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Project Hyperessay 2: Technical Realization

Esmond

Thursday, Nov 05, 2015 - 02:54:08 pm

@ Esmond Heng

My project is all about playing with the space of the viewer’s screen. Three live cameras will be broadcasting different images, and composited together on Wirecast Pro to form a sort of triptych on screen. The center image will show a live image of my computer screen, which will be playing a pre-recorded video of my soccer boots against the gray Read more →

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Interesting that you want to bring the piece into a critique of the live. One thing you might consider is whether to play off of the response of viewers in the YouTube chat. Even though there is an approximately 15 second delay, it would still be interesting to respond to any comments, which would articulate the idea of the live. I am fascinated by how you are playing with space, that seems to be the main point of the piece. How we inhabit electronic space that is fractured and multi-dimensional. Like the third space (because it is not exactly networked, but in a way it is because you are integrating multiple cameras), we can achieve interesting points of contact without actually making physical contact. Since soccer is a sport of physical contact, with the ball, and between the players, perhaps that is another idea to play with: how points of contact function in the third space as opposed to the first space.
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Project Hyperessay #2

Paige

Thursday, Nov 05, 2015 - 01:59:52 pm

@ Nichole

For the technical realisation of my project we will set up a three way communication between me, my friend and the broadcast using wirecast, skype, local desktop presenter, a phone, a webcam, the main computer, a pen and large piece of paper.

I would be set up in the classroom with a large piece of paper on the wall and Read more →

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This is very thorough and well done. I am wondering if you also want to discuss the drawing itself, or is that supposed to take a back seat to the conversation. For tonight, is Grace prepared to rehearse? We haven't scheduled the rehearsals so can she be on call and ready tonight? We can discuss all this later. I am really glad to see that have very accurately and thoughtfully described the system design and process we discussed. I think it is going to be a very interesting performance.
Grace will be coming tonight at 7 for an hour I think, so she can get set up, but she had something on later tonight so the earlier the better
Great, we'll start off with your piece.

Escaping, Technical Realisation

Kamarule

Thursday, Nov 05, 2015 - 09:41:37 am

@ The Anatomy Of Life & Death

The title post actually fits the whole idea of my project, somehow. I wish to portray the sense of escape from all point of view in my final broadcast. Randall even suggest that this whole process is an escape itself, so here I am, getting away with the technical realisation, escaping all the technical aspect and letting the ‘feel’ of Read more →

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Great to see you working your way through both the conceptual and technical complexities of the escape project. I suggest that you consider mapping the work in two ways: 1 - the linear flow, breaking up the performance into segments, transitions and some form of conclusion. This will provide you some necessary structure while still allowing for improvisation and the unexpected. You will want to rehearse through these sections, and as you say, see how each time is new and different. 2 - the layering, this organization of the project is concerned with the many elements/layers of the work, how they combine together, which are recorded, which are live, which take place on your laptop, which on mine. You might want to consider having different amounts of layering in each section, so that there is variety and contrast in terms of the depth and complexity of the work. Perhaps it builds up over time, much like the Cates pieces? Or maybe there is an explosion of layers intermittently throughout, adding an element of surprise. These are the kinds of compositional strategies that will give the piece more variety and richness, and also make your own performance more interesting from your perspective.

Project Hyperessay #2

Jaysee

Thursday, Nov 05, 2015 - 12:06:58 am

@ Art2Act

Thus, the project is centered around navigating the physical world using the virtual world. The theory that both worlds cannot be present with any individual simultaneously is evident here. So there needs to be a constant flow that links the physical world to the 3rd space to illustrate this theory and the dependency on virtual tools by individuals like ourselves.

Hence, Read more →

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Excellent summing up of your project and the journey, literally, you have taken to explore the relationship between the physical world and its virtual representation. Once slight but important note I would make: I would add "fully" to the ability to be present in one world at a time. In other words, I don't believe it is possible to be fully present in more than one more simultaneously, no matter how much we think we can multi-task. Now of course, this is an opinion, not necessarily fact, so in part, your project is an experiment to test and perhaps prove this theory. If the theory is in fact true, it means that people all over the world are indeed challenged by the desire to be in multiple worlds at the same time: their mobile devices and the physical reality around them. Regarding the response of the viewer, in your case, I wouldn't worry about that, since the GPS system and the way you are using it doesn't allow for user feedback. However, those of us in B1-14 will be able to respond back to you via Skype, so perhaps we are your audience and if you want to use us for guidance we can discuss that idea.

