1. Communication Methods
2. Emerging Technologies
3. Idea adaptation
Sunday, November 28, 2010
WEEK 12
Using YouTube choose one video for each of the concepts below
1. Communication Methods
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4VidUn-3xA&feature=player_embedded
2. Emerging Technologies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHJJQ0zNNOM&feature=player_embedded
3. Idea adaptation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL8WR-tOXx8&feature=fvw
1. Communication Methods
2. Emerging Technologies
3. Idea adaptation
WEEK 11
1. What does Maeda call the 3 keys?
Away:
"More appears like less simply by moving it far, far way"
Open:
"Openness simplifies complexity"
Power:
"Use less, gain more"
2. Describe how you have used these in your work towards UPHERE? Give at least one example of each key.
1.Away – completing task within time frame and within allocated facility will decrease the potential of the individual so I tried to work after hours and even working in my own space with my own equipment. Even if I do not complete the task during UNI hours I take that task to my home and work on my own computer to finish it on time.
2. Open – Being open to the working group and letting them know about the progress of work as well as asking for their suggestion is major factor to complete work on time and without misunderstanding.
3. Power – Among all work present only one work which is outstanding. I tried to present two of my work among all those which I created during the semester. The power of outstanding work will be notified and grab attention rather than presenting all those less interesting work.
3. Describe an incident in the production of UPHERE where technology has been an enabler…. and another where it has been a disabler!
Technology itself some time becomes enable and disabler in unknown ways. For example transferring the stored data from JVC Pro via USB cable consumes more time than FIREWIRE cable.
I realized this during the production period. Also frequent crashes of Final cut pro and loosing file creates frustration but on other hand final cut pro gives more flexibility to manipulate the video project beyond imagination.
4. At this stage in the exhibition process you are all working on some element or process for the big event. List 3 things (in your current project) that you could take away to simplify and one thing you could add for meaning.
Three things to take away is as follows
1. Knowledge: everything we learned during this semester will definitely help us in future to secure our career.
2. Iweb: Format and procedure to develop website will help us to update our status by ourself on our own time.
3. Experience: All these experience will count on work force.
One thing to add for meaning will be looking forward to get enroll for next semester.
Away:
"More appears like less simply by moving it far, far way"
Open:
"Openness simplifies complexity"
Power:
"Use less, gain more"
2. Describe how you have used these in your work towards UPHERE? Give at least one example of each key.
1.Away – completing task within time frame and within allocated facility will decrease the potential of the individual so I tried to work after hours and even working in my own space with my own equipment. Even if I do not complete the task during UNI hours I take that task to my home and work on my own computer to finish it on time.
2. Open – Being open to the working group and letting them know about the progress of work as well as asking for their suggestion is major factor to complete work on time and without misunderstanding.
3. Power – Among all work present only one work which is outstanding. I tried to present two of my work among all those which I created during the semester. The power of outstanding work will be notified and grab attention rather than presenting all those less interesting work.
3. Describe an incident in the production of UPHERE where technology has been an enabler…. and another where it has been a disabler!
Technology itself some time becomes enable and disabler in unknown ways. For example transferring the stored data from JVC Pro via USB cable consumes more time than FIREWIRE cable.
I realized this during the production period. Also frequent crashes of Final cut pro and loosing file creates frustration but on other hand final cut pro gives more flexibility to manipulate the video project beyond imagination.
4. At this stage in the exhibition process you are all working on some element or process for the big event. List 3 things (in your current project) that you could take away to simplify and one thing you could add for meaning.
Three things to take away is as follows
1. Knowledge: everything we learned during this semester will definitely help us in future to secure our career.
2. Iweb: Format and procedure to develop website will help us to update our status by ourself on our own time.
3. Experience: All these experience will count on work force.
One thing to add for meaning will be looking forward to get enroll for next semester.
Week 10
1. Using UPHERE as an example, describe an aspect of your work or something you have worked on, where you have found a symbiotic relationship that is both complexity and simplicity.
Animation software MAYA itself was complex but as we progress with the provided guideline from our trainer and tutorial of Maya made it simple.
Every time we go through our task there is a point where we have to come up with our final product. Initially it was instructed to make a “Play Blast” movie which was pretty simple but to get better result and resolution we must do “Batch Render”.
