As we continue to outsource our memory processes to small pocket electronic devices, it’s nice to occasionally reflect about artists who play with the ways we remember, and how sound can shape this. Emile Zile Back in the twentieth century, … Continue reading
by j p, July 17, 2008 2 Comments
Deconstructing the photographs of Abu Ghraib with Errol Morris. Melbourne’s Cinema Nova recently screened the latest Errol Morris documentary, and a few minutes after it finished, cut to the director on the screen, who chatted and answered audience questions enthusiastically … Continue reading
by j p, July 10, 2008 0 comments
What’s been happening in the world of audio subscriptions and downloads? The Elevator Pitch Podcasting in a nutshell? The publishing of audio files online in a blog-like manner, which enables them to be subscribed to with podcast software ( eg … Continue reading
by j p, July 2, 2008 0 comments
With over 200 video uploading sites available, including plenty offering better resolution ( eg vimeo.com ), better interfaces ( eg veoh.com ), better payment for people whose clips have been viewed ( eg blip.tv ), the ability to stream live … Continue reading
by j p, June 1, 2008 1 Comment
The descent into Melbourne’s winter also means there’s a whole bunch of festivals on their way, kicking off right about now. ( May 15-31 http://2008.nextwave.org.au ). By virtue of preferring to spread it’s grant money in smaller doses to a … Continue reading
by j p, May 15, 2008 0 comments