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Includes a "Categories of Works" section discussion the types of works covered by copyright, such as literary works, musical and dramatic works, pantomimes and choreography, pictorial and graphic works, sculptures, films and other audiovisual works, sound recordings, and finally architectural works. Copyrighted works can fall into more than one category (a play is both a literary and dramatic work, for example) and the list is not exhaustive. A work that doesn't seem to fit into any of these categories could still be covered by copyright if it is "an original work of authorship." The chapter then covers each category in more detail. Literature, for example, is defined not just as novels and plays but also movie scripts, letters, email messages, blogs, computer programs, and even souvenir T-shirt messages. It also doesn't have to be tangible; a short story doesn't need to be published in physical format to be copyrighted.

This website has all the information about creating a great website. It goes through each step with detail and an example. It states that first a designer should use an effective marketing model in order to get attention from the audience, then one should play with colors for their website. Once one plays with the colors and main idea, then one can focus on balance. It was very informative.

I think this page does a good job of describing what Manovich meant by variability in new media. The last statement, "Consequently, new media position the audience as users; able to manipulate and customize the media's experience for themselves to a greater degree than any previous form." is an ideal way to describe this phenomenon. The user of new media plays a huge part in how the media being viewed plays out over time. Interactivity is the cornerstone of this variability principle and I can see it being extended in the future to accomadate our (the users) needs and wants in ever more changing ways.

Web services that provide copywriting. Effectively done this can help generate more business. Impact on the style of writing plays a big factor as well.

Ch 1 Page 4 - discusses importance of who the audience is. Demographics play a part in that research.

This webpage explores asymmetry in web design. The author mentions that many websites use the technique of balancing a large image on one side with text on the other. He talks about how an image can be directly tied with the text, such as an example of a product, or it could be more decorative in that it plays off an idea presented by the site but doesn't necessarily reflect the product or service. This site also explores the use of backgrounds and how to perhaps make a common two-column design more unique.

This website offers more information on the phenomenon of "Groupthink," how to spot it, and how to avoid it. This is mainly intended for the workplace, but a lot of it is relevant for school groups, too. The term "Groupthink" was coined by Irving Janis, who pointed out that Groupthink occurs when there is one strong, persuasive group leader, a high level of group cohesion, and intense pressure from an outside source to make a good decision. This site suggests that when a group is in the decision-making process, in order to avoid Groupthink, they should make a point to explore objectives and alternatives, as well as to encourage members to challenge each others' ideas. The "Team Writing" text mentioned using brainstorming as a tactic, in which ideas are allowed to flow freely without any form of evaluation from the group. This site mentions such a tactic, as well as spreading out contribution to include everyone and giving each member a different perspective so that someone will always be playing the "Devil's Advocate."

This is a very clear and informative article about how digital images are developed and where the pixel comes into play. It simplifies the terminology so it is easy to understand. This article relates very well with several of Manovich's principles of new media.

And if you want to play with more screencasting tools...

This is actually kind of a summary of the concepts of the Remediation book. This is helpful because you can get a quick grasp of what the book is talking about in a few short paragraphs summarizing the ideas.

This link is to an analysis of Bolter, Jay David, and Richard Grusin. Remediation: Understanding New Media. The MIT Press, 2000. By Time Barrow. It is interesting how the blogger touches on the principles of Transparent Immediacy and Hypermedia. He discusses how the online video conversation (OVC), acts like earlier media in that it makes its presence known to the user by hyper-mediation. Though this type of video does include a face to face view of a recorded person, it separates itself from video conferencing and Skype by allowing the user to pause and ponder responses, respond at request, and post re-recorded responses live. Technologies like this have a huge potential in distance learning with online classes. Imagine your instructors recording their lectures with every view having a front seat in the class. Combine this with the ability to pause the lecture to reflect on information and develop scenarios for different problems that are presented. All while having the ability to ask any question about info covered and re watching any portion of video until clearly understood.

This websites explains what each of the items means and what roles they play in new media. it also goes on to talk about where these items come into play in everyday things that we use like skype and so on. 

This page looks very resourceful it has a long list of different tricks for blogging: categories include Template customization Optimization tips Monetization tips Blogging tips Social media Icons and buttons Traffic tips Multimedia Bugs and errors Windows live writer Misc

I am sharing this one because of th vast amount of options and opportunities it presents for someone to play around with their page

I'm sharing this page just because of the vast amount of options and opportunities it gives bloggers for their pages

Assignment 1 Animito Video of Michael O'Neil

Study questions on Daniel Pink's book, "A Whole New Mind," which has a chapter on design. Other chapters in the book also have tips on good design. I really love Dan Pink's design viewpoint, which is that we can find or create good design in everything.

"Transnational Communication among Arab Americans in Detroit"

I like that this article discusses the grow populations of Arab groups, especially in the Detroit area, and how we need to get a better understanding between the two cultures.

Transnational Communication among Arab Americans in Detroit: Dimensions, Determinants, and Attitudinal Consequences

a general definition for Rhetoric

rhetorical definitions

hey austin:) i think your vedio is very interesting. i like how you start the beginning off with like old school photes the end it with the computer stuff. but can you tell me why you choose those particular pictures i am really curious:)