1. Identify the article you have selected and why you chose it.
I read Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening: Bridge To Collaboration but I was intrigued by the title and how the ideas of sound editing and capturing worked with the idea of artistic collaboration.
2. What are the main points of the essay?
Oliveros touches on several topics in the article. In the first section she discusses her feelings towards collaborating with other artists and how much joy just gets from working together with someone on a project. She discussed how the differences in artistic idea create a non-linear work of art. Overall, the reader can tell how much she enjoys collaborating with friends and successful artists to create an entirely new piece. With discussion about collaboration came discussion about collaboration technologies. Pauline Olveros tells the story of receiving her first tape recording form her mother in the late 1950’s. She marvels at how advanced recording technology has become since then and expresses her desire to see collaboration go to the internet so that artists can discuss and work together without even being in the same country. The article then transitions into Oliveros work called Sonic Mediations where she encourages her early love of recording sound and focusing on the listening process of these recording sounds. She then does what same may call a “shameless plug” for some of her work and for her foundation, which helps fund artists wishing to create pieces in this vein.
3. How are the ideas or arguments in this article relevant to your own practice as a media artist?
Although I think Oliveros’ discussion about collaboration was mostly a side note, I was interested in hear what a professional artist had to say about working together with others to produce a joint effort. In the future, I would like to write or work with a friend or fellow artist, because I think two artistic minds together can compliment each other and create a unique piece that one alone may not be able to do.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Video Hardware/Software Response
1. How was your experience with the Olympus digital camera? How did it compare with other still or video cameras you have previously used? Were you able to successfully implement your Image Capturing Strategies using the features of this camera? In an ideal world, how would your still/video camera of choice function?
My work with the Olympus was relatively positive. My only complaint was the use of AA batteries as opposed to a stronger, rechargeable battery. Three times during the drift I had to change batteries because the others would drain very quickly. The only other camera I had used for video was my own digital camera, and the functions were basically the same. When it came to capturing the right images, the Olympus did the job successfully, and I was able to capture everything I wished to on my drifts. In a perfect drift I would prefer a camera with more manual options to limit editing on the computer as much as possible. I would also prefer a camera that is larger and able to steady more easily. It would also help to be able to do a zoom while shooting as opposed to zooming before the shot.
2. Discuss your choice of video-editing software and describe your history with this software. If you used this software for the first time, explain why you chose this particular application and how you think it helped you to accomplish your creative goals (or proved detrimental). Will you use this software again for future projects?
I chose Quicktime Pro to edit all of my videos and this was the first time I’ve used it. I chose Quicktime so that I would be able to ask my TA if I ever had trouble with some technical issues. The program as a whole was somewhat surprising. I was expecting something a bit more substantial with a definite program that would open up. It took a bit of research and asking around before I figured out even some simple special affects that I could do with my videos. If nothing else, I’m thankful this class introduced me to a basic program to work on my overall computer skills and editing skills. I will try to become more familiar with QT Pro and use it at least throughout the year.
My work with the Olympus was relatively positive. My only complaint was the use of AA batteries as opposed to a stronger, rechargeable battery. Three times during the drift I had to change batteries because the others would drain very quickly. The only other camera I had used for video was my own digital camera, and the functions were basically the same. When it came to capturing the right images, the Olympus did the job successfully, and I was able to capture everything I wished to on my drifts. In a perfect drift I would prefer a camera with more manual options to limit editing on the computer as much as possible. I would also prefer a camera that is larger and able to steady more easily. It would also help to be able to do a zoom while shooting as opposed to zooming before the shot.
2. Discuss your choice of video-editing software and describe your history with this software. If you used this software for the first time, explain why you chose this particular application and how you think it helped you to accomplish your creative goals (or proved detrimental). Will you use this software again for future projects?
I chose Quicktime Pro to edit all of my videos and this was the first time I’ve used it. I chose Quicktime so that I would be able to ask my TA if I ever had trouble with some technical issues. The program as a whole was somewhat surprising. I was expecting something a bit more substantial with a definite program that would open up. It took a bit of research and asking around before I figured out even some simple special affects that I could do with my videos. If nothing else, I’m thankful this class introduced me to a basic program to work on my overall computer skills and editing skills. I will try to become more familiar with QT Pro and use it at least throughout the year.
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