I watched an episode of the Gadget Show from Monday the 12th December.
In it, Suzy Perry performed a test, whether or not standalone technology was better than the iPhone 4S which contained all of the standalone tech's attributes.
She carried around the bag of tech in a rucksack and test each piece of tech then the iPhone version.
At the end of test, the iPhone won hands down.
Wednesday 14 December 2011
Tuesday 13 December 2011
A novel being adapted for film... Again
I started reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo last night so I can go to the cinema to watch it upon its release on the 26th of December.
It has already been adapted once before in Sweden.
This adaptation is the Hollywood version.
It has already been adapted once before in Sweden.
This adaptation is the Hollywood version.
Louis' Online Reading List
- Facebook: 350M People Using Messaging; More Than 4B Messages Sent Daily | TechCrunch
- BBC News - Facebook revamps messaging system
- A sign of Facebook's domination of the online instant messaging market
- BBC - Radio - Site Usage
- How many people are consuming BBC Radio and how?
- Email Evolution: Web-based Email Shows Signs of Decline in the U.S. While Mobile Email Usage on the Rise - comScore, Inc
- Email Shows Signs of Decline in the U.S. While Mobile Email Usage on the Rise
- Shareable: The Future of Peer Production [Event]
- More people than ever are using Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn
- ABCs: National daily newspaper circulation September 2011 | Media | guardian.co.uk
- The declining circulation figures for UK national newspapers
- BBC - Podcasts - John Peel Lecture
- "Pete Townshend examines the current state of music media and asks the question: Can John Peelism survive the Internet? In an age of free downloads and a disposable attitude to music, can creative people earn a living, and without radio how can the "unpolished" music that John Peel championed find an audience?"
- Baird Lecture 2011: Digital Journalism Is In Golden Era, Says Sky News Boss John Ryley | Technology | Sky News
- A great piece about why digital journalism is thriving
- Why do children learn things much faster than adults do? - Sharecare
- A brief explanation of why children learn things faster than adults.
- BBC News - Third of adults 'use smartphone' says Ofcom report
- Social Media Marketing Stats
- If Facebook Were a Country…
- The amazing stats about Facebook's user popularity
- Clearing up those digital radio listening figures - James Cridland
- Is digital radio actually making a big impact?
- It's a matter of privacy
- Interesting article about what is private these days.
- Peter Hirshberg on TV and the web | Video on TED.com
- Peter Hirshberg shares some crucial lessons from Silicon Valley and explains why the web is so much more than "better TV."
- James Surowiecki: When social media became news | Video on TED.com
- James Surowiecki pinpoints the moment when social media became an equal player in the world of news-gathering
- Chris Anderson of WIRED on tech's Long Tail | Video on TED.com
- Chris Anderson, the editor of WIRED, explores the four key stages of any viable technology: setting the right price, gaining market share, displacing an established technology and, finally, becoming ubiquitous.
- Average home broadband user downloads 17 gigabytes a month | Technology | guardian.co.uk
- Oregon Court Rules Blogging Isn’t Journalism | Techland | TIME.com
"The web is what you make of it"
Google's viral videos promoting Chrome are a great visual representation of how anybody can make use of so many media platforms that are now so readily accessible online.
Monday 12 December 2011
The Effect of Media Convergence on Creative Industry
Continually these days we're seeing media organisations making use of convergent media. From an academic perspective it sounds like industry is making real progress with targeting audiences on a large scale across multiple platforms.
However, whilst in theory, advances in technology and media platforms may appear to benefit media companies, Alistair and myself wanted to speak with an industry professional in the television sector about whether the future does in fact look bright.
Do the opportunities of convergent media outweigh the challenges, and what infact are the various implications (good or bad) of cross-media production.
This is Darren Hutchinson from DreamscopeTV who are actually based at MediaCityUK in The Greenhouse, a facility where small media companies can operate at the heart of the UK's most exciting Northern media development.
Darren gave an insightful account of what he believes to be the key opportunities and challenges of media convergence. Social media appears to be an advantageous resource for creative industry, however technology overload is proving to be difficult, with new equipment continually being produced.
Louis.
However, whilst in theory, advances in technology and media platforms may appear to benefit media companies, Alistair and myself wanted to speak with an industry professional in the television sector about whether the future does in fact look bright.
Do the opportunities of convergent media outweigh the challenges, and what infact are the various implications (good or bad) of cross-media production.
This is Darren Hutchinson from DreamscopeTV who are actually based at MediaCityUK in The Greenhouse, a facility where small media companies can operate at the heart of the UK's most exciting Northern media development.
Darren gave an insightful account of what he believes to be the key opportunities and challenges of media convergence. Social media appears to be an advantageous resource for creative industry, however technology overload is proving to be difficult, with new equipment continually being produced.