As I have mentioned in previous blog due to FLU I missed couple of important classes which kept me in failure. But again FOCUSED to achieve the desired outcome so I concentrated more and came up with the simple way to do batch render.
2. Provide a conceptual example of a situation that has arisen during this project where you have had a return on failure?
The situation that arises during the project was making DVD from the video file. The actual file size was 1920X1080. I was preparing to make a presentation of my work for the exhibition, Final cut was crashing without any reason and I was unaware about the setting to make the video file size low without decreasing quality. I tried couple of setting and spend couple of days to come up with the final setting which converted large video size without decreasing video quality and directly recording on DVD.
3. Homework: How are you using the laws in relation to your contribution to The UPHERE exhibition? Provide a short explanation and example for TWO of the laws so far. Use your work towards and your examples.
I am working on simplicity. My work is simply the compiling of the video of the project “VORTEX”. The project itself was complex but for me making 2 minutes presentation from entire video was simple task. But for the viewers that 2 minutes presentation will create query city and interest.
Someone complex creation will be someone simplest entertainment.
Animation software MAYA itself was complex but as we progress with the provided guideline from our trainer and tutorial of Maya made it simple.
Every time we go through our task there is a point where we have to come up with our final product. Initially it was instructed to make a “Play Blast” movie which was pretty simple but to get better result and resolution we must do “Batch Render”.
As I have mentioned in previous blog due to FLU I missed couple of important classes which kept me in failure. But again FOCUSED to achieve the desired outcome so I concentrated more and came up with the simple way to do batch render.
2. Provide a conceptual example of a situation that has arisen during this project where you have had a return on failure?
The situation that arises during the project was making DVD from the video file. The actual file size was 1920X1080. I was preparing to make a presentation of my work for the exhibition, Final cut was crashing without any reason and I was unaware about the setting to make the video file size low without decreasing quality. I tried couple of setting and spend couple of days to come up with the final setting which converted large video size without decreasing video quality and directly recording on DVD.
3. Homework: How are you using the laws in relation to your contribution to The UPHERE exhibition? Provide a short explanation and example for TWO of the laws so far. Use your work towards and your examples.
I am working on simplicity. My work is simply the compiling of the video of the project “VORTEX”. The project itself was complex but for me making 2 minutes presentation from entire video was simple task. But for the viewers that 2 minutes presentation will create query city and interest.
Someone complex creation will be someone simplest entertainment.
WEEK 9
1. Provide an example of a situation where you have to have trust – in the same vein as the author in his swimming lesson example. What made you trust in this situation and how did you feel?
Trust leads towards prosperity. Being an overseas successful media person I am trusting Australian education system to establish myself again as media personal out here in Australia.
I have done several television projects including stage and film but for me this new environment of Australia provoked me to learn language, culture and working pattern.
I am feeling optimistic and collecting as much as information and knowledge to upgrade myself and up skill my talent to be a profession media person in future.
2. Where in our exhibition do we need to instill trust? Give examples. How are we going to achieve this?
Once again collaboration, contribution and commitment will lead us toward success. We must encourage and support each other and appreciate each other work. We should trust each other and trust own self to create positive environment.
3. What strategies are used to instill trust? Examples? Where do we need to employ this in uphere? How are we going to do this?
Fair presentation, open mind and acceptance will be the key strategies for the trust. We should be confident in our work and available to explain about our work during exhibition.
4. If you could “undo” any aspect of the preparation for the exhibition to-date, what would you “undo”? With this in mind, what would you change now in your preparation strategy to overcome having to “undo” anything?
I definitely undo the schedule and date of the exhibition. As due to flu I ended up missing my classes and also the documentary post production. Our team had work hard to present this documentary during exhibition but due to my circumstances it didn’t went as we had planned. Any way there is always next time so probably next time will be much better.
5. Homework: How are you using the laws in relation to your contribution to The uphere exhibition? Provide a short explanation and example for each of the laws so far. Use your work towards and your examples.
Getting update with the progress with all groups via google.doc and seeking opinion from individuals to polish and prepare presentation for the exhibition is comes under the laws of simplicity.
