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Hi, here is a write up of my idea for a video component to the tdwyt campaign.
https://pad.fsfe.org/p/tdwyt_campaign_ideas
its quite wacky but I have put a lot of work into it and a lot of thought and I think it could be amazing if we pulled it off.
I would like to get some test videos done soon, but am waiting for a few technical issues to be solved.
Best
Anna
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hi, have re sent this cause not sure if anyone got it due to not being approved on list at the time
- -------- Original Message -------- Subject: tdwyt campaign ideas: video Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:33:29 +0100 From: Anna F J Morris anna.morris@fsfe.org To: tdwyt@lists.fsfe.org.
Hi, here is a write up of my idea for a video component to the tdwyt campaign.
https://pad.fsfe.org/p/tdwyt_campaign_ideas
its quite wacky but I have put a lot of work into it and a lot of thought and I think it could be amazing if we pulled it off.
I would like to get some test videos done soon, but am waiting for a few technical issues to be solved.
Best
Anna
On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 01:33:29PM +0100, Anna F J Morris wrote:
Hi, here is a write up of my idea for a video component to the tdwyt campaign.
https://pad.fsfe.org/p/tdwyt_campaign_ideas
its quite wacky but I have put a lot of work into it and a lot of thought and I think it could be amazing if we pulled it off.
I think so too. My only concern is how we can motivate enough people to get it really rolling. Should we make it a competition with a price at the end?
Greetings,
Guido
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On 14/06/13 23:16, Guido Arnold wrote:
I think so too. My only concern is how we can motivate enough people to get it really rolling. Should we make it a competition with a price at the end?
Hum, I am hoping we wont need to as it feels a bit "fun Dad" (you know this expression?) - I think we need to keep it shrouded in mystery. what I am thinking about is how many clips we would need to get before it had a feeling of viability and before anything clever could be made from the footage.
I am thinking maybe 30 to 50 clips would be really ideal, with maybe 20 of these actively trying to tell a story of some kind and the rest can just be random dramatic speech, like people saying "oh no" and "dum dum dum" or something.
I think I could get 10 of these short clips myself from family and friends at a party I am having soon, and then I could do 1 of the story clips myself too. If everyone in the office did one short clip each and the office did one longer one too...
that's 15 ish short clips and 2 longer ones.
That's a very good start right?
I think free software events and group meetings would be a good place to get the longer ones. That way there can be a "director" and the actors can just join in for fun. Less planning!
I am pretty sure I could get a few out of the FLOSSIE conf in September however its a bit to far away. Can you think of any other methods that we could use get some good clips?
I am really glad you like the idea!
Best
Anna
Greetings, Guido
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Hi, on the subject of postcards for tdwyt for putting in bars, cinemas and student unions. Attached is an idea for a style. It is based on the 30's and art deco day trip and holiday post cards.
Also, I have the font for the strap line text in my head but I cant find it right now so I used one that was very roughly similar. The one I am looking for is more legible and curvier - slightly 80's, I think maybe it also comes in a version with a maths paper type background?? Anyone remember what that font is?
Anyway, what to you think of the idea?
A x
That's a nice design, I can imagine how authentic the finished piece might look.
Saying this, I am curious as to whether or not there's a semantic connection between this postcard and the subject of repression through often subtle and widely unnoticed aspirations of omnipotence in the ruling classes of capitalism.
Without a clear connection, I'd worry that the message won't be as potent as it could otherwise be.
Chris Hayes
On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Anna F J Morris anna.morris@fsfe.orgwrote:
Hi, on the subject of postcards for tdwyt for putting in bars, cinemas and student unions. Attached is an idea for a style. It is based on the 30's and art deco day trip and holiday post cards.
Also, I have the font for the strap line text in my head but I cant find it right now so I used one that was very roughly similar. The one I am looking for is more legible and curvier - slightly 80's, I think maybe it also comes in a version with a maths paper type background?? Anyone remember what that font is?
Anyway, what to you think of the idea?
A x
Designers mailing list Designers@fsfeurope.org https://mail.fsfeurope.org/mailman/listinfo/designers
* Chris Hayes berzerkatives@gmail.com [2013-07-08 19:06:20 +0100]:
Saying this, I am curious as to whether or not there's a semantic connection between this postcard and the subject of repression through often subtle and widely unnoticed aspirations of omnipotence in the ruling classes of capitalism.
