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..