Monday, March 12, 2007
The Future
For me, the future consists of hand-held gadgets and computer chips that have the capability to track anybody down. People will carry around these hand-held screens that will update with the news on them automatically as it changes, allowing for constant news/ sports updates.
Apple is already creating computer screens that are touch-activated. With these screens, you are able to drag photos across the screen while resizing them with your finger touch. This is the direction that our technology is heading, even right now.
In the future, there will be no such thing as a “no service area”.
My hometown is in a rural part of Oregon; currently I have to drive up to 10 miles to reach an area that has cell phone service. Soon, I will not have that problem. There will be towers all over the world that will allow access to the Internet, cell phones and have wireless capabilities.
Everywhere you turn will have these opportunities.
Artists will then be viewed as technology wizards, ones that are innovative enough to derive ideas that will continue to enhance technology and inspire future generations. Nothing is impossible. I am not sure when this technology will reach its peak; however, our digital world is gearing up for it.
However, with this technology comes more possibility for destruction for war. There will be capabilities for nuclear fallouts. Unless we, as a world, can prepare and change the ways for this inevitable catastrophe.
Even in the job market today, without the knowledge of technology, especially with computers, employers will not accept employees training and experience.
Apple is already creating computer screens that are touch-activated. With these screens, you are able to drag photos across the screen while resizing them with your finger touch. This is the direction that our technology is heading, even right now.
In the future, there will be no such thing as a “no service area”.
My hometown is in a rural part of Oregon; currently I have to drive up to 10 miles to reach an area that has cell phone service. Soon, I will not have that problem. There will be towers all over the world that will allow access to the Internet, cell phones and have wireless capabilities.
Everywhere you turn will have these opportunities.
Artists will then be viewed as technology wizards, ones that are innovative enough to derive ideas that will continue to enhance technology and inspire future generations. Nothing is impossible. I am not sure when this technology will reach its peak; however, our digital world is gearing up for it.
However, with this technology comes more possibility for destruction for war. There will be capabilities for nuclear fallouts. Unless we, as a world, can prepare and change the ways for this inevitable catastrophe.
Even in the job market today, without the knowledge of technology, especially with computers, employers will not accept employees training and experience.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Reflection
The process of creating a blog and dedicating a good portion of your time to research, reflect and write about a specific topic is more work than I originally thought. I ended up planning for my next topic and writing out the blog in Word Processor before posting.
I chose the topic of art and its history and how it evolved over time into the digital world that is full of groundbreaking technology that we live in today because I enjoy history. I especially enjoy technology and am excited to see the technology of the future. I believe that the two companies, Google and Apple will in ten years, take over the world. They will have complete control over the Internet and technology as a whole.
In the future, everyone will be blogging and checking news outlets constantly. Everybody will be online 24-hours a day, while newspapers are going to be a thing of the past and only be information gatherers while their Web sites will be wikis.
Even in a digital world, and the world that we will become, art will prevail. There will always be a presence for museums and history. People will always want to learn, it is just our nature.
I would like to say that blogging is a notion of the future; however, I have to say that blogging has now become a notion of the present. Currently at the Oregon Daily Emerald, we are in the process of having all reporters have their own blogs, instead of having a blog that represents the entire newsroom.
I chose the topic of art and its history and how it evolved over time into the digital world that is full of groundbreaking technology that we live in today because I enjoy history. I especially enjoy technology and am excited to see the technology of the future. I believe that the two companies, Google and Apple will in ten years, take over the world. They will have complete control over the Internet and technology as a whole.
In the future, everyone will be blogging and checking news outlets constantly. Everybody will be online 24-hours a day, while newspapers are going to be a thing of the past and only be information gatherers while their Web sites will be wikis.
Even in a digital world, and the world that we will become, art will prevail. There will always be a presence for museums and history. People will always want to learn, it is just our nature.
I would like to say that blogging is a notion of the future; however, I have to say that blogging has now become a notion of the present. Currently at the Oregon Daily Emerald, we are in the process of having all reporters have their own blogs, instead of having a blog that represents the entire newsroom.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Associated Collegiate Press Conference
This extended weekend I have attended the Associated Collegiate Press in Portland, Ore. Many college journalists, approximately 700, from around the nation have traveled here to hear educational speakers speak about every day issues and dilemmas. Every hour, you chose which speaker you wish to see and discuss in-depth a journalism topic. Lately, I have been interested in taking classes about convergence of media and online classes. This directly relates with J333, Writing for the Multimedia because of the sessions on online journalism and breaking news on the web.
