cant show the swf so far since if i upload it to a swf hosting site ( eg : swfCabin ) it wont work since it uses external files ( xml , mp3 ). the final installation will be local anyway so i just might record a video or something showing progress and upload it.

but here's some screenies from the swf. not much different than the screen designs shown before tho

Crit 02 : Just Scripting, Chilling

Havent got the xml add/update part working yet. Flash AS3 is read-only so there's no way to insert new data into my XML file. Would need to use fileSystem class in AIR.

Here's the code so far ( it's messy. will sort it out later. noob programmer at best ) on Pastie


( script won't display for some reason so go here )

For the audio recording part, the exhibition room will most definitely be noisy. But I played a little bit with cardioid mics and I dont think noise will be a problem since these mics only capture sound from one direction, coming from the user.

I even tried the cheap 'Guitar Hero' mic from a friend's 360 and it worked quite well with recording even with music playing in the background. Will do a couple more experiment with shotgun mics from my friend's drumset since it is highly directional but i dont think it is best for vocals. Would probably stick with a Shure mic we have here for the best outcome.

The built-in mic on my webcam sucked, it captures noise from all over lol ( since its omni )

Crit 02 : Reference Like Woe

List of reference :

// air + xml + fileSystem
http://troyworks.com/blog/2008/11/09/air-listing-files-in-directory/
http://www.actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=182775
http://learningflex4.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/create-an-air-application-to-write-your-xml/
http://flashadvanced.com/xml-random-quotes-rotator/
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5216107/xml-value-update-from-actionscript
http://www.bigresource.com/FLASH-can-flash-automatically-count-the-number-of-files-in-a-folder-somehow-evNXsJ59gZ.html
http://www.ozzu.com/flash-forum/how-many-files-folder-t74690.html
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xmldataflash.htm
http://www.flashandmath.com/basic/randompic/index.html
http://www.justskins.com/forums/updating-xml-data-51369.html
http://www.fladev.com/featured/working-with-xml-files-in-adobe-flash-as3/
http://willperone.net/Code/as3xml.php

// text
http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292188
http://www.actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=107004

// sound
http://groups.google.com/group/macromedia.flash.actionscript/browse_thread/thread/498e402fa1c057bb?pli=1
http://forums.adobe.com/message/2597131
http://forums.adobe.com/message/933126
http://friendsofed.infopop.net/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=989094322&f=3183053165&m=7461053461
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIReAopTmAA
http://groups.google.com/group/macromedia.flash.actionscript/browse_thread/thread/498e402fa1c057bb?pli=1
http://www.republicofcode.com/tutorials/flash/as3sound/
http://www.actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=121527
http://www.bsideradio.org/?page_id=16
http://board.flashkit.com/board/showthread.php?t=781748

Final Proposal

Topic
Social

Background

— Racism has been a huge issue around the world including Malaysia. With the creation of new media like social networks ( YouTube, Facebook ), new cases of race hate has been spreading like wildfire and exposed widely to the public.

Problem Identification

— Each day through the usage of new media, more and more racial hate display are made, spawning new cases of racism at a high rate which led a number of Malaysian to believe that digital media is a form / medium that will only cause more damage to our multi-race community especially the Internet.

Project Title

one[voice]

Ideation and Concept

— one[voice] will provide Malaysians with a medium that allows users to ‘speak’. The installation collects their opinions (voices) on how they see Malaysia as a multiracial country using the iPad. Voices will then be displayed in a live-stream monitor where audience can ‘listen’ to Malaysians. When submission is received, a webcam will capture a picture of the user. Faces of users will be shown on the which profiles users not by their race, but ‘united’ as Malaysians.

Aim

— To create unity among races through new media and remind

— To accumulate comments/feedback from users on racism in Malaysia

— To evaluate users response when they are given the opportunity to make statements anonymously

Motivation

— I've always being one to stand against racism. I know for a fact it's not possible to get rid of its existence completely. It's been around for ages. It's stupid ( not to mention stereotyping is damn annoying ) and I think we all need to play our part in solving this huge issue. I'm very glad that I have the chance to support this cause.

Poster

Layout : Smackdown

idle screen

main screen. touch on the 'voice-bubbles' to view voices. the 'add-bubble' is to add a new voice

viewing voices

adding a new voice

Setup : Update

I'm gonna go with this new setup. Its less crowded. Less eqs. And i think its more user-friendly. Will update my storyboard and flowchart. So what im gonna do here is just remove the projection altogether and just use the iPad + monitor. Ive just selected ( cop cop ) the wall that im gonna use for my fyp so it'll work fine like this. Basically the writings "I am a Malaysian because ____" will be up to the users to feel after they have 'experience' the installation. Everyone must have their definitions of what being a Malaysian really is rather than just having a Malaysian ID. Users will be provided will marker/chalks/stuffs. Got this idea from 'Before I Die' . If my lecturer digs the idea I might ask for more 'walls' xD

Gantz

Content Acquisition : We Speak in Different Voices

ive gathered a few 'voices' from people in forms of text, audio. Images were gained with the help and permission of a local photographer ( mentioned in a few posts below ). I have only gained permission to use one video so far from a youtuber. But more images and clips can be captured on the day itself I suppose. Needs a better webcam though.

Samples of photos ( Shah Alam, KL, and some pasar idk haha ) :

Voices recorded. Received positive ones, negative ones and the typical 'I love Malaysia cus of Nasik Lemak sedap!' types haha.

Samples of audios :

Voice 00 by faiz-yunus

Voice 06 by faiz-yunus

Voice 07 by faiz-yunus

Voice 09 by faiz-yunus

Voice 10 by faiz-yunus

Voice 04 by faiz-yunus

a bunch in text :


iDisplay in action. Air Display works similarly except it has better connection with less-lag.

iDisplay Video Test from Faiz Yunus on Vimeo.

Storyboard

* im thinking of throwing out the monitor and just display everything on the iPad in one app only. same function, different method

Flowchart