project hyperessay: technical realisation

Beverley

Wednesday, Nov 04, 2015 - 10:28:12 pm

@ beverley

I think that my project has developed quite a bit since I came up with my concept. Having to reorganise my schedule and work in short notice and rather close to our project deadline also makes me reconsider what I can do for the final broadcast. I’ll first begin by sharing some materials that I currently have with me:

Screen recordings, Read more →
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It's so great to see how you are sharing your experience in Berlin, it looks like you are exactly where you need to be at this stage of your work. So it seems as though you are thinking of shifting from sharing the process of making, to sharing the process of living and learning and researching? And are you planning to add a live narrative component as a voiceover? It wasn't really clear to me what the live component would be exactly. I would encourage you to consider adhering as much as possible to capture the working process, which I think was so interesting in your earlier experiments. Perhaps it would be helpful if we can find time to Skype to discuss exactly what you will present for the final project, since it is still continuing to evolve. You could actually do that tonight during our rehearsal, and we can test the Skype connection at the same time. How does that sound? Send me an email letting me know what time you would like to Skype in so I can schedule it. If the Skype connection works properly, it can of course be rebroadcast via Wirecast.

Project Hyperessay #2 – Technical Realization

Angel

Wednesday, Nov 04, 2015 - 09:44:27 pm

@ Real life

I went to try having both YouTube Live and Periscope on at the same time. As periscope had more people watching, it was more interactive on periscope.

It was also quite different having to broadcast on two different platforms and also have my friends in front of me.

People could hear what I was doing in the room over the internet Read more →

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You have so many great ideas. So interesting that you have found the live broadcast so comfortable and native to your social interaction. You are truly a digital native! I would like to see you elaborate on this idea when you complete your 3rd and final hyperessay: why do you find the third space so comfortable, why do complete strangers connected via the network seem like true friends. What creates that sense of intimacy despite geographical separation, despite the fact you have no idea who these people really are? The notion of being present in the first space, and through multiple feeds simultaneously in the third space, is truly an exciting and challenging proposition. I would definitely encourage you to take your performance out to the lobby, or somewhere in ADM where you can interact with people in the physical space, while being present in the third space as well. And I like the idea of finding viewer response in any space that is available. That's true resourcefulness!

Project Update 2: YouMAP Night Experiment

Jaysee

Tuesday, Nov 03, 2015 - 10:52:00 pm

@ Art2Act

The previous experiment was in daylight, everyone awake and the streets busy with something or someone. The noise was a distraction and so were the visuals.

Hence to fully experience dependency on the Google Maps, I decided to take the experiment to the night time and to go through a path that I am aware but am not sure or have Read more →

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project hyperessay update

Beverley

Thursday, Oct 29, 2015 - 08:48:10 pm

@ beverley

The title of my project is beverley.tv.

Through this project, I want to rethink the concept of the webcam in our everyday lives. In Steve Dixon’s essay, the Subversion of Surveillance, the webcam is described as “a camera that takes pictures at set intervals, that can range from 15 times per second to once per hour, then instantly transmits the images Read more →

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Project Update

Esmond

Thursday, Oct 29, 2015 - 06:42:35 pm

@ Esmond Heng

I took a few videos this week using a GoPro, trying to figure out a way to show a different perspective or perhaps a different way to represent the idea of a network. In many ways the experiments did not work, however they served to lead me on to a better idea for my project.

Below are some very short clips Read more →

Categories: Final Project
I like where this is going, though it looks like you are still feeling your way. The idea of creating a layered space, a third space, but yet not really, since you are the only one inhabiting that space. I have done some photography myself with multiple cameras creating this kind of multi-layered space. We can discuss further an I'll show you some examples in class. Glad to see you being so persistent with finding your way into the project.

Project Update: YouMap Experimentation 1

Jaysee

Thursday, Oct 29, 2015 - 04:50:30 pm

@ Art2Act

So for this week, it was all about experimenting and trying to see how it flows.

The objective was to be able to consciousness focus on the google map to navigate myself to a destination without paying attention to my surroundings visually.

Previously, I had already experimented in school with regard to the way it was to be captured.

https://vimeo.com/141756358

Initially, I planned to Read more →

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Absolutely fascinating. You found a great solution to recording the Google map movement, by combining screen shots with audio capture. Brilliant idea. I think what is interesting in terms of the narrative is simply your response to the environment, the urgency of the situation, the possibilities of danger, in other words, how you are experiencing this disjunct connection to the physical world around you. That is an essential critique and fits squarely with our discussions of the third space. So not to worry about the narrative, just be spontaneous and respond to the immediacy of the situation.