Interactive video

An interactive video involves video as well as computer which is used to inform a viewer on specific topics concerning the public, this provides either educational or an entertaining program for whoever it is aimed towards. This technique of combining the two; linear film and interaction, can be created from a personal point of view to provide a video of themselves or others helping others in some form. Most interactive videos likely have someone speaking into the camera as if they are addressing you, the viewer, creating a conversational tone which makes it more involving for whoever may be watching. The majority of these videos are usually short and tend not to drag on for too long.

Furthermore, there are many platforms on which interactive videos can be watched, for instance many devices like iPhones and MP4s play videos, they can have videos downloaded onto them or some have internet allowing you to watch them over the internet. As computers are the main source of watching interactive videos with vast amount of people uploading there own videos onto the internet, seeing as recording yourself speaking seems to be a lot more easier and entertaining than reading. YouTube has an easy procedure to upload your own interactive videos and a straightforward way of finding numerous videos.

Additionally, interactive videos are made to inform/educate people on anything there is to be learnt whether it is of someone’s opinions or ‘how to’, the videos are also made for entertainment as some enjoy making them, for comical value. Also interactive videos are made for advertising, to sell a product, using the internet as the main medium for interactive advertising.

Viral video: This is a video that has generated popularity through internet sharing, this works by email and/or websites that users can share videos in. These are mainly comedy videos, like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oecyWkaBiEE

User-generated: This is content made by the user, as this person would give reviews and opinions of the video. The content produced is by an unprofessional journalist. If a user uploads his/her photographs expressing themselves in a blog, or makes a new music video, e.g: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgoOihBb78w

Virtual Tours: This is a sequence of video images that simulates an existing location, other elements are used: sound effects, music, narration, and text.

Film Trailers: This is usually a sequence of clips advertising a film, which sums up the film leading people to go and watch it, at the cinema.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8FRBYOFu2w&feature=related

             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKwjU_pSSW4

This is a spectacular trailer which conveys the film very well; it is always changing clips and creates quite a fast moving short video which creates a suspenseful tension which creates the viewer interested in the trailer. The trailer is selling the film ‘Fight Club’ trying to get people to come and watch it and the cinema, this trailer giving you an in-depth insight into the film which allows the viewer to understand the film. Focusing on the three main characters in the movie helps you to relate to film this also gives the viewer a greater awareness of the characteristics of the main characters and allows you to know who these main characters are. This video is shown on YouTube but is also shown on television as well as on the internet, letting a wider audience be informed on the film.

The second trailer shows the new jackass film shown in 3D this, advertises the 3D feature film, this trailer is providing the investors of the film (MTV, paramount). The trailer does not reveal too much information of the film, which creates anticipation although it may just show the highlights. The trailer does not show short clips but shows footage of the film this does not tell you that much of the film which could be improved.

Glossary

MOV.: This is a file type produced by apple inc. This is mainly used with QuickTime media player. MOV allows you to change the file without having to rewrite it completely, this primarily helps editors, An average MOV file contains one or more tracks of data. Text tracks are found set into an MOV file and are commonly found as movie subtitles.

AVI.: Also known as Audio Video Interleave, This is a container format made by Microsoft as a component of its video for Windows technology. This specific type of file allows you to combine audio as well as video playback. To use this file you may need to download a special kind of video player.

Aspect Ratio: This is the height of an image to its width, these measurements are expressed as ‘x:y’ in the mathematical sense. This method is used on computer screens, cinemas, paper size, standard photographic size, Photolithography. Five common aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.39:1.

Streaming: Referred to as streaming a video, content that has been compressed from over the internet and then displayed to the viewer in real time. A Web user does not need to wait to download a file to play it. The media is sent in a constant stream of data and is played as it arrives.

Compression: This is the decrease in size of data which allows you to reserve space or transmission time. It can cut a text file to 50% of its original size. Compression is done by a program that uses a formula to establish how to compress or decompress data.

Frame Rate: This maybe otherwise known as frame frequency, this is when an imaging device such as a camera or video recorder makes unique recurring images called frames. Frame rates are most commonly expressed as FPS (frame rate per second). This is used as film and television, computing, as well as computing.

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ME+Music

Hello, I go by the name of adam.One of my main interests is playing guitar, as music is a big part of my life. I go to gigs and clubs quite a bit, since there is music played at high volume and everyone is fuelled with energy, as there are loads of things going on in London’s nightlife and why not make the most of it. My inspiration is Joe Strummer, lead singer of the clash, not only because of the music he made but because of his morals and the message he sent through the music he made, this music created an alternative outlook on the conventional music. Punk music was a massive revelation in the era it was at its peak which created a large audience that was keen to support him. As he was an anarchist which I was also very keen on, as I do not think there should be a government or a higher authority that has control.

Not only do I listen to conventional band music but also like jungle and drum’n’bass music as it creates a natural energy that gets you to dance in the rave environment, which is also another interest of mine. As I also like going to festivals not only because of the music but because of the chaotic atmosphere. Besides playing guitar I also play bass, which I do not play as much as guitar. Ibiza is a location that is special to me as it is care free and there is always a live atmosphere which everyone seems to be into, after going there a few times with mates it has been one of my favoured locations. From a young age my dream has been to be a rockstar because the fast pace lifestyle and the opportunity to be yourself and to project your music to all the people. Being a musician would also give you the chance not to have to change and be pressured in to anything you don’t want to do as you are pretty much your own boss.

Locations

-         Videos showing performances of bands at gigs.

-         Shots of people dancing and the lights.

-         Central London and of squats and punks.

-         At the green, with people sitting about.

-         In the recording studio.

-         Markets.

-         The houses of parliament.

-         Photography, people taking pictures.

-         Music shops and instruments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X3Avb-EUcc&feature=player_embedded

Art

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