To Open…
http://www.mediafactory.org.au/daniel-bowden/2015/05/19/to-open/
This post talks about Walter Benjamin’s (Goethe University, Frankfurt) ideas on the effects of simulacra to the aura of an original piece of media. Having worked with many mediums throughout the years, it is interesting for me to discover that there are metrics related to the quality of reproduction. These metrics are pertinent in that we are often asked to draw relationships with what has gone before us and consider rebranding and repurposing of found media artefacts. An example of this can be seen in the found footage that we applied to our P3 project, I witnessed a notable expansion in my appreciation for some original ideas, Benjamin’s ‘aura’ had been heightened in this instance.
Institutions
http://www.mediafactory.org.au/daniel-bowden/2015/05/13/institutions/
Being somewhat left emotional raw after a conversation with my elderly grandmother on the subject of marriage, I felt compelled to post the story of our joint frustration with institutions. Both my Gran and myself conceded that our opposing values will never agree. As this debate is widespread in people of my age group, I believe that this could be a compelling premise for a production idea, perhaps a fiction narrative or a documentary style report.
The Giver and Receiver of Envy
http://www.mediafactory.org.au/daniel-bowden/2015/05/07/the-giver-and-receiver-of-envy/
On interacting with class peers, I noticed that there was a plague of playing down one’s own talents, which to me, seems detrimental not only to themselves but to Melbourne’s creative scene. Within the media, there needs to be a balance struck between, selling oneself stupid and not selling oneself short.
Soundscapes and Attention
http://www.mediafactory.org.au/daniel-bowden/2015/04/23/soundscapes-and-attention/
Since I was a child I have been fascinated by sound and the effects that it has on people and animals, I began producing my own noises and have naturally adhered to the following parameters; figure, ground and field, however, it is only now that, I can identify these parameters and harness their effectiveness further.
Flow and Heightened Consciousness
http://www.mediafactory.org.au/daniel-bowden/2015/04/02/flow-and-heightened-consciousness/
Keith Sawyer explored the group dynamics and deduced that group flow relied upon 10 points of attention. I expect that I will be continuously working in groups therefore regard Sawyer’s ideas as valuable tools for future use as a media practitioner.