The speakers at this convention range from professionals in the field to professors from colleges and universities all over the nation.
The online speakers have given insight as to how to be effective with breaking stories on the web and how to effectively blog. I have learned that in order to blog effectively, you need to be consistent and how to have a voice. As a blogger, you need to gain respect and credibility.
As a world today, we have turned to a place where we rely on the Internet. Having national conferences that deal the Internet exclusively, tells the digital world that we are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet and online media for news.
I have listened to two keynote speakers that have really made me think about ethics and discussion within the newsroom, and how important it is.
The speakers at this convention range from professionals in the field to professors from colleges and universities all over the nation.
The online speakers have given insight as to how to be effective with breaking stories on the web and how to effectively blog. I have learned that in order to blog effectively, you need to be consistent and how to have a voice. As a blogger, you need to gain respect and credibility.
As a world today, we have turned to a place where we rely on the Internet. Having national conferences that deal the Internet exclusively, tells the digital world that we are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet and online media for news.
I have listened to two keynote speakers that have really made me think about ethics and discussion within the newsroom, and how important it is.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Reflection of today
Some say that the term “multimedia” refers to computers and late technology when it combines two or more aspects of audio, visual, interactivity, etc. However, I believe that multimedia exists on a level that is much further than computers.
In my opinion, humankind is living life as a multimedia experience. While walking to class today I felt myself smiling because of the touch of the sun and warm air on my face. Others smiled and greeted with handshakes, nods and hellos. I noticed myself reflecting and observing, something I haven’t caught myself doing in awhile. I noticed how I was using all of my five senses to maximize the enjoyable experience.
A day of smiling turned into a night of grief as I attended the funeral of Brian Reams, a University student and member of Beta Theta Pi, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning and was kept on life support as his parents donated all of his working organs.
Sitting at the funeral at McArthur Court among my University peers, people who I have grown to recognize and love, the experience made me use my same five senses to reflect on the situation and in life in general. The sounds of sniffles, the sights of sadness, the touch of a hug and comfort, all enhanced my experience.
Multimedia is much more to me than the latest technology; it is how we live our lives. It seems natural that people would create programs and gadgets that mirror daily activities, and enhance our multimedia experiences.
In my opinion, humankind is living life as a multimedia experience. While walking to class today I felt myself smiling because of the touch of the sun and warm air on my face. Others smiled and greeted with handshakes, nods and hellos. I noticed myself reflecting and observing, something I haven’t caught myself doing in awhile. I noticed how I was using all of my five senses to maximize the enjoyable experience.
A day of smiling turned into a night of grief as I attended the funeral of Brian Reams, a University student and member of Beta Theta Pi, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning and was kept on life support as his parents donated all of his working organs.
Sitting at the funeral at McArthur Court among my University peers, people who I have grown to recognize and love, the experience made me use my same five senses to reflect on the situation and in life in general. The sounds of sniffles, the sights of sadness, the touch of a hug and comfort, all enhanced my experience.
Multimedia is much more to me than the latest technology; it is how we live our lives. It seems natural that people would create programs and gadgets that mirror daily activities, and enhance our multimedia experiences.
Monday, March 5, 2007
My first digital arts class
When I first entered my first digital arts class I didn’t exactly know what to expect. My friend, the previous year had video taped several of us in the dorms acting pretty ridiculous for her personal project of producing a music video.
I was intrigued and the following year I enrolled in ARTD 251, my professor’s name was Michael Salter and he wasn’t what I expected. Instead of a professor who teaches because they are finished with their career in the professional world, he was teaching as well as perusing his digital arts career.
Salter taught us many things about art in its many forms. He often showed the class his latest museum displays and innovations and would explain to the class that art can be anything or take many forms. Salter has been featured in many museums around the nation and he usually builds his main attractions in the museums because of their height and stature. In his Web site he has pictures displaying his creations because he is forced to deconstruct his attraction after the show is over. His creations are mostly interactive, some make you walk a certain direction or take you through a maze. His style is admirable and starts a new aspect to museums that hadn’t been seen in the past.