Trust leads towards prosperity. Being an overseas successful media person I am trusting Australian education system to establish myself again as media personal out here in Australia.
I have done several television projects including stage and film but for me this new environment of Australia provoked me to learn language, culture and working pattern.
I am feeling optimistic and collecting as much as information and knowledge to upgrade myself and up skill my talent to be a profession media person in future.
2. Where in our exhibition do we need to instill trust? Give examples. How are we going to achieve this?
Once again collaboration, contribution and commitment will lead us toward success. We must encourage and support each other and appreciate each other work. We should trust each other and trust own self to create positive environment.
3. What strategies are used to instill trust? Examples? Where do we need to employ this in uphere? How are we going to do this?
Fair presentation, open mind and acceptance will be the key strategies for the trust. We should be confident in our work and available to explain about our work during exhibition.
4. If you could “undo” any aspect of the preparation for the exhibition to-date, what would you “undo”? With this in mind, what would you change now in your preparation strategy to overcome having to “undo” anything?
I definitely undo the schedule and date of the exhibition. As due to flu I ended up missing my classes and also the documentary post production. Our team had work hard to present this documentary during exhibition but due to my circumstances it didn’t went as we had planned. Any way there is always next time so probably next time will be much better.
5. Homework: How are you using the laws in relation to your contribution to The uphere exhibition? Provide a short explanation and example for each of the laws so far. Use your work towards and your examples.
Getting update with the progress with all groups via google.doc and seeking opinion from individuals to polish and prepare presentation for the exhibition is comes under the laws of simplicity.
WEEK 8
1.When Maeda uses the “Feel, and feel for” principle, he is drawing on peoples connection to a very personal experience: feelings. List 3 ways that would make use of this principle to visitors of your exhibition.
1 Way: Create interest toward exhibition
Both artist and visitors need to have enthusasium towards the exhibition. Artists need to bring forward their best work to keep viewers or visitor amaze.
2 Way: Focus area
Exhibition should focus the northern territory side wise the expectation of wide variety of visitor should be fulfilled to make it successful. Priority towards local arts and creation.
3. Commitment of participants
All artist/students being participant should be able to present at the exhibition site all the time to clarify or define their art to the viewers if there is any query.
2. a)What is animism?
The term animism is derived from the Latin word anima meaning breath or soul. The belief of animism is probably one of man's oldest beliefs, with its origin most likely dating to the Paleolithic age. From its earliest beginnings it was a belief that a soul or spirit existed in every object, even if it was inanimate. In a future state this soul or spirit would exist as part of an immaterial soul. The spirit, therefore, was thought to be universal.
by Alan G. Hefner and Virgilio Guimaraes http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/a/animism.htm
b)Why do you think the “Tamagocchi” craze of the ‘90s became such a craze?
The Tamagotchi (たまごっち Tamagotchi?) is a handheld digital pet created in Japan by Akihiro Yokoi of WiZ Co. Ltd., and Aki Maita of Bandai Co. Ltd. It was first sold by Bandai in 1996 in Japan. Over 70,000,000 Tamagotchis have been sold world-wide as of 2008.[1] Most Tamagotchis are housed in a small egg-shaped computer with an interface usually consisting of three buttons, although the number of buttons may vary for different variations.
According to Bandai, the name is a portmanteau combining the Japanese word "たまご" (tamago), which means "egg", and the English word "watch" (as in timepiece).[2] Consequently, the name is romanized as "Tamagotch" without the "i" in Japan. At the end of most Tamagotchi character's names, excluding some newer characters like Makiko, is 'tchi' or 'っち' in Japanese.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagotchi
C) How can you apply this to your exhibition?
I have my presentation designed for the exhibition which reflects the multicultural bond of the Northern Territory.
3. Name 2 products that you have purchased that gave you that feeling of “Aichaku”. What feelings did those products evoke? Was it the feeling that sold the product to you?
Aichaku: Aichaku is the emotional patina that we develop with objects that we use.
My first motor cycle which I purchased with my first income gave me the feeling of Aichaku. I not only feel comfortable but use to enjoy my time with that motorcycle while returning back home after work every midnight singing all those evergreen songs. It was machine but it was more like my best friend who never complained nor criticized me on my bad days. My first love of my life is my first motorcycle which is in my memory now.
