Spreading Information With Multimedia

Below I have posted an example of how multimedia authoring is used to spread information through a creative method. The video I have posted is about the difficulties that have been occurring through oil crises. What I enjoyed about this video is that it makes a straight forward animation until the narrator gets to the point. Piece by piece the narrator states statistics, calculations, and methods that will benefit us. It is these small videos that can impact the way people view information.

Oil Wars from Alexander Perry on Vimeo.

The Hurricane Simulator

Recently, I read an article on how the University of Miami is conducting a Hurricane Simulator. The Hurricane Simulator is something that will allow scientist an insight on how strong a Hurricane will be. The name of this simulator is named SUSTAIN (Surge-Structure-Atmosphere Interaction. I am mentioning this simulator because it is something that involves a great involvement of science and technology. I personally think this will be a great innovation because it will allow people to become more prepared for hurricane season. " Peter Sollogub, Associate Principal at Cambridge Seven, says the hurricane simulator is comprised of three major components: The first is a 1400-horsepower fan originally suited for things like ventilating mine shafts. To create its 150mph winds, it will draw energy from the campus's emergency generator system, which is typically used during power outages caused by storms. The fan, sitting next to sensitive instrumentation, must have its vibrations isolated. "It's like your right hand is in a hurricane and your left hand is conducting retinal surgery," Sollogub says. The wind speeds are sensed through laser and sonic wind meters (otherwise known as anemometers). The second part is a wave generator which pushes salt water using 12 different paddles. Those paddles, timed to move at different paces and rates, can create waves at various sizes, angles and frequency, creating anything from a calm, organized swell to sloppy chaotic seas. To reduce wave refraction, the end of the pool has a perforated, parabola-shaped beach to dissipate wave energy. The third aspect of the tank is the tank itself, which is six meters in width by 20 meters in length by two meters high. It's made of three-inch thick clear acrylic so that the conditions inside can be observed from all sides. They've got to create ductwork for the air that creates "well behaved high velocity flow" so testing is accurate. " http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-08/creating-150-mph-hurricanes-giant-aquarium-florida

Art of Science: DIY Lava Flow

Recently, I read an article about a DIY lava flow that was conducted by the Syracuse Art and Science Professors at the University of Syracuse. This man made DIY project was conducted at the parking lot and proved to be an effective project. Personally, being able to see this in person would be a great benefit. Having taken a geology course in the past, I realized that having to memorize igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks was less exciting compared to witnessing a lava flow.  The combination of science and art to create a DIY lava flow is an outstanding influence towards geology, technology and visual aesthetics.

Test No.3: Making a continuous lava flow with a coke-fired iron furnace. Its a Volcano. from robert wysocki on Vimeo.

Visual Multimedia of Journey

One such game that, I believe, is successful in evoking emotion and visualization is a title known as Journey. The purpose of the story is to immerse the player into a world where exploration is the key to uncovering the mysteries of the landscape. Along the way the player will encounter one individual who you can decide to travel with or go solo on this journey. In addition, the player and the other individual are anonymous and the only form of communication is sound.
The reason why I decided to blog about this is because of the recent planned release of the stories art which will allow for more visualization of the games production.  Overall, this game is a short indie developed game that  believe is worth the experience.