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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Surveillance Music Videos
In a creative example of how surveillance cameras can be used as a new media tool, Pitchfork Media has begun to film music videos using CCTV. The films capture the performers from a unique and voyeuristic perspective while also splicing … Continue reading
Posted in New Media, Surveillance
Tagged Add new tag, Closed-circuit television, Film, Music video, Surveillance, Voyeurism
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The Blindness of Surveillance
This is an interesting article by Glenn Greenwald that looks at the effectiveness of the many surveillance measures employed by the government for anti-terrorism purposes. This is particularly relevant with the recent events on Christmas Day. It has been repeatedly … Continue reading
Architecture, Anthropology, Skyscrapers and Economics
Nick Gogerty has put together an interesting and brief post on the coinciding events of economic bubbles and skyscrapers. The latest example of this is of course the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which began five years ago in a boom. … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Architecture, Built Environment, Social Norms, Storytelling
Tagged Add new tag, Architecture, Arts, Building, Dubai, Skyscraper
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Highlights of Surveillance 2009
In another example of how surveillance footage can be used for new media art and entertainment purposes, Fox News made a short film compiled of some of the most interesting CCTV footage captured during the year.
Posted in Surveillance
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Sound, Storytelling and Architecture
An upcoming presentation at the club Sinema Old School in Singapore will feature a film by Mike Kowalski about sound and storytelling. According to the brief: “This presentation will explore how sound can be used creatively in film to expressively … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Architecture, Built Environment, Storytelling
Tagged Add new tag, Film, Hearing, Perception, Peter Zumthor, Sound, Storytelling
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