Without a clear connection, I'd worry that the message won't be as potent as it could otherwise be.
I also have problems to see the connection.
Regards, Matthias
On 09/07/13 08:55, Matthias Kirschner wrote:
- Chris Hayes berzerkatives@gmail.com [2013-07-08 19:06:20 +0100]:
Without a clear connection, I'd worry that the message won't be as potent as it could otherwise be.
I also have problems to see the connection.
Can I clarify what is missing here? Is is the physical object of a postcard which is lacking relevance or the way the message is expressed on it?
In terms of the physical object: while I am by no means an expert in these matters, I had vaguely understood that satirical post cards have a long but quiet history in protest. There was something on the radio about this type of thing recently:
http://www.alinasadventuresinhomemaking.com/2011/11/john-heartfield-did-ever...
also random stuff here:
http://twentytwowords.com/2011/11/07/14-anti-prohibition-pictures-%E2%80%94-...
(which is it seems on the side of sobriety which is interesting)
Most major charities in the UK use post-carding politicians as a tactic - but of course that is very "establishment"
Does anyone know much more about the history of postcards in protest? I think postcards are called something else in the UK because the search seems to bring up a lot of what we call "placards"
Best
Anna
Without a clear connection, I'd worry that the message won't be as
potent
as it could otherwise be.
I also have problems to see the connection.
Can I clarify what is missing here? Is is the physical object of a postcard which is lacking relevance or the way the message is expressed on it?
Certainly there is a connection between postcards/placards and their use as a medium for political engagement. Although it's a fairly subtle connection when you consider that advertising in general is just as (or possibly more) connected with the medium these days.
Like some of the people on this list I'm not certain that I understand the intent of the term 'Freedom Springs'; to me I understand it as ironic, and I understand the postcard to depict a picturesque setting -- the irony being that it doesn't exist, which draws a parallel with the two-faced nature of how DRM is often marketed as a feature to us.
Postcards/placards/cards can certainly be an attractive and popular way to disseminate information. This particular theme you have is nice now that I understand the context of it better.
But, from what I understand of it, the only connection I see is with the irony of the situation, and on its own feels like it doesn't say enough. Especially for people who aren't already aware of the issue, for such people it might not say or explain anything about our cause. Obviously if people are inclined to pick the card up and read the back, presumably they would become informed; but ideally the front needs to attract an audience who are likely to be interested in the cause.
In short, I worry that it might be too subtle.
Strangely enough I'd been thinking about possibly doing something similar, mocking up advertisements that would rather 'attractively' but blatantly show off DRM features. That feels quite similar to your idea, but without a trace of subtly (and in all honestly, I worry that this approach is far too obvious).
Chris Hayes
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On 08/07/13 20:06, Chris Hayes wrote:
Saying this, I am curious as to whether or not there's a semantic connection between this postcard and the subject of repression
I think the idea behind the "freedom springs" card was that it serves as a metaphor for lifestyle free of restrictions, and its something that you, the viewer can attain.
"Freedom Springs - wish you were here!". The message would indicate a happy efficient life that you can achieve when you use only tech that is free of anti-features.
Because the message is subtle and not obvious from the card itself it would encourage the viewer to pick it up and look at it to discover its real message, and on the back would be details of technical restrictions and alternatives.
There could be an Ipod buried in the sand of the beach depicted in "Freedom springs". Because its a beach scene, it would make a nice postcard of itself, without the association. I think it would be a clever and attractive way of communicating our message that digital restrictions aren't necessary, and to invite the public to free themselves.
Best,
Sam.
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On 05/08/13 13:31, Sam Tuke wrote:
On 08/07/13 20:06, Chris Hayes wrote:
Saying this, I am curious as to whether or not there's a semantic connection between this postcard and the subject of repression
I think the idea behind the "freedom springs" card was that it serves as a metaphor for lifestyle free of restrictions, and its something that you, the viewer can attain.
"Freedom Springs - wish you were here!". The message would indicate a happy efficient life that you can achieve when you use only tech that is free of anti-features.
Because the message is subtle and not obvious from the card itself it would encourage the viewer to pick it up and look at it to discover its real message, and on the back would be details of technical restrictions and alternatives.
Not sure about this. Many postcards that look attractive end on the fridge or the wall of any flat-share to look good and from that point on hardly no one ever looks on the backside of the postcard.
Then people will at worse see the postcard as iPod commercial including the term "freedom" ...
best, Erik