My desktop computer which helped me produce several audio video projects. It was assembled during 2006 but still working as new as before. I feel comfortable using it and in a perfect condition till date.
The feeling which these products evoke is confident. In any circumstances I feel confident and complete my task on time with these friends.
4. How do the references to emotion relate to the simplicity/complexity relationship discussed in Law 5 – Differences?
Something simple is less emotion and something complex is more emotion.
1 Way: Create interest toward exhibition
Both artist and visitors need to have enthusasium towards the exhibition. Artists need to bring forward their best work to keep viewers or visitor amaze.
2 Way: Focus area
Exhibition should focus the northern territory side wise the expectation of wide variety of visitor should be fulfilled to make it successful. Priority towards local arts and creation.
3. Commitment of participants
All artist/students being participant should be able to present at the exhibition site all the time to clarify or define their art to the viewers if there is any query.
2. a)What is animism?
The term animism is derived from the Latin word anima meaning breath or soul. The belief of animism is probably one of man's oldest beliefs, with its origin most likely dating to the Paleolithic age. From its earliest beginnings it was a belief that a soul or spirit existed in every object, even if it was inanimate. In a future state this soul or spirit would exist as part of an immaterial soul. The spirit, therefore, was thought to be universal.
by Alan G. Hefner and Virgilio Guimaraes http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/a/animism.htm
b)Why do you think the “Tamagocchi” craze of the ‘90s became such a craze?
The Tamagotchi (たまごっち Tamagotchi?) is a handheld digital pet created in Japan by Akihiro Yokoi of WiZ Co. Ltd., and Aki Maita of Bandai Co. Ltd. It was first sold by Bandai in 1996 in Japan. Over 70,000,000 Tamagotchis have been sold world-wide as of 2008.[1] Most Tamagotchis are housed in a small egg-shaped computer with an interface usually consisting of three buttons, although the number of buttons may vary for different variations.
According to Bandai, the name is a portmanteau combining the Japanese word "たまご" (tamago), which means "egg", and the English word "watch" (as in timepiece).[2] Consequently, the name is romanized as "Tamagotch" without the "i" in Japan. At the end of most Tamagotchi character's names, excluding some newer characters like Makiko, is 'tchi' or 'っち' in Japanese.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagotchi
C) How can you apply this to your exhibition?
I have my presentation designed for the exhibition which reflects the multicultural bond of the Northern Territory.
3. Name 2 products that you have purchased that gave you that feeling of “Aichaku”. What feelings did those products evoke? Was it the feeling that sold the product to you?
Aichaku: Aichaku is the emotional patina that we develop with objects that we use.
My first motor cycle which I purchased with my first income gave me the feeling of Aichaku. I not only feel comfortable but use to enjoy my time with that motorcycle while returning back home after work every midnight singing all those evergreen songs. It was machine but it was more like my best friend who never complained nor criticized me on my bad days. My first love of my life is my first motorcycle which is in my memory now.
My desktop computer which helped me produce several audio video projects. It was assembled during 2006 but still working as new as before. I feel comfortable using it and in a perfect condition till date.
The feeling which these products evoke is confident. In any circumstances I feel confident and complete my task on time with these friends.
4. How do the references to emotion relate to the simplicity/complexity relationship discussed in Law 5 – Differences?
Something simple is less emotion and something complex is more emotion.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Week 7
1.What does the word ENTROPY mean and why is this relevant?
Entropy means the breakdown or disorganization of any system. Lack of pattern or organization.
2. If you are attuned to everything around you, does it help you deal with what is in front of you and why or why not ?
Majority of people feel comfortable working in the familiar environment. Some time it helps but sometime it does not. For example working as video editor in studio and in live program makes lot of difference in final product. While working in studio environment where there is no restriction or disturbance will help to complete task perfectly where as working in live concert with full of background disturbance will create emotional stress and pressure for the work.
3.How is this different from FOCUS ?
Focus is needed for the perfection. In any sector if there is less focus for the task than it will lead towards failure. We must focus and priories our goal.
4 Being “comfortably lost” is a balance between what 2 feelings?
Being comfortably lost is balance between something and nothing kind of feeling. In one state we feel there is something but in other state we feel nothing.
