Steph’s Blog
A glimpse into my world…
These two videos were very compelling and interesting. They both focused on very different subject matters. I really liked how they both used video in a very interesting way that stimulated the subject’s theme.For example, in the L.A. Sun piece, it plays with video tools like slow motion or fastforward. It made this somewhat dry (no pun intended, I swear) subject more interesting. I also enjoyed the interactive map at the bottom of the window that moved across Nevada when the interview subject changed. I thought that was a great way to help situate the viewer while being discreet.
The Dallas news video, I felt that the use of photos was outstanding. It relayed the narration from Yolanda while still concentrating on her powerful words. I found that the use of photos mixed with video that portrayed her point-of-view was a great idea. It really allowed me to be in her shoes and explore her horrible travels.
In terms of my captivation as a viewer, the L.A. Sun video on Las Vegas’s diminishing water supply failed to do so. I think the subject was a little on the boring side and leaned towards being preachy/repetitive in terms of environmental journalism. I feel like there is this sort of problem around the world and the Las Vegas one wasn’t captivating enough to hold my attention. The Yolanda’s Crossing video on the other hand had me looking forward for the next chapter. Not that I enjoyed hearing about this girl’s rape but I thought that the way her story was told through photographs and her narration was to the point and emotional. I felt like she was telling me the story and as if she was right next to me.
I found them both very strong pieces but Yolanda’s Crossing was more compelling in all aspects: journalistically, visually, narratively.
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Interview Sources-Known
1) Brian Joseph
Brian Joseph is the Program Director at Concordia’s CJLO and is very knowledgeable on the subject. He has already been contacted and interviewed for a previous television project. I plan on exploring the possible future of the CD and where it is headed and how that effects radio stations. Since he is a great interviewee and has great on-camera presence, I plan on featuring him for my video section of my project.
2) Hamid Rouse and “Solo” Rouse
Tel. (514) 651-4545
These brothers are the owners of Montreal record label Tru Kings and have already given me an interview. They provide an interesting aspect on the demise of the CD since they are the “artistic producers” of the CDs themselves. I think I will use their interview for my audio aspect of my project since the visuals for their interview are not overly stimulating.
3) Mark-Anthony Maimone
Mark-Anthony is a local DJ who has a positive point of view on the CD. I feel like he will add a great opposition p.o.v. to the other interviewees who take the popular view. Since I have already interviewed him, I will use his interview for my visual project. Also, since he is a DJ and I have footage of him DJ-ing, it makes for a better visual story.
Unknown interview sources
1) Owner of Primitive record store on St.Denis
2) A person with a large record collection
3) A music fan with a large CD collection
Secondary Sources
Published articles
1) USA TODAY article
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-04-02-album-sales_N.htm
This article discusses how and why CD sales have gone down in 2008.
2) Globe and Mail article
This article is interesting because it discusses the return of the record.
2) Toronto Star article
This piece discusses the changes the industry has made in order to generate extra revenue.
Online only articles
1) The 360 Deal: Examining the modern record contract
http://www.indiscover.net/Features/Articles/the_360_deal_examining_the_modern_record_contract
This article talks about how the music industry is trying to generate revenue (due to the diminishing revenue from CDs) through this unique recording contract.
2) MySpace Music makes its debut
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10050206-93.html
This piece talks about how Myspace Music plans on changing how music fans get their music. I think it’s interesting to see how illegal downloading is being embraced by Myspace.
3) Is the CD still a viable market?
http://www.slyck.com/story1125_Is_the_Physical_CD_Still_A_Viable_Market
This article is interesting because the writer examines how CDs are a dying breed and how the technology is dying with it. He also discusses how illegal downloading has its ‘cons’ as well.
