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Technologies used in Research (Hardware (PCs and desktop computers…
Technologies used in Research
Hardware
PCs and desktop computers
Technologically converged computers were vital in my research process, as it allowed me to easily access the internet in a way that was quick and let me document my research easily through screenshots, copying links and through allowing me to access my blogs.
PROS
Very fast
Bigger screens made them easier to show videos to the whole group at once
Battery life/power rarely a problem
CONS:
Prone to problems
Not portable
iPads
I used iPads frequently in class to show my group examples of songs I thought would be appropriate choices for our music video, and to show each other examples of album artwork, costumes and make-up.
PROS
Portable and small, so we could easily swap them around to show each other things
Very easy to use
CONS
Slow loading times for more complex sites
Have to be mindful of battery life
Smartphones
Smartphones were one of the most useful recently introduced technologies that I used for research, as it allowed me to access the internet for on-the-go research and especially because it allowed me to contact my group outside of school, so we could continue and co-ordinate research.
PROS:
Small and portable, allowing me to continue working from home
usually simple to use
Technological converged, so they can be used to play and record video and audio, make and receive calls and texts and access the internet.
CONS:
Limited battery life
Can run very slowly if old or if memory is full
Other technologies
WhatsApp messanger
This communication app allowed me to contact my group, send appropriate research and organise group meetings when we weren't in school.
PROS:
Simple, easy to use
Consistently works without error
CONS:
Sometimes I didn't get notifications, although this was due to my phone more than the app
Was blocked by the school, so we couldn't always use it.
Online Resources
Blogger
Blogger allowed me to document all of the research I carried out on my media blog, and let me add pictures , videos and web tools as well as just text.
PROS:
Finished posts usually look very impressive
Very versatile, there are many web tools it supports.
CONS:
Can be difficult to get the hang of
Moving images around is very frustrating, meaning that I have mostly had to compromise my presentation.
Youtube
YouTube allowed me to show my group examples of songs I was considering using for our project and to show each other videos we took inspiration from.
PROS:
Has millions of videos, it is very rare to not be able to find something you are looking for.
Very simple to use, videos tend to be easy to find and high quality
CONS:
Ads are on nearly every professional music video, which is a bit annoying.
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 is the concept that the current state of the internet is a new generation, signified by increased social interaction online and the increased opportunity for users to create and share their own content. The term 'Web 2.0' was coined in 2004 by Tim O'Reilly, and has been described by theorist David Gauntlett as a "place of sharing and collaboration". Andrew Dubber is a theorist that has looked at the changes music websites have undergone in the Web 2.0, arguing that Web 1.0 websites were focused on simply promoting and selling the artist, whereas Web 2.0 music websites are places where fans gather and socialise with each other and the artist.
PROS:
Allowed me to quickly find all the information I wanted
Unparalleled quantity of information with a huge variety of ways to access it.
CONS:
It can be hard to judge whether information is trustworthy since much of it is user created.
