Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Creative Response - revised (Creative Gallery)
After taking a look at a few different projects from last semester I still feel as though I'm on the right track. I may make some sort of short film and possibly a Blog to publish my own photos, videos, and written accounts of adventures I have been on in the past 6 years.
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I think there are a few options for my creative response. I could create my own whitewater blog, I could create a short movie, perhaps design some sort of PowerPoint presentation, or even create a some sort of collage.
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I think there are a few options for my creative response. I could create my own whitewater blog, I could create a short movie, perhaps design some sort of PowerPoint presentation, or even create a some sort of collage.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
YouTube Authorship
YouTube is essentially an interactive internet television of sorts. You can watch a video on essentially any topic you can think of and all the videos are somewhat user generated. I call it a television of sorts, because there are still advertisements. They pop up at the bottom of the video screen and on the sides of the web page your viewing. Initially Youtube was the "go-to" website for posting videos on the internet, now with developments in music copyright agreements and increasing popularity people are choosing to post their videos on other websites such as Vimeo that have fewer rules. YouTube relys on its members to act as authors, but if they keep restricting their member's authorship rights then they will suffer greatly in the long run.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Community Collaboration Confirmed.
I feel as though I could use Shirky's concept of collective production and action to help illustrate my topic. This concept allows for an understanding of how a culture can come together through the use of internet technologies to develop and progress socially and artistically.
The whitewater culture is in a progressive stage of development, with more recent innovations in internet resources there is no limit to where we go and what we can do.
Community collaboration is confirmed.
The whitewater culture is in a progressive stage of development, with more recent innovations in internet resources there is no limit to where we go and what we can do.
Community collaboration is confirmed.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Annotated Bibliography
1.
Buchanan , Eugene . "Kayaking, Art and Activism". Paddling Life. February 27, 2010.
This article describes about a kayaker who is preparing to embark on what has been dubbed “The Wild Image Project”. It is essentially a two year solo kayak trip where the Daniel Belanger will make a multimedia photo essay containing over 100,000 photographs from around the world. A limitation of this is that the trip is not a whitewater trip. Despite this fact, it is still extremely relevant because it is outlining how the paddling community is making headway in the art community. It is a prime example of how kayakers are starting to seriously document their exploits and make them available to the rest of the world.
2.
Dowd, James J, and Laura A Dowd. "The Center Holds: From Subcultures To Social Worlds." Teaching Sociology 31 (2003): 20-37. JSTOR. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
This is a journal article about subcultures. It describes different views of the concept and idea of a subculture and attempts to define the term “subculture” so as to make it easier to teach to undergraduate college students. A limitation of this article is definitely the fact that it was written for an audience of sociology teachers at the collegiate level. So there is a bit of technical jargon used and a higher level of thinking is necessary. It is very relevant despite this fact because it is important to understand what a subculture is so as to better write about the idea of a whitewater subculture.
3.
Gilchrist, Paul, and Neil Ravenscroft. "‘Power to the Paddlers’? The Internet, Governance and Discipline." Leisure Studies 27.3 (2008): 129-48. EBSCO. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
This is a journal article that discusses the internet’s role in the subculture of paddling. It is based on information from England and Wales and reports based on findings on the internet and other relevant sources. It may be limited by the fact that is based out of the United Kingdom, but that should not be too limiting. This article is extremely relevant because it illustrates exactly what I am researching. It is basically the same concept that I am focusing on except it does not strictly concern itself with whitewater. This will be extremely useful.
4.
Johnson, Adam. "Http://www.whitewaterfreestyle.com/." Web Log post. Whitewater Freestyle. 22 Jan. 2010. Web. 26 Feb. 2010.
This is a blog by a friend of mine that describes how to make a photo compilation using Adobe Photoshop. It is limited due to the fact that it focuses on using Adobe Photoshop. The post is just a great example of whitewater paddlers helping each other to become more educated in the photographic community. It will benefit my project because it shows how the internet community of paddles is coming together. It also shows that there is a growing interest within the community pertaining to photographic art.
5.
Joyce, Curt. "Two Days on the Perth." Web Log post. The Perpetual Flow. 25 Jan. 2010. Web. 24 Feb. 2010.
