09/26/15

The past few days have led to interesting developments within my media consumption.

Yesterday, the class and I went to see an exhibit that used comic book onomatopoeia. Fascinating approach in presenting text that not only evoked the noise but shared similar characterisitcs. Pops looked like balloons, shooom and zkkkkttt resembled sound waves. All fun.

Doing my best to limit social media activity. I've been using online dating (is it a form of media?) with limited success. It's passing interest but it gets me by.

In regards to this course's relation with Brooklyn College, the usage of graphics in integrated platform's is a lucrative trade for me to invest in. Motion graphics, animation; it's conducive to my education.

09/19/15

This week, very little has moved on since my previous post.

The fierstein campus so far has added new decor; names of patrons and investors on the periphery of our entrance.

Consumption wise, I still am trudging through Metal Gear V. With the considerable cut scenes, I continue to play for only an hour to two at a time. Though this past week I played Mario Maker with friends. It's fascinating to see a level creator ala Little Big Planet with Nintendo's approval. User generated content is on the rise: web series; fan art; modded video games. It was only a matter of time before Nintendo took initiative to sell it back to their fans. The game engine is stunning; The original Marios bros to Mario U look and play as accurate as they can.

As for overall consumption, I'm attempting to limit time to Facebook and to a lesser extent my phone. I've found that the diversions have hardwired a shorter attention span. Working in entertainment, I cannot risk having my attention fade when watching a film or editing. The quick glance to the phone or to open a new tab for Facebook, not conducive for work.

Entry 1 09.13.15

Today begins the self-aware processing of all my media consumption. It’s odd because I tend to frown upon people who do nothing but consume all day. Producers being a much more active bunch, both creatively and time conducive.

            

For the past several weeks, I’ve been binging Curb Your Enthusiasm. Curb has the benefit of only running 30 minutes unlike programs; Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, etc which run for 48 minutes to an hour. I could watch three to four episodes in the time frame to watch two of other programming. Otherwise, I prefer to keep the viewing at a minimum, lethargy is not for me.
            Metal Gear Solid V was just released, another time consuming enterprise. Cinematic in scope, cut scenes run for half an hour to forty minutes, often extending play sessions to three hours. As per Curb, I keep it at a minimum. Fun game, but not something to divulge most of my active time.

           

Social Media plays a pivotal role in my daily routine. Checking statuses of my friends; events coming up; all is integral to my daily function. Beyond Facebook, I’m hooked to Instagram and Snapchat. Unsurprisingly, the average consumer spends 1.72 hours on social media a day. With the small instances of checking notifications, accumulation is key.

            Finally, this past week we saw the announcements for the iDevices: iPhones and Apple TV. With Tangerine gaining traction, we’ll see a greater use of cell phones used in lieu of traditional cameras. We’ve come a long way from 1.2 megapixel videos on our Blackberrys. A boon with the Apple TV is it’s new interface. Media consumption is closer and closer to streaming all content. Appointment based programming being fazed out. I for one, support this. Very rarely will I go out of my way to watch something live. Facebook was all a twitter ( no pun intended) about the Late Show. I was indifferent. If there’s a segment I enjoy; Youtube has it up the following day.
            No matter the format, we all consume media, it’s just the habits that are changing, not the format.