5. Describe a recent scenario when you found yourself to be “comfortably lost”. Did you enjoy the sensation?
The most recent scenario where I found myself completely lost was when I received email from my teacher about my incomplete blogging task.
During the semester I attended initial all classes but by middle of the course due to personal reason I could not able to attend all class (creative Thinking Class BSBCRT301A) which made my remaining assessment harder.
I have the law of simplicity book with me but having this book with me is not helping to complete my all remaining assessment. So now I have to FOCUS seriously to give what is expected from me. Anyhow I managed to proceed ahead with “completely lost” scenario nothing towards something to keep my blog update.
6.If you couldn’t hold back the urge to write on the “don’t write on this page” page – what would you write?
I prefer writing nothing on this page and proceed ahead.
Entropy means the breakdown or disorganization of any system. Lack of pattern or organization.
2. If you are attuned to everything around you, does it help you deal with what is in front of you and why or why not ?
Majority of people feel comfortable working in the familiar environment. Some time it helps but sometime it does not. For example working as video editor in studio and in live program makes lot of difference in final product. While working in studio environment where there is no restriction or disturbance will help to complete task perfectly where as working in live concert with full of background disturbance will create emotional stress and pressure for the work.
3.How is this different from FOCUS ?
Focus is needed for the perfection. In any sector if there is less focus for the task than it will lead towards failure. We must focus and priories our goal.
4 Being “comfortably lost” is a balance between what 2 feelings?
Being comfortably lost is balance between something and nothing kind of feeling. In one state we feel there is something but in other state we feel nothing.
5. Describe a recent scenario when you found yourself to be “comfortably lost”. Did you enjoy the sensation?
The most recent scenario where I found myself completely lost was when I received email from my teacher about my incomplete blogging task.
During the semester I attended initial all classes but by middle of the course due to personal reason I could not able to attend all class (creative Thinking Class BSBCRT301A) which made my remaining assessment harder.
I have the law of simplicity book with me but having this book with me is not helping to complete my all remaining assessment. So now I have to FOCUS seriously to give what is expected from me. Anyhow I managed to proceed ahead with “completely lost” scenario nothing towards something to keep my blog update.
6.If you couldn’t hold back the urge to write on the “don’t write on this page” page – what would you write?
I prefer writing nothing on this page and proceed ahead.
Week 6
1. Describe the relationship between complexity and simplicity
Complexity and simplicity need each other. Simplicity reveals as a result of complexity. In today’s context of technological hurdle complexity appears in first phase but it fades out with renovation and appears as outstanding simplicity for example, Apple IPod. Among all competitors’ brands and design Apple IPod simply gained popularity.
2. What analogy does Maeda use to demonstrate this relationship?
The rhythm of simplicity and complexity in time and space, The analogy which Maeda use is "SONG" which changes throughout its development.
If there will be same rhythm or note through the song than it will get monotonous or boring. So to make it interesting there should be change in rhythm which make the song ear soothing.
3. In what context does Maeda discuss rhythm / beat in relation to the fifth law Contextualize this relationship and discuss how this can be used in relation to the Student Exhibition - giving specific examples
Complex variation in rhythm, duration of the beat and voice of an singer result in simplest song. In relation of the student exhibition variation of art work will be there but proper arrangement for the show will create interest to the visitors.
Complexity and simplicity need each other. Simplicity reveals as a result of complexity. In today’s context of technological hurdle complexity appears in first phase but it fades out with renovation and appears as outstanding simplicity for example, Apple IPod. Among all competitors’ brands and design Apple IPod simply gained popularity.
2. What analogy does Maeda use to demonstrate this relationship?
The rhythm of simplicity and complexity in time and space, The analogy which Maeda use is "SONG" which changes throughout its development.
If there will be same rhythm or note through the song than it will get monotonous or boring. So to make it interesting there should be change in rhythm which make the song ear soothing.
3. In what context does Maeda discuss rhythm / beat in relation to the fifth law Contextualize this relationship and discuss how this can be used in relation to the Student Exhibition - giving specific examples
Complex variation in rhythm, duration of the beat and voice of an singer result in simplest song. In relation of the student exhibition variation of art work will be there but proper arrangement for the show will create interest to the visitors.
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