Throughout this process I was able to realize that vimeo can be used in one of two ways. First, it can almost act as a linkedin page for filmmakers where people in the film industry can view their reel and past works. Secondly, it can merely act as a space for amateur filmmaker to post videos for their friends and relatives to see. Often times being a link that is sent over another type of website, like facebook for example. It is often dubbed the sophisticated alternative to youtube yet when you pair the two together the two sites are almost completely different. Even though I was aware that these differences were present, it still did not prepare me for the sheer difficulty of circulating a video on vimeo.
Showing posts with label Practicum #7. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Practicum #7. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Practicum Post 7-Jarchow
Well, with 9 total views and one contact made I will have to settle for a less than stellar career for short lived film on vimeo. While this may frustrate me in terms of the spirit of the assignment, I was able to learn about a community that I had know relatively little knowledge about and become involved in the process. Just yesterday I noticed that my cousin who is actively pursuing a career in the film and cinematography had only 100 views on a video he poured months of filming and editing on. His video has also been up for more than 2 years.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Practicum Project: Post 7
So after the long spring break away from my laptop, it was time to re-enter Moo World and pick up where I left off. Honestly, I hadn't gone more than three or four days away from the site, so I was a bit nervous as to whether or not my information would be saved or not. Everyone, take a sigh of relief. It was saved. I continued where I left off, about half way through DiscWorld...I dusted off the death I had witnessed, and I'm back to the place of my previous decease. Instead of facing the same fate as last time, I took the canoe (which adds about 30 minutes to the game) and took the round way around the forest that had previously killed me.
After completing the canoe journey, I realized this game is meant for me. It rewarded me by allowing me to go to a bar to relax!!! Since a screen shot doesn't really do it justice, here's the text from the hole-in-the-wall bar that I'm taking a load off in.
"Hibiscus Dunelm is standing at the bar, Antiquated EdiCt is sitting at the
wobbly table and a helpful street urchin is standing here.
A peanut tray full of brochures is on the bar, a dart board is mounted on a
wall, The Green Slab box and an AM Daily box are beside the bar and a pair of
soft leather shoes, a pair of black wool socks, a pair of leather gloves, two
daggers, a small knife, a yellow smock and the corpse of Auraya are on the
floor."
And after I left, it led me to a cubicle to relax in even more. Though I wanted to keep on traveling to the end of the game, I couldn't help but sit and relax for a few minutes and experience the cubicle. How luxurious does this sound?
"Small, enclosed, cramped and overly stuffy, this cubicle serves as
one of the two areas where patrons can (officially) relieve
themselves. Resting against the north wall of the cubicle is the small, rather
modern, porcelain toilet, its filth encrusted bowl only a quarter filled with
the dark and turgid waters. The foul stench in the air suggests that the
toilet is heavily used and poorly, if ever, cleaned."
After a bit of time in there, I headed back into the forest and on my journey. I just thought it was quite odd as to how the game was encouraging me to relax and take my time. It doesn't charge by the minute (I hope), so I just find it weird as to why they don't want me to hurry up and complete the level.
One other aspect of the game that's a bit off is that in playing for about two hours, nobody has said a word to me. Gabriella is nonexistent, and nobody else has even asked how I am doing. I still consider it a community, but maybe all the other "regulars" are on spring break like I was last week or something. Even if I don't complete the game and "win", this has most definitely been quite the experience. But I've devoted so much time into this, I feel as though I owe it to myself to see what the end has in store. Maybe they'll show me a picture of something instead of the purple, text-filled screen? Crossin' my fingers...
After completing the canoe journey, I realized this game is meant for me. It rewarded me by allowing me to go to a bar to relax!!! Since a screen shot doesn't really do it justice, here's the text from the hole-in-the-wall bar that I'm taking a load off in.
"Hibiscus Dunelm is standing at the bar, Antiquated EdiCt is sitting at the
wobbly table and a helpful street urchin is standing here.
A peanut tray full of brochures is on the bar, a dart board is mounted on a
wall, The Green Slab box and an AM Daily box are beside the bar and a pair of
soft leather shoes, a pair of black wool socks, a pair of leather gloves, two
daggers, a small knife, a yellow smock and the corpse of Auraya are on the
floor."
And after I left, it led me to a cubicle to relax in even more. Though I wanted to keep on traveling to the end of the game, I couldn't help but sit and relax for a few minutes and experience the cubicle. How luxurious does this sound?
"Small, enclosed, cramped and overly stuffy, this cubicle serves as
one of the two areas where patrons can (officially) relieve
themselves. Resting against the north wall of the cubicle is the small, rather
modern, porcelain toilet, its filth encrusted bowl only a quarter filled with
the dark and turgid waters. The foul stench in the air suggests that the
toilet is heavily used and poorly, if ever, cleaned."
After a bit of time in there, I headed back into the forest and on my journey. I just thought it was quite odd as to how the game was encouraging me to relax and take my time. It doesn't charge by the minute (I hope), so I just find it weird as to why they don't want me to hurry up and complete the level.
One other aspect of the game that's a bit off is that in playing for about two hours, nobody has said a word to me. Gabriella is nonexistent, and nobody else has even asked how I am doing. I still consider it a community, but maybe all the other "regulars" are on spring break like I was last week or something. Even if I don't complete the game and "win", this has most definitely been quite the experience. But I've devoted so much time into this, I feel as though I owe it to myself to see what the end has in store. Maybe they'll show me a picture of something instead of the purple, text-filled screen? Crossin' my fingers...
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