The final production is now being finalized on to DVD by Dave
Han.
| Summary |
| Using the media of multi-channel Network Television with
VBI datacasting, DVD-Video, and the Internet, we will demonstrate a multi
stream narrative as well as an interactive documentary. |
| The Proposal |
| Using the skills we have learned in our respective Ryerson
programs, the knowledge we have gained from our collaborative Research
and Development Groups, and the leading edge equipment within the Rogers
Communications Centre, we will create a short Parallel Perspective Story
and an Interactive Documentary describing its creation. The Parallel Perspective
Story will have five original streams that can be simulcasted using the
five available Ryerson Channels, as well as published on DVD-Video. The
Interactive Documentary will be published on DVD-Video, and also broadcast
on a single television channel using VBI datacasting to include interactive
elements. As well, connections to the Internet site will contain more in-depth
streamed and animated interactive content. |
| What is a Parallel
Perspective Story? |
Films such as Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown and the Red
Violin have all effectively demonstrated the interest value of following
a common narrative from different character perspectives. The Parallel
Perspective Story is the next evolution of such a technique. Instead of
presenting the same moment in time repeatedly from different perspectives,
the Parallel Perspective Story uses modern technology to allow the viewer
to switch between perspectives, as the time line remains constant. Each
stream would be a complete production including a variety of angles, editing,
compositing, soundtrack, …etc. Although each stream will follow the
same story, using the same locations and the same actors, the different
perspectives of the characters will create different emphasis and interest
in each stream. It will be up to the viewer to piece together the whole
story.
Essentially, it is a new form of video that is a more accurate representation
of life, where everyone is the main character, and your own personal values
will shape how you interpret the event. In the presentation, the viewer
will finally be able to play the role of the director, choosing which stream
to view as he or she sees fit. We feel this represents at least a part
of the future of interactive media. |
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What is an Interactive Documentary?
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Unlike a narrative, the genre of documentary is designed
to inform and educate the audience about a subject from real life. Some
viewers will have different interests as well as varying degrees of interest.
By making a documentary interactive, each viewer will have the opportunity
to explore the subject at his or her leisure, depending on the person’s
preferences. One viewer may watch only a brief overview of the subject,
while another may choose to observe only a specific element of the subject.
The Interactive Documentary is a more effective and engaging way of communicating
information to an audience. |
| The Importance of this Project |
This project will set an example of the new capabilities
of communications technologies and will illustrate some of their many new
worthwhile applications. Information gained from the experience of creating
this project can be directly applied to the Radio and Television Program,
Image Arts and the developing Multimedia Minor.
The project will demonstrate many of the modern facilities at Ryerson and
the progressive nature of the school. For this reason, the final product
can be used as an engaging and entertaining promotional device. |
