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Monday, November 30, 2009
E-Interview: Glenn Brown, Manager of the Sanderson Centre
1. Do you believe that art changed for technology? Or has technology
changed for art?
I think art and technology are so dependent on each other that they drive
innovation across both areas. Sometimes a technical capability will inspire
a theatrical application and sometimes the creative need will spark the
development of an entire commercial industry.
2. How do you believe technology has changed theater?
So much of theatre involves solving challenges in creative ways. Technology
has become a tool that allows challenges to be met and, in some cases,
inspires new approaches that create new challenges.
3. In your opinion, has technology made theater more appealing for today's
audience?
Live entertainment, whether theatre or concerts is most successful when it
creates a connection between the performance and the audience. I think that
the entertainment industry has mixed results in this area. The use of
moving lights and video in concerts is an example of stimulating people
visually as well as through the music. I have also seen the use of video
being used just because it is possible instead of as an element of the
storytelling.
4. In your opinion, in what ways has technology made theater better? Worse?
For the most part, technology has given designers the tools to bring their
ideas to life. Some of this technology is seen by the audience but there
are also all the design tools and automation that is woven into a
production simply to make it more affordable to present. Unfortunately,
there are times when the smoke and mirrors of a new cool capability is used
instead of a low-tech solution that would be more appropriate to the
performance. In both cases, it is the designer that determines if these new
tools improve or detract from the performance.
5. In your opinion, has classic theater being preformed today, been
criticized because of technology or the lack of it? Is it better to use
technology to “make the performance come alive” for the viewers or stick to
classic ways of preforming, such as a trapdoor in the stage or the use of
props?
I think the creative community as a whole has matured to the point that
each solution to our creative challenges is made using the most appropriate
method. Sometimes that can be through costuming and traditional stagecraft
and sometimes the solution involves hydraulic scenery and video production.
changed for art?
I think art and technology are so dependent on each other that they drive
innovation across both areas. Sometimes a technical capability will inspire
a theatrical application and sometimes the creative need will spark the
development of an entire commercial industry.
2. How do you believe technology has changed theater?
So much of theatre involves solving challenges in creative ways. Technology
has become a tool that allows challenges to be met and, in some cases,
inspires new approaches that create new challenges.
3. In your opinion, has technology made theater more appealing for today's
audience?
Live entertainment, whether theatre or concerts is most successful when it
creates a connection between the performance and the audience. I think that
the entertainment industry has mixed results in this area. The use of
moving lights and video in concerts is an example of stimulating people
visually as well as through the music. I have also seen the use of video
being used just because it is possible instead of as an element of the
storytelling.
4. In your opinion, in what ways has technology made theater better? Worse?
For the most part, technology has given designers the tools to bring their
ideas to life. Some of this technology is seen by the audience but there
are also all the design tools and automation that is woven into a
production simply to make it more affordable to present. Unfortunately,
there are times when the smoke and mirrors of a new cool capability is used
instead of a low-tech solution that would be more appropriate to the
performance. In both cases, it is the designer that determines if these new
tools improve or detract from the performance.
5. In your opinion, has classic theater being preformed today, been
criticized because of technology or the lack of it? Is it better to use
technology to “make the performance come alive” for the viewers or stick to
classic ways of preforming, such as a trapdoor in the stage or the use of
props?
I think the creative community as a whole has matured to the point that
each solution to our creative challenges is made using the most appropriate
method. Sometimes that can be through costuming and traditional stagecraft
and sometimes the solution involves hydraulic scenery and video production.
The Global Jukebox
The Global Jukebox
An ongoing project combining the arts and cultures of the world into one piece of technology so that we can all get a taste of our diverse world.
An ongoing project combining the arts and cultures of the world into one piece of technology so that we can all get a taste of our diverse world.
The Digital Divison
The Digital Division
This article explains how technology is affecting our world and driving us further into a digital divison--being technologically savy or not, in a constantly changing world.
This article explains how technology is affecting our world and driving us further into a digital divison--being technologically savy or not, in a constantly changing world.