This is another blog post by a friend of mine describing a multi-day kayak expedition on the South Island of New Zealand. It describes his experiences and offers a bit of advice for others considering this particular stretch of river. It may be limited by the fact that it is a river in New Zealand and not everyone is concerned with paddling there. It is a perfect example of the whitewater community making trip reports available to others to benefit from and use for future reference.
6.
Muir, Matt. "Top Ten Stream Keeper River Pages". American Whitewater March 12, 2001:
This is an article that describes the top ten steward pages on the American Whitewater Website in 2001. American Whitewater is a nonprofit organization that is America’s largest database for whitewater information including trip reports, streamflow information, news about dam releases, and other relevant information pertaining to the river community. The limitations of this particular article would definitely include the fact that it is a bit old, being from 2001. Despite the age of the article it is still relevant in that it shows that there is an active online community that participates in the documentation of river status and conditions.
7.
O'Keefe, Thomas. "Action Alert: Protect the Wild Rogue." Action Alert: Protect the Wild Rogue. American Whitewater, May 2007. Web. 26 Feb. 2010.
This is an article calling for members of the whitewater community to contact Oregon senators in order to appeal for a large area surrounding the Rogue River to become part of a protected area. The limitation to this might be that it is in Oregon and may not appeal to all readers. This is very important because it illustrates how the internet is being used to help the whitewater community come together and collaborate to benefit the environment on a grand scale.
8. Roberston, Jason. "New USGS Maps Provide Views of Flow Data". American Whitewater September 26, 2002:
This article describes the new flow information page made by the USGS. It is a website that provides important stream flow information for whitewater enthusiasts. The USGS website has water level information for rivers and creeks around the country. Its limitations would possibly be that the information is geared toward a specific audience and therefore may seem irrelevant to many people. This is an important article for my research because it illustrates how technology is playing a large role in the whitewater community. The fact that you can access information about the water level of a river in California, while sitting at a computer in West Virginia is immensely beneficial.
9.
Stanford, Evan. "West Branch Montreal River Internet Flow Study". American Whitewater October 2007:
This article describes an internet flow study of the West Branch of the Montreal River. Flow studies are needed for certain rivers that are dammed because it allows the hydroelectric companies to determine how much water is acceptable for release when they let water out of the dam. A limitation of this article would be that it is written in a very scientific manner and may be difficult for some to understand due to the amount of jargon used. It is extremely relevant because it reinforces the idea that the internet is extremely beneficial for helping gain access to rivers for the whitewater community. The flow study conducted in very important for the paddlers because it allows them to have a certain amount of input with the hydroelectric company.
10.
Stoll , Mike . "Helmet Camera Buyers Guide". Paddling Life. February 27, 2010.
This is essentially a list of different aspects to consider when buying a helmet camera. It has information on cost, ease of use, battery type, where to buy, and warranty among many others. This could be limited by the fact that it is only talking about helmet cameras and they are used generally for specific purposes. It is relevant because in recent years there has been a growing trend in the whitewater community to document your river trips through the use of a helmet cam. Generally they are easy to use and the quality of picture is pretty decent.
Buchanan , Eugene . "Kayaking, Art and Activism". Paddling Life. February 27, 2010
This article describes about a kayaker who is preparing to embark on what has been dubbed “The Wild Image Project”. It is essentially a two year solo kayak trip where the Daniel Belanger will make a multimedia photo essay containing over 100,000 photographs from around the world. A limitation of this is that the trip is not a whitewater trip. Despite this fact, it is still extremely relevant because it is outlining how the paddling community is making headway in the art community. It is a prime example of how kayakers are starting to seriously document their exploits and make them available to the rest of the world.
2.
Dowd, James J, and Laura A Dowd. "The Center Holds: From Subcultures To Social Worlds." Teaching Sociology 31 (2003): 20-37. JSTOR. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
This is a journal article about subcultures. It describes different views of the concept and idea of a subculture and attempts to define the term “subculture” so as to make it easier to teach to undergraduate college students. A limitation of this article is definitely the fact that it was written for an audience of sociology teachers at the collegiate level. So there is a bit of technical jargon used and a higher level of thinking is necessary. It is very relevant despite this fact because it is important to understand what a subculture is so as to better write about the idea of a whitewater subculture.
3.