Louis.
Presentation
We have all been researching various aspects of media convergence - firstly, what is it? Then the opportunities and challenges it presents to society and creative industry and also the impact of convergence in this digital age.
We delivered a presentation in the primary lecture theatre at Salford University at MediaCityUK last Thursday that made up part of our assignment:
These are the slides that accompanied our presentation:
I feel the presentation really delves into the critical points and arguments surrounding media convergence.
Louis.
We delivered a presentation in the primary lecture theatre at Salford University at MediaCityUK last Thursday that made up part of our assignment:
These are the slides that accompanied our presentation:
I feel the presentation really delves into the critical points and arguments surrounding media convergence.
Louis.
Monday 5 December 2011
Remix Theory
Really enjoying these videos by Kirby Ferguson on Remix Theory. The content doesn't explicitly link in with my area of the essay or presentation but none-the-less, what excellently produced content here. So informative as well.
Everything is a Remix Part 1 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.
Everything is a Remix Part 2 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.
Everything is a Remix Part 3 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.
Everything is a Remix Part 1 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.
Everything is a Remix Part 2 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.
Everything is a Remix Part 3 from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.
How much tech can children take? | Analysis | Features | PC Pro
How much tech can children take? | Analysis | Features | PC Pro
This is an article I found in PC Pro that links in with my previous post about technology overload on the youth generation.
Louis.
This is an article I found in PC Pro that links in with my previous post about technology overload on the youth generation.
Louis.
Technology is affecting today's youth
This is a point I've addressed in detail in my section of the academic essay about challenges to society. Kids and students are growing up and adapting into an education system that champions the use of VLEs, online resources, educational television channels, podcasts, e-learning websites like BBC bite size too. Through using all this new media content online, this youth generation is becoming a lot more tech savvy and thus they have more knowledge of technology and media than their elders.
This is a real challenge because without so much life experience, this youth generation is more naive than their elders, but without well-informed support from their elders, the media can work in a way similar to the hypodermic syringe theory and infuse the youth with questionable ideologies.
Also, with so much social media and technology like video games converging so that high scores can be posted online in a 'braggodocian' manner (as Eric Qualman states in Socialnomics, with today's social media users competing for the best status), sure there is a competitive element but ultimately this communication and activity is happening alone, with the youth generation failing to develop sound social skills. It links in with technology overload.. there is so much choice of content/media to consume, it is acting as a real distraction.
I feel this video is a great illustration of behaviour that varies across the world but behaviour that is informed by different cultures, and I think what we are seeing the UK is similar to the USA. Do enjoy.
Louis.
This is a real challenge because without so much life experience, this youth generation is more naive than their elders, but without well-informed support from their elders, the media can work in a way similar to the hypodermic syringe theory and infuse the youth with questionable ideologies.
Also, with so much social media and technology like video games converging so that high scores can be posted online in a 'braggodocian' manner (as Eric Qualman states in Socialnomics, with today's social media users competing for the best status), sure there is a competitive element but ultimately this communication and activity is happening alone, with the youth generation failing to develop sound social skills. It links in with technology overload.. there is so much choice of content/media to consume, it is acting as a real distraction.
I feel this video is a great illustration of behaviour that varies across the world but behaviour that is informed by different cultures, and I think what we are seeing the UK is similar to the USA. Do enjoy.
Louis.
Thursday 1 December 2011
Louis' Reading Material
As I've been researching for my 'Challenges that media convergence presents for creative industries and society' section of the group essay, I've been engrossed in various books and I've been actively reading a number of websites' content.
One of the key books that has informed my writing is Socialnomics by Eric Qualman. The book explores how social media is transforming the way we live and do business. It delves into how social media actually makes us more productive, how it can be used to market products and keep in contact with friends. It offers a real insight into the ever-developing online social landscape and it is interesting to deduce the opportunities and challenges it presents to both the individual and the business.
Another piece of literature I've particularly enjoyed is a book called Get Noticed by Marcus Taylor and Rob Lawrence. Marcus is a pal of mine anyway and it was a joy to read his new book - a great follow up to "The Musicians Guide To World Domination": a really insightful book into how up-and-coming musicians should go about promoting themselves in the music industry. One of the sections in The Musicians Guide actually talks about mailing lists and fan groups on social media so that is relevant to today's project.
Get Noticed, however, is totally relevant to my research on social media. The ethos of the book is to teach and inform readers how to get noticed in a world where 'who you know' plays a crucial role in getting anywhere. The chapter for getting noticed online was particularly helpful and I did pick up an incredibly useful statistic about how crucial human communication is, rather than communicating through a computer where you loose a massive amount of communicative power through body language.
