TenFour

Mickey Mouse Copyright Laws

janner@usc.edu — Mon, 8 May 2006 15:53:00 -0700

Part 4 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. This is a remix project criticizing Disney's role in extending copyright laws and its catastrophic effects upon Public Domain and remix culture. Images: Copyright- by: Guilluame aka Le Cactus Audio: Free Culture- by: Lawrence Lessig.

Networked Publics Interview: Jonathan McIntosh, Part Deux

janner@usc.edu — Sun, 7 May 2006 23:40:00 -0700

I interviewed Jonathan McIntosh during the Networked Publics Conference at USC. We talked about his webpage, journalism objectivity, and the impact of Internet and Media on activism.

Networked Publics Interview: Paul Marino

gullion@usc.edu — Sat, 6 May 2006 10:00:00 -0700

While at the Networked Publics Conference and Media Festival, I had the good fortune of securing an interview with the talented Paul Marino, one of the founding fathers of machinima. While providing answers to questions that expanded my understanding of machinima, he also gave me his opinions, predictions, and desires for the machinima community and gaming industry as a whole. If you're looking for fascinating insights into this quickly expanding phenomenon, this interview can't be missed!

Remix Culture and Generation Y

charlotw@usc.edu — Fri, 5 May 2006 02:00:00 -0700

In this videocast, I interviewed the future artists of America on how they feel about copyright, creative commons, and remix culture and how they think it will affect their careers. It's interesting to see how divergent the members of my generation's opinions are from one another.

Reinventing the Wheel

charlotw@usc.edu — Fri, 5 May 2006 01:00:00 -0700

Part 3 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. A remix video on free culture and building upon the creativity of the people before us.

Networked Publics Interview: Mark Frauenfelder

pclair@usc.edu — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0700

For this interview from the Networked Publics Conference, I sat down with Mark Frauenfelder to discuss his work with Boing Boing and Make: Magazine.

Networked Publics Interview: Jonathan McIntosh

pclair@usc.edu — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:45:00 -0700

For this interview from the Networked Publics Conference, I sat down with social justice activist Jonathan McIntosh to discuss political remixes, open source, and the IndyMedia movement.

Networked Publics Interview: Marc Tuters

pclair@usc.edu — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:30:00 -0700

In addition to video blogging the Networked Publics Conference, the TenFour team also sat down with a number of the participants for a series of audio podcast interviews. For this first interview, I spoke to Networked Publics Research Fellow Marc Tuters about viral marketing campaigns and social networking sites.

Networked Publics Vlog: Net Neutrality

pclair@usc.edu — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 23:50:00 -0700

Today we ventured to the Networked Publics Conference held by the USC Annenberg Center. I talked with experts and conference attendees about network neutrality ... this is what they had to say.

Networked Publics Vlog: Makers

janner@usc.edu — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 23:40:00 -0700

One of three videoblogs from today's Networked Publics Conference at the USC Annenberg Center for Communication. For my videoblog, I spoke to two gurus from the world of DIY hack culture: Mark Frauenfelder of Boing Boing and Make: Magazine fame; and Mike Outmesguine, author of the book Wi-Fi Toys.

Networked Publics Vlog: Machinima

gullion@usc.edu — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 23:30:00 -0700

One of three videoblogs from today's Networked Publics Conference at the USC Annenberg Center for Communication. For my video blog, I chose to focus my coverage on machinima: animated films created using game engines. This video contains clips from various machinima shorts, interviews, and other enriching material. Additional music: B. Jones : Last Pictures, by Rinôçérôse.

Digg.com

pclair@usc.edu — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:00:00 -0700

Heard about Digg? The technology social bookmarking site? Listen in and learn why Digg is quickly becoming the most-accessed technology news site on the internet and why it is almost more popular than Slashdot. Feel free to navigate through Digg as you are listening. This is an Enhanced Podcast: for optimum playback, please use iTunes.

Why Creative Commons?

pclair@usc.edu — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:00:00 -0700

Part 2 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. In this era of digital technology increasing at a rapid pace, it is important to think about the licenses that restrict digital innovation. While copyright may be good for some works, it is important to realize that this is not the only option. Lawrence Lessig has created the Creative Commons license to allow people to release content into the "public domain" without any legal ramifications. Watch this vidcast to learn more about the advances that the Creative Commons license is making in internet content production.

