 2 million have liked the Facebook Site Governance Page.


http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statisticshttp://www.siliconrepublic.com/new-media/item/23066-london-rioters-used-blackbe

Week 3

So although its been a while since I last blogged I had been keeping up with the tasks and I'm only getting around to upload them now...thought I had left it late enough..always the case you intend on doing something but get sidetracked..although I think I've learnt my lesson..in true technological style some of the documents I saved corrupted on a USB fortunately I had some back-ups...but they just werent up to date..nonetheless here they are!

Week 3

Task 1
1. tockwell, S. 1981. Kuranda Police Shooting, Legal Service Bulletin. Vol 6, pg 48-49.　
2.
Flaming Carrot Comics, no. 7, by Bob Burden. (Burbank, CA:Renegade Press, 1985). 36 page(s)
Finding this took a bit of fiddling around but I eventually got onto some of the trail databases and found an online comic database, "Independent and Underground Comics". I then proceeded to search comics by character and found the one above which is the first volume featuring Governor Slugwell.
3.
"Long-term and intensive GSM and CDMA mobile phone use may cause damage to cochlea as well as the auditory cortex."
Panda N, Modi R, Munjal S, Virk R. Auditory changes in mobile users: is evidence forthcoming?. Otolaryngology--Head And Neck Surgery: Official Journal Of American Academy Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery [serial online]. April 2011;144(4):581-585. Available from: MEDLINE, Ipswich, MA. Accessed August 25, 2011.
　4.
found this by simply going onto databases in the quicklinks and then going trial atabases. American Film Scripts was top of the list and exactly what I thought would et me the results I was after.
5.Blade Runner (1982): Draft script. Screenplay by: Fancher, Hampton 　
Task 2Despite its initial success, MySpace seems a non-existant word, vaguely something in the rear view mirror. Although it still has its faithful follows it would appear that MySpace has been dead for a few years now, since the inception of facebook. Ultimately its demise was due to its inabilty to change, to progress. While Myspace focused on its strong features like entertainment/music they didn't do what every successful organisation, business has to do to atleast maintain its followers, and thats change. This is why Facebook has succeeded where MySpace failed.
Leon looks shocked, surprised. But the needles in the computer barely move. Holden goes for the inside of his coat. But big Leon is faster. His laser burns a hole the size of a nickel through Holden's stomach

Tute 2

So as part of this weeks tasks I have to make 5 friends/followers...3down 2 to go. I also had to find a video that was related to new communication technology. I instantly thought of this one a family friend showed me a little while back; my family is scottish, which is why it was so funny, especially because this happens to be so similar to when my dad uses his phone. I will be posting again soon once I have found an interesting application that  "allows you use or analyse some aspect of the web more effectively"

So this is my first time blogging...starting now for uni. First impression, not that bad, we shall see how the rest of the semester goes