Gilchrist, Paul, and Neil Ravenscroft. "‘Power to the Paddlers’? The Internet, Governance and Discipline." Leisure Studies 27.3 (2008): 129-48. EBSCO. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
This is a journal article that discusses the internet’s role in the subculture of paddling. It is based on information from England and Wales and reports based on findings on the internet and other relevant sources. It may be limited by the fact that is based out of the United Kingdom, but that should not be too limiting. This article is extremely relevant because it illustrates exactly what I am researching. It is basically the same concept that I am focusing on except it does not strictly concern itself with whitewater. This will be extremely useful.
4.
Johnson, Adam. "Http://www.whitewaterfreestyle.com/." Web Log post. Whitewater Freestyle. 22 Jan. 2010. Web. 26 Feb. 2010.
This is a blog by a friend of mine that describes how to make a photo compilation using Adobe Photoshop. It is limited due to the fact that it focuses on using Adobe Photoshop. The post is just a great example of whitewater paddlers helping each other to become more educated in the photographic community. It will benefit my project because it shows how the internet community of paddles is coming together. It also shows that there is a growing interest within the community pertaining to photographic art.
5.
Joyce, Curt. "Two Days on the Perth." Web Log post. The Perpetual Flow. 25 Jan. 2010. Web. 24 Feb. 2010.
This is another blog post by a friend of mine describing a multi-day kayak expedition on the South Island of New Zealand. It describes his experiences and offers a bit of advice for others considering this particular stretch of river. It may be limited by the fact that it is a river in New Zealand and not everyone is concerned with paddling there. It is a perfect example of the whitewater community making trip reports available to others to benefit from and use for future reference.
6.
Muir, Matt. "Top Ten Stream Keeper River Pages". American Whitewater March 12, 2001:
This is an article that describes the top ten steward pages on the American Whitewater Website in 2001. American Whitewater is a nonprofit organization that is America’s largest database for whitewater information including trip reports, streamflow information, news about dam releases, and other relevant information pertaining to the river community. The limitations of this particular article would definitely include the fact that it is a bit old, being from 2001. Despite the age of the article it is still relevant in that it shows that there is an active online community that participates in the documentation of river status and conditions.
7.
O'Keefe, Thomas. "Action Alert: Protect the Wild Rogue." Action Alert: Protect the Wild Rogue. American Whitewater, May 2007. Web. 26 Feb. 2010.
This is an article calling for members of the whitewater community to contact Oregon senators in order to appeal for a large area surrounding the Rogue River to become part of a protected area. The limitation to this might be that it is in Oregon and may not appeal to all readers. This is very important because it illustrates how the internet is being used to help the whitewater community come together and collaborate to benefit the environment on a grand scale.
8. Roberston, Jason. "New USGS Maps Provide Views of Flow Data". American Whitewater September 26, 2002:
This article describes the new flow information page made by the USGS. It is a website that provides important stream flow information for whitewater enthusiasts. The USGS website has water level information for rivers and creeks around the country. Its limitations would possibly be that the information is geared toward a specific audience and therefore may seem irrelevant to many people. This is an important article for my research because it illustrates how technology is playing a large role in the whitewater community. The fact that you can access information about the water level of a river in California, while sitting at a computer in West Virginia is immensely beneficial.
9.
Stanford, Evan. "West Branch Montreal River Internet Flow Study". American Whitewater October 2007:
This article describes an internet flow study of the West Branch of the Montreal River. Flow studies are needed for certain rivers that are dammed because it allows the hydroelectric companies to determine how much water is acceptable for release when they let water out of the dam. A limitation of this article would be that it is written in a very scientific manner and may be difficult for some to understand due to the amount of jargon used. It is extremely relevant because it reinforces the idea that the internet is extremely beneficial for helping gain access to rivers for the whitewater community. The flow study conducted in very important for the paddlers because it allows them to have a certain amount of input with the hydroelectric company.
10.
Stoll , Mike . "Helmet Camera Buyers Guide". Paddling Life. February 27, 2010
This is essentially a list of different aspects to consider when buying a helmet camera. It has information on cost, ease of use, battery type, where to buy, and warranty among many others. This could be limited by the fact that it is only talking about helmet cameras and they are used generally for specific purposes. It is relevant because in recent years there has been a growing trend in the whitewater community to document your river trips through the use of a helmet cam. Generally they are easy to use and the quality of picture is pretty decent.
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