Teaching an Old Toon New Tricks

gullion@usc.edu — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:00:00 -0700

Part 1 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. This video remix mashup project samples audio from a presentation by Lawrence Lessig and remixes it using public domain vintage cartoons and music from the Newgrounds audio portal. I wanted to make a remix video that presented Lessig's arguments in a new and entertaining way without obscuring the original message or subtracting from the power of the original words. This video also is a great example of what can be accomplished using material from the creative commons and public domain. Using both old and new media, I've created a compelling, creative work without fear of legal retribution. Half the fun of this video will be trying to figure out what symbols and characters represent in Lessig’s discussion on copyright law and piracy, but I'll provide some guidelines to help aid you. The golden goose/coins/eggs are meant to represent new technologies, and the potential they hold for creative work. The protagonists (Felix and Popeye) are either Lessig or copyright holders, etc., while the pirates are 'pirates' and general opposition. The rest should be fairly self-explanatory. Here is the media that I sampled and remixed: Lessig excerpt from "Who Owns Culture?" (2005) (www.archive.org/details/WhoOwnsCulture) Cartoon footage from Film Chest Vintage Cartoons (www.archive.org) "Felix the Cat: The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg" (1936), by Burt Gillett and Tom Palmer. "Popeye The Sailor: Big Bad Sinbad" (1952), by Seymour Kneitel. Music from the Newgrounds Audio Portal (www.newgrounds.com) "This is Freedom" and "Ode To Angels (Renewed)" by MilkMan_Dan.

Introduction to "Creative Commons Remix Videos"

syder@usc.edu — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:00:00 -0700

The next TenFour series, premiering April 17th-20th, will see the team producing remix videos using raw materials culled entirely from Creative Commons and the Public Domain. This promo video does the same: visit the TenFour website for a full list of citations.

Last FM

janner@usc.edu — Wed, 5 Apr 2006 11:00:00 -0700

This podcast explores the Last FM website, a site dedicated to music recommendations and communities. Its numerous interactive features exemplify the idea of Web 2.0. Music: "Berimbau" by Inverted Silence "Now Get Busy" by Beastie Boys "Guitar" by Niels. For optimum playback of this enhanced podcast, please use iTunes.

Presenting: Newgrounds

gullion@usc.edu — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:00:00 -0700

This project provides information on a compelling aspect of Web 2.0 culture: newgrounds.com. An excellent source of various types of media, such as animation and music, Newgrounds is an exemplar of the community participation, remixing, and constant updating that make Web 2.0 such an exciting concept. I encourage you to explore the site, as links have been provided throughout the enhanced podcast. All music is from the Newgrounds audio portal: "Jazzy Loop," "Ambient Loop," and "Dance Loop" by DJ_Cataclysm, and "Megaman 2-Skull Castle" by Stage3-1. For optimum playback of this enhanced podcast, please use iTunes.

BitTorrent vs. MPAA

janner@usc.edu — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:00:00 -0700

Part 4 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. BitTorrent is the latest peer-to-peer file sharing application. Its use has been controversial because it can be used to download copyrighted media. BitTorrent is especially powerful for downloading large files like movies. The Motion Picture Association of America has been fighting to shut down many sites using BitTorrent to download pirated films. This podcast helps you understand what BitTorrent is, discover why people use it, and learn about its impact on media distribution.

Blogging...

pclair@usc.edu — Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:15:00 -0700

Part 3 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. Join us as we wander through the internet looking at the Web2.0 phenomenon known as blogging.

Into the Depths of Facebook

charlotw@usc.edu — Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:15:00 -0700

Part 2 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. So you think you know Facebook? Guess again. This interactive podcast walking tour takes you into the depths of Facebook and even reveals an interesting link to the CIA.

Defend Online Creativity!

gullion@usc.edu — Wed, 8 Mar 2006 17:15:00 -0700

Part 1 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. My walking tour podcast will lead you on a minor Internet exodus. Web 2.0 culture is characterized by active social participation, and this is true in the realm of online artists. Remixes, tributes, collaborations, nonprofit free hosting: the opportunities for creative exploration are many and great. Unfortunately, intellectual property rights and copyright law on the web are far from ideal at the moment. If there are too many restrictions, much of the freedom Web 2.0 offers will disappear, but if there is not enough regulation exploitation could run rampant. To make matters worse, there exist offenders that fail to aid either side of the argument, and add fuel to the fire. Websites such as eBaum’s World steal content from media authors and make money off of their work. Public awareness of these crimes, and the repercussions they have on our culture as a whole, must be increased. Hopefully this podcast will clearly display this threat to the Web 2.0 creative community and outline a simple way that you can help.

Introduction to "Internet Walking Tours"

syder@usc.edu — Sun, 5 Mar 2006 22:15:00 -0700

Take a super secret tour behind the scenes at TenFour HQ. Rumor has it that the TenFour team is working on something that will change human life as we know it.

