Some life goals.

Thing's I'm aiming for and things I wish to happen with my life.

• Get paid by YouTube/Google for doing something I love.
• Work on a hit TV show. (ie. Doctor Who)
• Meet and/or do work with JJ Abrams.
• Meet and/or do work with the Yogscast.
• Meet my perfect girl and fall in love.
• Live in Canada.

Wishing is important.
- Ryan

Where old and new media collide

Convergence culture is what we call the bridge between the old and new media.

Perhaps an example might be a newspaper having a website with embedded video.

A better example might be the shift between most of us being consumers and an audience to media, whereas now it is so easy to become creators and users of media with our own freedom to be creative.

Internet video is slowly replacing television, this is my opinion, but I'm not the only one that thinks this. Web series is a good example of convergence culture mixing TV paradigms with the interactivity of the internet.
(My favourite Web series is The Guild) <3 Felicia Day

Week 4: Online learning materials.

Working through this learning material I have learnt a few things:

What "crowd sourcing" is. (outsourcing tasks to many people through an open call)

The 'five characteristics of social media'. You don't know what that is? Oh, let me enlighten you:

(Mayfield 2007)

Good old McQuail has a theory of new media:
He thinks that there are seven characteristics of new media.

After reposting this, I do realise that I have learnt this before. Not quite sure where, probably AS communication studies. Anywizzles...

I'm sure you're dying to know what I think of all this ruckus.
Well I personally liked the website's information. It was very useful.
That being said, it's not the best read in the world. But probably because I'm reading a book by John Green at the minute and every other piece of writing in the world is nothing compared to that of Mr. Green.

I always seem to go on a tangent with these things. I duly apologise.

Informative, simple and somewhat interesting. Those are the good points.
(it also had some pretty pictures)

Not a lot I can criticise, aside from the list/types of social media, to me it seems obvious. But I understand not everyone is me (thankfully) so I suppose it should be in there.

This picture is silly: 

If that's any help...


And this task has been useful.
If anyone other than Zoe is reading this, it probably wont make much sense (or be at any interest to you) so I would tell you there's no point reading this, but seeing as this is the end and you are reading then it is too late to tell you not to read this.

Long sentences.
-Ryan

Sunset Sunday #1

Basically, I like to take pictures of the sun.

Here's a few that I've taken in the past few weeks or so.

I'll post the title followed by the photo, then the short description.

Goodnight, Leicester:

This was taken on my first night living in Leicester. Capturing the warm glow of the sun silhouetting the horizon with a large lens flare.

Blinded by the Light:

This portrait photo has so much happening. The window is completely whited out by the sun causing the camera to get many oval flares creating a beautiful pattern. It's shows the true power of the suns light. The photo is full of curves, straight lines, shadows and silhouettes and is definitely my personal favourite.

Low Noon:

A lovely city-scape caught just after the mid-day point. Again we have the flares but this time they seem to be imposed on the sky. The sun falling into the clouds bouncing its light off the clouds. I'm half expecting Mufasa to make a guest appearance. I personally like the fact that you can see people walking on the street (bottom right) giving a very archaic feel.

Aeroplane Window:

The marked glass gives the feel like you're actually looking out the thick windows of an aeroplane but I certainly did not take the photograph out of a aeroplane's window. The photo was cropped as to only show the sky, but it look's as if the viewer is flying above the clouds, staring at the golden setting sun.

Wear sunglasses. It makes you look cool.
-Ryan 

Fire, fire!

Went to bed at an amazing half nine! Sleeping like a child. Hoping for at least 12 hours sleep when the fire alarm goes off. And it's a real fire.

What make's a Meme?

This is a short SlideShare presentation on what make's a Meme.

Pretty basic, but the more you know!

What make's a meme?

If it's viral... see a doctor.
-Ryan

Nokia's master plan.

Now the Youtube (read: online video) culture has begun, Nokia is cleverly trying to worm their way into this market by creating their own online video ad.
By saying their phone, the Nokia N8, can help you capture video that will become viral on the internet.
Nokia assuming that everyone wants 'internet fame.'


They made a 7 minute advert, famous cast all made on mobile phone cameras. Here it is (well worth the watch):


They created this advert and probably spend a lot of money making sure it goes 'viral'. So a large group of people will see their video and hopefully be persuaded to buy the N8 phone.
However upon watching it myself, had I have not known it was a Nokia commercial previously, I didn't see the brand advertised that much. I was more focused on the actual film.
So the ad had no effect on me... but then again I have an iPhone, which just beats anything the Nokia can do. ;)


That being said. I love this method of new media advertising. Not only does it appeal and convince the youth and the majority of online users to buy something. Not only is it fun, but it's new media advertising like this that funds most of the online shows I'm subscribed too.


A very admirable attempt Nokia.
-Ryan

The Ryan Module Vlog

Life's little let down. Spontaneity.

"Catch Instants, Spontaneity and freshness."
(#53 of the Street Photography Now Project.)

"Freshness" - Nothing on this earth is fresher than water.
"Spontaneity" - Nothing is more spontaneous than get water thrown at your face. 
"Instant" - Having to take multiple photos in quick sucession to "catch" the instant when the water impacts with his face. 

I much prefer cinematography but still image photography still has a place in my heart. I do believe some moments deserve to be captured.

When given a specific instruction, it not only gives us inspiration but a new way of seeing things. We look for the perfect moment, then we preserve it.
I sound like a poet.  
Social media has obviously allowed us to share these moments with not only friends but the world.


Good morrow, Good day, good afternoon, good evening, good night. 
- Ryan

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Well that seemed like a good way to start my first blog considering I have nothing to say just yet!

Eat healthy as much as possible.
- Ryan