Other reading materials that have influenced my viewpoint on media convergence include the new 'Creative Documentary' book by Wilma De Jong, Eric Knudsen and Jerry Rothwell. I learnt a great deal about technological convergence and how film-makers can harness new technology to produce excellent content in the digital age.
Slightly aside from the Media Convergence subject I have been enjoying a new book by Paul Hollins and Paul Chandler called Hang the DJ?, which, as a Radio Presenter, is a crucial read! It offers an insight into the potential pitfalls a presenter could make on air that can result in huge court cases and financial settlements. What comments could be considered libellous? What is acceptable on air conduct? It's a read that goes hand in hand with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, but having the real life examples of where thing's have gone wrong illustrates how crucial it is to know the game and play it faultlessly.
It's also interesting to read that book alongside the media convergence course, with:
One of the key books that has informed my writing is Socialnomics by Eric Qualman. The book explores how social media is transforming the way we live and do business. It delves into how social media actually makes us more productive, how it can be used to market products and keep in contact with friends. It offers a real insight into the ever-developing online social landscape and it is interesting to deduce the opportunities and challenges it presents to both the individual and the business.
Another piece of literature I've particularly enjoyed is a book called Get Noticed by Marcus Taylor and Rob Lawrence. Marcus is a pal of mine anyway and it was a joy to read his new book - a great follow up to "The Musicians Guide To World Domination": a really insightful book into how up-and-coming musicians should go about promoting themselves in the music industry. One of the sections in The Musicians Guide actually talks about mailing lists and fan groups on social media so that is relevant to today's project.
Get Noticed, however, is totally relevant to my research on social media. The ethos of the book is to teach and inform readers how to get noticed in a world where 'who you know' plays a crucial role in getting anywhere. The chapter for getting noticed online was particularly helpful and I did pick up an incredibly useful statistic about how crucial human communication is, rather than communicating through a computer where you loose a massive amount of communicative power through body language.
Other reading materials that have influenced my viewpoint on media convergence include the new 'Creative Documentary' book by Wilma De Jong, Eric Knudsen and Jerry Rothwell. I learnt a great deal about technological convergence and how film-makers can harness new technology to produce excellent content in the digital age.
Slightly aside from the Media Convergence subject I have been enjoying a new book by Paul Hollins and Paul Chandler called Hang the DJ?, which, as a Radio Presenter, is a crucial read! It offers an insight into the potential pitfalls a presenter could make on air that can result in huge court cases and financial settlements. What comments could be considered libellous? What is acceptable on air conduct? It's a read that goes hand in hand with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, but having the real life examples of where thing's have gone wrong illustrates how crucial it is to know the game and play it faultlessly.
It's also interesting to read that book alongside the media convergence course, with:
- Technology convergence
- Economy convergence
- Audience convergence
- Content convergence
It doesn't matter how much advance is made in these areas, if something is said out of place, it could upset the whole balance.
For online research I've been actively searching the MediaGuardian website which is crammed full of the latest and biggest media stories. I like the Guardian's standpoint on these issues as well. Interestingly the comment section is useful to take a look at because it goes hand in hand with our studies on participatory audiences.
I've also been really captivated by the recent episodes of two podcasts, The Media Show from Radio 4 and RadioTalk from the Radio Academy. Both shows are extremely well produced and feature excellent guests, who's opinions on complex media and radio topics create a really engrossing listen.
All of the various resources I have mentioned above have really helped my studies into media convergence.
Louis.
Source material:
Qualman, E (2009.) Socialnomics. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Taylor, M., & Lawrence, R. (2011.) Get Noticed
de Jong, W., Knudsen, E., Rothwell, J. (2012.) Creative Documentary. Hawlow: Pearson Education Limited
Hollins, P,. & Chantlet, P. (2011) Hang The DJ?. Marston Gate: Amazon.co.uk, Ltd.,
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media
http://www.radioacademy.org/podcasts/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/media
Group Meeting
The group had a meeting today to discuss plans for the presentation next week. Each group member has been working on a section of an academic essay about the opportunities and challenges media convergences presents.
The breakdown of sections looks like this:
What is Media Convergence? - Alistair Dickson
Opportunities - Dorit Vaknine
Challenges - Louis Chadwick
Impact on Society - Steven Alex Quinn
It's going to be great to translate the essay writing into a presentation, adding more information, graphics, audio and video to make really enhance the visuals of the keynote.
The breakdown of sections looks like this:
What is Media Convergence? - Alistair Dickson
Opportunities - Dorit Vaknine
Challenges - Louis Chadwick
Impact on Society - Steven Alex Quinn
It's going to be great to translate the essay writing into a presentation, adding more information, graphics, audio and video to make really enhance the visuals of the keynote.
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