Girl Technology

janner@usc.edu — Thu, 2 Mar 2006 22:15:00 -0700

Part 4 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. My unique experience with technology at an early age has shaped the way I view and participate with media. As a young girl, I was involved in typical "girl" activities but also taught computer skills. Most girls today are still not exposed to technology in the same way as boys. Technology still seems to be gendered. This project was done using After Effects and Final Cut Pro.

Media Giant: A Fairy Tale

charlotw@usc.edu — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:15:00 -0700

Part 3 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. Once upon a time in a land not so far away a young lady named Snow Charlotte decided to make her own media, but the evil Lord of Disney, Robert Iger, wanted to control the most media of them all.

We Like Live...

PClair@usc.edu — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:15:00 -0700

Part 2 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. Why do we like live television? Is it because we feel like we are there? Is it because we know that anything can happen? Is it because we know that what we are seeing is actually what is happening, not an edited version? This vidcast explores this in 60 seconds. Technical: Created in After Effects. The audio was captured using Audacity.

Success 2.0

gullion@usc.edu — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:15:00 -0700

Part 1 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. This is a 60 second video that attempts to describe part of my relation with the culture industry. It examines the questions one may think of when consuming or creating media on the web, and how "Web 2.0" might make one re-think the definition of success, now that it is considerably easier to have an impact on a small audience. From my personal view, I believe that success on a smaller scale can be just as important, if not more so, than the standards of success we are all familiar with, such as box office sales, Oscars, Pulitzer prizes, and what have you. I do hope you enjoy it. All images were drawn by hand, scanned, then inverted in Photoshop.

Introduction to "The Culture Industry in 60secs"

syder@usc.edu — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:15:00 -0700

As winter nears its end, TenFour emerges from its seasonal hibernation, refreshed and ready to kick butt. This videocast is a promo for "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts that premiere February 13th-16th.

TenFour Returns

syder@usc.edu — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:15:00 -0700

A new year brings with it a new TenFour crew and a new agenda: examining Web 2.0 culture. For this introductory teaser, students Photoshopped themselves into an image they liked, then After Effected the results. The music was chosen by surfing Creative Commons and Opsound.

Videocast: "Free Your Music"

sghods@usc.edu — Tue, 11 Jan 2006 18:15:00 -0700

Sam Ghods shows you how to spot and avoid restrictive Digital Rights Management (DRM). One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

Videocast: "How to Get a Terrorist Through Airport Security"

seethara@usc.edu — Tue, 11 Jan 2006 18:00:00 -0700

Sonia Seetharaman takes a satirical look at racial profiling and organized pranking. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

Videocast: "Causing a Not So Clear Channel"

andrewmh@usc.edu — Tue, 11 Jan 2006 17:52:00 -0700

Andy Hogan explores how you can get involved in challenging the hegemony of Clear Channel. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

Videocast: "My Big Fat Greek Life"

lpond@usc.edu — Tue, 11 Jan 2006 17:45:00 -0700

Lindsay Pond explores how to challenge the cultural and ideological biases of the sorority sustem. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

Videocast: "Student Mobilization: A How-To"

miakelye@usc.edu — Tue, 11 Jan 2006 17:30:00 -0700

Isomi Miake-Lye explores how social online communtities such as facebook.com can be used to mobilize students for activist causes. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

Interview with Henry Jenkins

andrewmh@usc.edu — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:30:00 -0700

Andy Hogan interviews MIT Professor Henry Jenkins about the cultural and ideological climate surrounding video games.

Interview with Richard Edwards

seethara@usc.edu — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:15:00 -0700

Sonia Seetharaman interviews St. Mary's College Professor Richard Edwards about the role of new media in higher education. Look for "Out of the Past" in the iTunes Podcast Directory to listen to Professor Edwards' podcasts.

Interview with Ari Schwartz

sghods@usc.edu — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:00:00 -0700

Sam Ghods interviews Ari Schwartz about the recent Sony BMG rootkit issue and his work as the Associate Director of the Center for Democracy and Technology (www.cdt.org).

Interview with Jim Babka

miakelye@usc.edu — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 07:45:00 -0700

Isomi Miake-Lye interviews Jim Babka about online political activist networks and his work as Director and Co-Founder of one such organization, Downsize DC (www.downsizedc.org).

Interview with Stacy Smith

lpond@usc.edu — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 07:30:00 -0700

Lindsay Pond interviews USC Professor Stacy Smith about gender representations in children's media and her work with Geena Davis' "See Jane" project (www.seejane.org).