Tag Archives: Closed-circuit television

Surveillance Music Videos

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Paul Goss

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 →

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Love of Surveillance: The Illusion of Safety

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Paul Goss

A recent Pew poll has been released concerning opinions of technological and social changes and how positively people view the different changes. Surprisingly high on the list was the increase in surveillance and security, with 58% of those polled viewing … Continue reading →

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CCTV Sci-Fi Fairytale

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Paul Goss

Austrian artist Manu Luksch recently completed and is now showing the movie Faceless, comprised entirely of CCTV footage from London. The UK Data Protection Act gives individuals the right to access personal data held in computer filing systems, including CCTV … Continue reading →

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