The Korsakow System (Pronounced ‘KOR-SA-KOV’) is open source software for creating browser-based dynamic documentaries. Invented in 2000 by Berlin-based artist Florian Thalhofer, Korsakow allows users without any programming expertise to create and interact with non-linear or database-driven narratives, referred to as Korsakow-Films or K-Films. The software can be used to produce documentary, experimental and fictional narrative works and has been integrated into live performance and installation pieces. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsakow)

So we began looking at Korsakow this week, and learning about how it works and what it is used for. I feel like this was a really helpful tute and definitely provided me with some relevant information that I will need when creating my own Korsakow pieces.

Here are some notes about Korsakow I took down:

. Making relations between things – joining things together. Creating patterns using key words! Will our viewer know what they are?

. like creating a jigsaw puzzle!!! 

. Interfaces

IMPORTANT: Managament – WORKFLOW

Key Word – A Tag!

SNU – Smallest Narrative Unit

POC – Points of Contact: In Poc and Out Poc

POCs are created by key words

A Korsakow film is a collection of Connected SNU’s