Salter is iconic for making symbols. If you look closely around campus you will find small icons of his work, whether it be a sticker or painting. His work is out there just open your eyes.
I was intrigued and the following year I enrolled in ARTD 251, my professor’s name was Michael Salter and he wasn’t what I expected. Instead of a professor who teaches because they are finished with their career in the professional world, he was teaching as well as perusing his digital arts career.
Salter taught us many things about art in its many forms. He often showed the class his latest museum displays and innovations and would explain to the class that art can be anything or take many forms. Salter has been featured in many museums around the nation and he usually builds his main attractions in the museums because of their height and stature. In his Web site he has pictures displaying his creations because he is forced to deconstruct his attraction after the show is over. His creations are mostly interactive, some make you walk a certain direction or take you through a maze. His style is admirable and starts a new aspect to museums that hadn’t been seen in the past.
Salter is iconic for making symbols. If you look closely around campus you will find small icons of his work, whether it be a sticker or painting. His work is out there just open your eyes.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Multimedia effects in museums
Multimedia is defined as a combination of two or more different media. While touring a museum, you are essentially looking and reading — thus, a multimedia experience.
According to the International Committee, museums use many techniques like slide shows, text panels, dioramas and interactivity. In some museums, there are large computer screens that display where some displays are located and more detailed information about the pieces of art.
Interactive media requires input from its audience. The user makes choices; the presentation may be linear or abstract, with no direction or limited choices.
Museums as well as factories are beginning to install video-kiosks for special exhibitions. They serve as environmental support and technology. These kiosks often offer more in-depth information about general information, rules or instruction, additional information about the museum’s history, building history, and more about the subject matter. These kiosks or databases offer more information that some museums are not able to present with the limited space of their displays. The multimedia displays offer to the visitor an opportunity to compare and contrast more easily, and often offer a game or quiz to test the visitor’s knowledge and provide a forum for comment.
Having narrative content generally enhances the experience. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Oregon now offers I-tours — an audio tour that is downloadable to your IPOD prior to your experience.
Another effective method of encouraging involvement in the museum experience is to let the visitor play a role in the exhibition.
According to the International Committee, museums use many techniques like slide shows, text panels, dioramas and interactivity. In some museums, there are large computer screens that display where some displays are located and more detailed information about the pieces of art.
Interactive media requires input from its audience. The user makes choices; the presentation may be linear or abstract, with no direction or limited choices.
Museums as well as factories are beginning to install video-kiosks for special exhibitions. They serve as environmental support and technology. These kiosks often offer more in-depth information about general information, rules or instruction, additional information about the museum’s history, building history, and more about the subject matter. These kiosks or databases offer more information that some museums are not able to present with the limited space of their displays. The multimedia displays offer to the visitor an opportunity to compare and contrast more easily, and often offer a game or quiz to test the visitor’s knowledge and provide a forum for comment.
Having narrative content generally enhances the experience. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Oregon now offers I-tours — an audio tour that is downloadable to your IPOD prior to your experience.
Another effective method of encouraging involvement in the museum experience is to let the visitor play a role in the exhibition.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
The Met
During the summer of 2005, I visited my sister in New York City. During that time, we visited most of the tourist attractions. We traveled to the Statue of Liberty, climbed to the top of the Empire State Building, went to a Yankee's game, went to a musical, we rode the ferry to Long Island, of course we stopped in at Tiffany's. I was even there for the Fourth of July and was able to watch fireworks shot over the Statue of Liberty. I thought at the time that that was for sure going to be my highlight.
Looking back on the situation, on the last day, I walked over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it wasn't far from where we were staying and the house owners were members so we were admitted free admission. Which at the time was a large incentive to go. Outside the beautiful Met was a large banner featuring the presence of Coco Chanel's collection and history. Me, being a lover of fashion and a follower of designers, was very excited.
Inside was a very tall ceiling, well-dressed tour guides, people from all walks of life and most importantly beautiful artwork. I walked briefly through most of the museum looking for the feature on Coco Chanel. Once I found it, my eyes lit up because. there in front of me were classics of her designs. From the early 1910s to present when another designer had taken over her company.
The presentation that the Met presented was breath taking. It took you back and forth through a leaded maze, glancing to the left, glancing to the right. At that moment, I was inspired and grateful. Presented were her gowns, jewelry, shoes and more. It continued for quite a long time and the passer Byers were crowding the more influential exhibits.