Technology Raising the Bar For Art
Technology Raising the Bar for Art
Technology is raising the standards of art and how art is created via computer technology.
Technology is raising the standards of art and how art is created via computer technology.
Technological Loophole and Arts
Technological Loophole and Arts
This article explains about technological loopholes and their effect on arts--how computers are replacing traditional art and how they have changed the way we view art.
This article explains about technological loopholes and their effect on arts--how computers are replacing traditional art and how they have changed the way we view art.
Effects ofTechnology on Asthetics
Effects of Technology on Asthetics
This article explains how technology and creativity are constantly being put together and in a technological society and the flaws of technology in art and creativity.
This article explains how technology and creativity are constantly being put together and in a technological society and the flaws of technology in art and creativity.
Computer History: The PC Museum Open House Event
Computer History: The Personal Computer Museum
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a museum? Exhibits with interactive displays mixed with a touch of history and educational value.
The open house of the Personal Computer Museum located in Brantford, Ontario, was just that. On Saturday Nov. 14, it had been opened to the public. It was a room full of computer monitors and keyboards ranging from the early 1970's to the early 2000's. The building itself had to be rewired in order for the computers to operate as they would have when they were first manufactured. Most of the computers were functional, allowing visitors to see how they would have been used. Popular games at the time—Atari games, in particular—used entire computer systems to operate. On display were also keyboards—most today apparently have more keys and weigh less.
The museum was started by Syd Bolton in September 2005, who dreamed of having a museum to showcase the advancements of computer technology. Privately-owned, the museum also has two other places that house over 300 other monitors—what they couldn't fit in the room. The museum also has a program in place used to recycle old monitors and systems to redistribute them into the community them to needy families and organizations.
It was odd seeing all those large, bulky systems and somewhat familiar Atari games. The keyboards were certainly larger and stranger—with multiple functions for each key—and the operating systems stored in much bigger system unit.
The history of the computer has certainly come a long way since then. From the IMSAI 8080 in 1976 to the current computers we have today, the computer has been through many stages, created by the three computer giants of the corporate world—Apple, Mac, and Microsoft. Perhaps the most advancement we've had is both in size and storage capability of the PC. Computer graphics for computer systems and for games have certainly lost that grainy feel to them that appeared in Atari's Mrs. Pac Man and various other games.
In the words of curator, Syd Bolton: “I feel it's important for the next generation to see where we began with computers...Computers have come a long way in three decades. There is no other field that has advanced this far—this fast.”
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a museum? Exhibits with interactive displays mixed with a touch of history and educational value.
The open house of the Personal Computer Museum located in Brantford, Ontario, was just that. On Saturday Nov. 14, it had been opened to the public. It was a room full of computer monitors and keyboards ranging from the early 1970's to the early 2000's. The building itself had to be rewired in order for the computers to operate as they would have when they were first manufactured. Most of the computers were functional, allowing visitors to see how they would have been used. Popular games at the time—Atari games, in particular—used entire computer systems to operate. On display were also keyboards—most today apparently have more keys and weigh less.
The museum was started by Syd Bolton in September 2005, who dreamed of having a museum to showcase the advancements of computer technology. Privately-owned, the museum also has two other places that house over 300 other monitors—what they couldn't fit in the room. The museum also has a program in place used to recycle old monitors and systems to redistribute them into the community them to needy families and organizations.
It was odd seeing all those large, bulky systems and somewhat familiar Atari games. The keyboards were certainly larger and stranger—with multiple functions for each key—and the operating systems stored in much bigger system unit.
The history of the computer has certainly come a long way since then. From the IMSAI 8080 in 1976 to the current computers we have today, the computer has been through many stages, created by the three computer giants of the corporate world—Apple, Mac, and Microsoft. Perhaps the most advancement we've had is both in size and storage capability of the PC. Computer graphics for computer systems and for games have certainly lost that grainy feel to them that appeared in Atari's Mrs. Pac Man and various other games.
In the words of curator, Syd Bolton: “I feel it's important for the next generation to see where we began with computers...Computers have come a long way in three decades. There is no other field that has advanced this far—this fast.”
