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

Before Their Eyes

This idea would definitely be more 'fun' and 'inviting' to the audience. Given the question 'I am a Malaysian because _____', it provides more user interaction and actually communicates with them for a deeper meaning of what a Malaysian means to each individual.

Taken from Team Peeta's tumblr



Public Installation artist, Candy Chang to this shuttered house covered in wood planks and graffiti and transformed it into something more visually appealing and positive for the neighborhood. (see below) The installation is called Before I Die and its located in Louisiana on the corner of Marigny and Burgundy (900 Marigny Street). She says “It’s a question that has changed me in the last year, and I believe the design of our public spaces can better reflect what’s important to us as residents and as human beings” This is definitely a great idea and can bring the best out of people. Check out some of the responses, photos and more info over at her site Candy Chang

(Source:http://candychang.com/before-i-die-in-nola/)

This give me goosebumps all over.Such an incredible idea.Simple but immensely powerful.It makes people stop and think,it makes me stop and think.I guess this kinda reminds me that we all have our dream,no matter how big or small,it will always be something special, something that’ll keep us moving forward.