Well this will be my last post for this subject. It has certainly been unexpected but interesting. When I enrolled in this subject I was under the impression (and was told) that it was about websites and that designers would be teamed up with 'coders' and they would work on creating a website together. What a shock it was when I found out that it didn't really have anything to do with creating websites at all! However, I was interested in learning how to make a podcast and I have learnt valuable skills and about various applications along the way. I'm glad that we learnt how to use flash, because I really wanted to learn how to use it but was rather unmotivated to do so outside of class and I didn't really have time. At least with the flash lessons, I did learn more about making websites so I am pleased about that. It was interesting to see what people's interests were, regarding online multimedia in the presentations and in a sense it was a way for me to get to know other members in the class, whom I normally wouldn't talk to because I don't know them and they're not in any of my other classes.
This subject has certainly opened up avenues that I would like to explore including itunes, garageband, audacity and flash. I'd also love to check out websites like deviant art and myspace in the holidays and see how I can benefit from them.
Tomorrow is the day that all of this is due and once I hand in my CD, I will know that I am much more aware of the online multimedia that is out there and will participate in it more in the future. Chow!
Tuesday, 12 June 2007
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Last batch of presentations
Well this is the last week of presentations and next week it's all about our blogs. I hope that mine is sufficient and will earn me a good mark.
The first (or second last) presentation depending on how you look at it was by Karen. She talked about You Tube and concentrated on the social aspect of it. It is a place to upload and share your videos. Most of the company's revenue comes from advertising. A vast majority of video uploads are by everyday people. I thought it was good that uploaded videos are in categories such as vehicles (which I thought was a little odd), comedy, sports, music, films, games and blogs. It's good that there is a search bar that makes it easy to find songs and videos. Anyone can view videos but you have to register to upload. The concept of tags is a really good idea and it makes it easier for people to find songs and videos on You Tube. I didn't know that You Tube was known for it's good compatibility standards. I found it interesting that you could collect videos you've viewed and save them to your favourites folder. Karen mentioned the term "channel" and I found it odd but interesting. I think a better word could have been used to describe your personal space but I suppose now that so many people use You Tube that it doens't really matter to them. I didn't know that you could invite friends on You Tube but it's a good idea. It's similar to Friendster in that way. It was good that Karen covered the social impact however, I found the presentation to have too much text on screen and I think it could have been more effective with just some short dot points. She made a good point though that people can be more expressive online rather than face to face and I think that this is so true.
The last presentation for this subject this term and possibly for ever is by Melissa. It was good that she started off with an introduction and briefly summarised what she was going to talk about including a history, overview, what it is, what it's used for. Ebay was started in the US by a man called Pierre. He became fascinated with selling goods on the net and the idea of auctions. It's not like normal shopping because individual people choose what they want to sell and at what price. I never thought about the no. of people behind ebay who keep it running. I thought it was good that there was a place to receive community feedback and it was good that Melissa went through the main links. I found it odd that they made a distinction between a member and a seller. I understand that a member is just someone who buys off ebay but doesn't sell any products but it was a little confusing. You have to be over 18 to register. I found the feedback star glossary a really interesting concept with all the coloured stars. It's good that you can ask questions, comments and that it keeps people up to date. Overall, a good presentation.
The first (or second last) presentation depending on how you look at it was by Karen. She talked about You Tube and concentrated on the social aspect of it. It is a place to upload and share your videos. Most of the company's revenue comes from advertising. A vast majority of video uploads are by everyday people. I thought it was good that uploaded videos are in categories such as vehicles (which I thought was a little odd), comedy, sports, music, films, games and blogs. It's good that there is a search bar that makes it easy to find songs and videos. Anyone can view videos but you have to register to upload. The concept of tags is a really good idea and it makes it easier for people to find songs and videos on You Tube. I didn't know that You Tube was known for it's good compatibility standards. I found it interesting that you could collect videos you've viewed and save them to your favourites folder. Karen mentioned the term "channel" and I found it odd but interesting. I think a better word could have been used to describe your personal space but I suppose now that so many people use You Tube that it doens't really matter to them. I didn't know that you could invite friends on You Tube but it's a good idea. It's similar to Friendster in that way. It was good that Karen covered the social impact however, I found the presentation to have too much text on screen and I think it could have been more effective with just some short dot points. She made a good point though that people can be more expressive online rather than face to face and I think that this is so true.
The last presentation for this subject this term and possibly for ever is by Melissa. It was good that she started off with an introduction and briefly summarised what she was going to talk about including a history, overview, what it is, what it's used for. Ebay was started in the US by a man called Pierre. He became fascinated with selling goods on the net and the idea of auctions. It's not like normal shopping because individual people choose what they want to sell and at what price. I never thought about the no. of people behind ebay who keep it running. I thought it was good that there was a place to receive community feedback and it was good that Melissa went through the main links. I found it odd that they made a distinction between a member and a seller. I understand that a member is just someone who buys off ebay but doesn't sell any products but it was a little confusing. You have to be over 18 to register. I found the feedback star glossary a really interesting concept with all the coloured stars. It's good that you can ask questions, comments and that it keeps people up to date. Overall, a good presentation.
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
screenshots
Here are the screenshots that I used in my presentation. They are much smaller than they are supposed to be.. not sure why... but anyway if you click on them they come up a little bigger. Sorry about that.
Saturday, 2 June 2007
websites and resources
For my presentation, I got information from the following resources:
-http://imagine-msn.com/Messenger/Post/ but in particular
-http://imagine-msn.com/Messenger/Post/Applications/Default.aspx
-http://www.ebuddy.com/
-http://www.icq.com
-emails I received about Windows Live Messenger
-the program itself - looking at the interface
I will post up the screenshots I used in my presentation as well. It will be up soon. Here are some screenshots that was part of my research but ones that I didn't use in my presentation.
This shows you how to share an activity with an online contact
This shows you how to change your status to either online, busy, away, appear offline, be right back etc.
How to change your display picture. Your dp as it is known, is a picture that you either find interesting or that represents something you like, or it can just be a photo of you and/or any other person.
This is an easy way to check your email without having to go to hotmail.com
This is what the conversation window looks like when both people are using a web cam
This shows you how to set up Windows Live Messenger for your mobile
It's an easy interface that allows you to call landline or mobile phones from your computer
You can share a slideshow with people you are chatting with. The window just expands to make room for the photos
You can have fun with other contacts via video call
This is the page that comes up when you go to webmessenger.msn.com
-http://imagine-msn.com/Messenger/Post/ but in particular
-http://imagine-msn.com/Messenger/Post/Applications/Default.aspx
-http://www.ebuddy.com/
-http://www.icq.com
-emails I received about Windows Live Messenger
-the program itself - looking at the interface
I will post up the screenshots I used in my presentation as well. It will be up soon. Here are some screenshots that was part of my research but ones that I didn't use in my presentation.
This shows you how to share an activity with an online contact
This shows you how to change your status to either online, busy, away, appear offline, be right back etc.
How to change your display picture. Your dp as it is known, is a picture that you either find interesting or that represents something you like, or it can just be a photo of you and/or any other person.
This is an easy way to check your email without having to go to hotmail.com
This is what the conversation window looks like when both people are using a web cam
This shows you how to set up Windows Live Messenger for your mobile
It's an easy interface that allows you to call landline or mobile phones from your computer
You can share a slideshow with people you are chatting with. The window just expands to make room for the photos
You can have fun with other contacts via video call
This is the page that comes up when you go to webmessenger.msn.com
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