Peer Interview
Journalism Interview
I interviewed a good friend of mine from high school, Ashley Kiss. Currently studying graphic design and photography at Seneca Collage, in Toronto, she agreed to be questioned for this interview.
The interview began with a question about general interests.
"Some things that interest me are sports, baseball in particular, photography, and music. I find sports interesting because every time I play there is always something new for me to learn. I can never be right at how to play the game. I find photography interesting because it allows me to view the world from a different perspective and allows me to express myself through images. I find music interesting because I enjoy how the artists I like write the lyrics and just how much talent they possess. I really like how certain emotions can be provoked in just a short amount of time with the use of words that they use to portray the emotions in the song."
Branching out from there, a question of hobbies came up. "The hobbies I enjoy is photography and baseball. I enjoy doing photography because it’s very expressive for me and it allows me the freedom to portray images the way I see them. Also I like that I have the control to manipulate how certain things look which can also allow me to show my personal feelings and expressions towards the objects in the photograph. I really enjoy baseball as a hobby because it helps me to stay in shape and I am faced with different challenges that occur during the games. Also it allows me to contribute my opinions and be apart of a team with a common goal, which is winning the game. I am able to voice my opinions and help players in any way I can to make my playing experience a good one."
She spoke about her passions and where it could lead her, in terms of a career. "My passion is photography. I think I really have what it takes for it to be a successful career option for me. I am able to express things that I would normally have a hard time expressing. It allows me to take current problems or bumps in the road on my pathway and overcome them by expressing the feelings in photographs." "I would say photography is my area of expertise."
In the future, Ashley sees herself doing "...something in commercial photography. I think it would be a good job for me because it’s not the same thing over and over again it’s something new everyday."
Asked to describe herself in one sentence, she said: "A creative and expressive mind."
Looping back to the hobbies and interests, asked whether she would continue in a career in one or more of those hobbies or interests if given the chance, she said, "I would absolutely continue with photography. I think it would allow me to use my expression and the way I portray things to spark interest in people. I also would like commercial photography because I get to meet new people and can gain a working client list."
I interviewed a good friend of mine from high school, Ashley Kiss. Currently studying graphic design and photography at Seneca Collage, in Toronto, she agreed to be questioned for this interview.
The interview began with a question about general interests.
"Some things that interest me are sports, baseball in particular, photography, and music. I find sports interesting because every time I play there is always something new for me to learn. I can never be right at how to play the game. I find photography interesting because it allows me to view the world from a different perspective and allows me to express myself through images. I find music interesting because I enjoy how the artists I like write the lyrics and just how much talent they possess. I really like how certain emotions can be provoked in just a short amount of time with the use of words that they use to portray the emotions in the song."
Branching out from there, a question of hobbies came up. "The hobbies I enjoy is photography and baseball. I enjoy doing photography because it’s very expressive for me and it allows me the freedom to portray images the way I see them. Also I like that I have the control to manipulate how certain things look which can also allow me to show my personal feelings and expressions towards the objects in the photograph. I really enjoy baseball as a hobby because it helps me to stay in shape and I am faced with different challenges that occur during the games. Also it allows me to contribute my opinions and be apart of a team with a common goal, which is winning the game. I am able to voice my opinions and help players in any way I can to make my playing experience a good one."
She spoke about her passions and where it could lead her, in terms of a career. "My passion is photography. I think I really have what it takes for it to be a successful career option for me. I am able to express things that I would normally have a hard time expressing. It allows me to take current problems or bumps in the road on my pathway and overcome them by expressing the feelings in photographs." "I would say photography is my area of expertise."
In the future, Ashley sees herself doing "...something in commercial photography. I think it would be a good job for me because it’s not the same thing over and over again it’s something new everyday."
Asked to describe herself in one sentence, she said: "A creative and expressive mind."
Looping back to the hobbies and interests, asked whether she would continue in a career in one or more of those hobbies or interests if given the chance, she said, "I would absolutely continue with photography. I think it would allow me to use my expression and the way I portray things to spark interest in people. I also would like commercial photography because I get to meet new people and can gain a working client list."
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