After glazing through the amazing displays, the maze led us to the gift shop, which at that moment I bought a very expensive book on Chanel. I left the museum and later that day flew home to Oregon. The book that I purchased was quite heavy so I kept it out of my suitcase, in fear of having my luggage weigh more than 50 pounds. On the fight, I could not stop reading and looking through the book that I had purchased and knew that I wanted to keep clean.
From that trip in 2005 to today, I left the Metropolitan Museum of Art inspired and fulfilled. If I lived in NYC, I would too become a member and visit often. Art is very powerful, and as I said in my first post, art is everywhere and art is beautiful. That is how I feel, whether it is fashion or printing, expression is the key to happiness. The feeling that I found in New York I will continue to find every time I open that book.
Looking back on the situation, on the last day, I walked over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it wasn't far from where we were staying and the house owners were members so we were admitted free admission. Which at the time was a large incentive to go. Outside the beautiful Met was a large banner featuring the presence of Coco Chanel's collection and history. Me, being a lover of fashion and a follower of designers, was very excited.
Inside was a very tall ceiling, well-dressed tour guides, people from all walks of life and most importantly beautiful artwork. I walked briefly through most of the museum looking for the feature on Coco Chanel. Once I found it, my eyes lit up because. there in front of me were classics of her designs. From the early 1910s to present when another designer had taken over her company.
The presentation that the Met presented was breath taking. It took you back and forth through a leaded maze, glancing to the left, glancing to the right. At that moment, I was inspired and grateful. Presented were her gowns, jewelry, shoes and more. It continued for quite a long time and the passer Byers were crowding the more influential exhibits.
After glazing through the amazing displays, the maze led us to the gift shop, which at that moment I bought a very expensive book on Chanel. I left the museum and later that day flew home to Oregon. The book that I purchased was quite heavy so I kept it out of my suitcase, in fear of having my luggage weigh more than 50 pounds. On the fight, I could not stop reading and looking through the book that I had purchased and knew that I wanted to keep clean.
From that trip in 2005 to today, I left the Metropolitan Museum of Art inspired and fulfilled. If I lived in NYC, I would too become a member and visit often. Art is very powerful, and as I said in my first post, art is everywhere and art is beautiful. That is how I feel, whether it is fashion or printing, expression is the key to happiness. The feeling that I found in New York I will continue to find every time I open that book.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offers podcasts
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art has now introduced podcasts as a new aspect of the multimedia, especially in the museum world. A year-long project by University of Oregon students, allows visitors to experience art through their ears. Podcasts are now being introduced at this campus museum.
Starting February 14, the museum offered what they call “I-Tours,” podcasts that would act as a museum tour that would explain background information on many art pieces in the museum. The narrator in the I-Tour explains the architecture of the building and exhibits as well as extensive information on the art exhibits.
The younger generation that is now in college, adapts well to the use of modern technology to complement an old-fashioned experience, “it’s a new wave of museums,” said interim Director Robert Melnick.
This new experience will cost the museum as much as $50,000.
Podcats plan to be updated three times a year and are currently available for downloads on the museum’s Web site, where people planning to attend the museum prior are able to download. For those who do not own an IPOD, the museum is offering IPOD nanos for checking out.
The museum is also looking for inputs to the podcasts; they are encouraging input via email at itour@uoregon.edu. The current podcasts offer perspectives from community members, University students, faculty, and alumni.
Starting February 14, the museum offered what they call “I-Tours,” podcasts that would act as a museum tour that would explain background information on many art pieces in the museum. The narrator in the I-Tour explains the architecture of the building and exhibits as well as extensive information on the art exhibits.
The younger generation that is now in college, adapts well to the use of modern technology to complement an old-fashioned experience, “it’s a new wave of museums,” said interim Director Robert Melnick.
This new experience will cost the museum as much as $50,000.
Podcats plan to be updated three times a year and are currently available for downloads on the museum’s Web site, where people planning to attend the museum prior are able to download. For those who do not own an IPOD, the museum is offering IPOD nanos for checking out.
The museum is also looking for inputs to the podcasts; they are encouraging input via email at itour@uoregon.edu. The current podcasts offer perspectives from community members, University students, faculty, and alumni.
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