TenFour

Episodes

1. 68

   Mickey Mouse Copyright Laws

   Part 4 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. This is a remix project criticizing Disney's role in extending copyright laws and its catastrophic effects upon Public Domain and remix culture. Images: Copyright- by: Guilluame aka Le Cactus Audio: Free Culture- by: Lawrence...

   May 8, 2006

   1m
2. 67

   Networked Publics Interview: Jonathan McIntosh, Part Deux

   I interviewed Jonathan McIntosh during the Networked Publics Conference at USC. We talked about his webpage, journalism objectivity, and the impact of Internet and Media on activism.

   May 8, 2006

   16m
3. 66

   Networked Publics Interview: Paul Marino

   While at the Networked Publics Conference and Media Festival, I had the good fortune of securing an interview with the talented Paul Marino, one of the founding fathers of machinima. While providing answers to questions that expanded my understanding of machinima, he also gave me his opinions,...

   May 6, 2006

   12m
4. 65

   Remix Culture and Generation Y

   In this videocast, I interviewed the future artists of America on how they feel about copyright, creative commons, and remix culture and how they think it will affect their careers. It's interesting to see how divergent the members of my generation's opinions are from one another.

   May 5, 2006

   12m
5. 64

   Reinventing the Wheel

   Part 3 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. A remix video on free culture and building upon the creativity of the people before us.

   May 5, 2006

   2m
6. 63

   Networked Publics Interview: Mark Frauenfelder

   For this interview from the Networked Publics Conference, I sat down with Mark Frauenfelder to discuss his work with Boing Boing and Make: Magazine.

   Apr 29, 2006

   13m
7. 62

   Networked Publics Interview: Jonathan McIntosh

   For this interview from the Networked Publics Conference, I sat down with social justice activist Jonathan McIntosh to discuss political remixes, open source, and the IndyMedia movement.

   Apr 29, 2006

   16m
8. 61

   Networked Publics Interview: Marc Tuters

   In addition to video blogging the Networked Publics Conference, the TenFour team also sat down with a number of the participants for a series of audio podcast interviews. For this first interview, I spoke to Networked Publics Research Fellow Marc Tuters about viral marketing campaigns and social...

   Apr 29, 2006

   12m
9. 60

   Networked Publics Vlog: Net Neutrality

   Today we ventured to the Networked Publics Conference held by the USC Annenberg Center. I talked with experts and conference attendees about network neutrality ... this is what they had to say.

   Apr 29, 2006

   5m
10. 59

    Networked Publics Vlog: Makers

    One of three videoblogs from today's Networked Publics Conference at the USC Annenberg Center for Communication. For my videoblog, I spoke to two gurus from the world of DIY hack culture: Mark Frauenfelder of Boing Boing and Make: Magazine fame; and Mike Outmesguine, author of the book Wi-Fi Toys.

    Apr 29, 2006

    2m
11. 58

    Networked Publics Vlog: Machinima

    One of three videoblogs from today's Networked Publics Conference at the USC Annenberg Center for Communication. For my video blog, I chose to focus my coverage on machinima: animated films created using game engines. This video contains clips from various machinima shorts, interviews, and other...

    Apr 29, 2006

    4m
12. 57

    Digg.com

    Heard about Digg? The technology social bookmarking site? Listen in and learn why Digg is quickly becoming the most-accessed technology news site on the internet and why it is almost more popular than Slashdot. Feel free to navigate through Digg as you are listening. This is an Enhanced Podcast:...

    Apr 27, 2006

    6m
13. 56

    Why Creative Commons?

    Part 2 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. In this era of digital technology increasing at a rapid pace, it is important to think about the licenses that restrict digital innovation. While copyright may be good for some works, it is important to realize that this is…

    more
    Apr 22, 2006

    3m
14. 55

    Teaching an Old Toon New Tricks

    Part 1 of "Creative Commons Remix Videos," a series of four videocasts. This video remix mashup project samples audio from a presentation by Lawrence Lessig and remixes it using public domain vintage cartoons and music from the Newgrounds audio portal. I wanted to make a remix video that…

    more
    Apr 18, 2006

    6m
15. 54

    Introduction to "Creative Commons Remix Videos"

    The next TenFour series, premiering April 17th-20th, will see the team producing remix videos using raw materials culled entirely from Creative Commons and the Public Domain. This promo video does the same: visit the TenFour website for a full list of citations.

    Apr 17, 2006

    0m
16. 53

    Last FM

    This podcast explores the Last FM website, a site dedicated to music recommendations and communities. Its numerous interactive features exemplify the idea of Web 2.0. Music: "Berimbau" by Inverted Silence "Now Get Busy" by Beastie Boys "Guitar" by Niels. For optimum playback of this enhanced...

    Apr 5, 2006

    4m
17. 52

    Presenting: Newgrounds

    This project provides information on a compelling aspect of Web 2.0 culture: newgrounds.com. An excellent source of various types of media, such as animation and music, Newgrounds is an exemplar of the community participation, remixing, and constant updating that make Web 2.0 such an exciting...

    Mar 25, 2006

    6m
18. 51

    BitTorrent vs. MPAA

    Part 4 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. BitTorrent is the latest peer-to-peer file sharing application. Its use has been controversial because it can be used to download copyrighted media. BitTorrent is especially powerful for downloading large files like…

    more
    Mar 10, 2006

    11m
19. 50

    Blogging...

    Part 3 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. Join us as we wander through the internet looking at the Web2.0 phenomenon known as blogging.

    Mar 10, 2006

    6m
20. 49

    Into the Depths of Facebook

    Part 2 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. So you think you know Facebook? Guess again. This interactive podcast walking tour takes you into the depths of Facebook and even reveals an interesting link to the CIA.

    Mar 9, 2006

    13m
21. 48

    Defend Online Creativity!

    Part 1 of "Internet Walking Tours," a series of four interactive podcasts. My walking tour podcast will lead you on a minor Internet exodus. Web 2.0 culture is characterized by active social participation, and this is true in the realm of online artists. Remixes, tributes, collaborations…

    more
    Mar 9, 2006

    6m
22. 47

    Introduction to "Internet Walking Tours"

    Take a super secret tour behind the scenes at TenFour HQ. Rumor has it that the TenFour team is working on something that will change human life as we know it.

    Mar 6, 2006

    2m
23. 46

    Girl Technology

    Part 4 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. My unique experience with technology at an early age has shaped the way I view and participate with media. As a young girl, I was involved in typical "girl" activities but also taught computer skills. Most girls…

    more
    Mar 3, 2006

    1m
24. 45

    Media Giant: A Fairy Tale

    Part 3 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. Once upon a time in a land not so far away a young lady named Snow Charlotte decided to make her own media, but the evil Lord of Disney, Robert Iger, wanted to control the most media of them all.

    Mar 1, 2006

    1m
25. 44

    We Like Live...

    Part 2 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. Why do we like live television? Is it because we feel like we are there? Is it because we know that anything can happen? Is it because we know that what we are seeing is actually what is happening, not an edited...

    Feb 15, 2006

    1m
26. 43

    Success 2.0

    Part 1 of "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts. This is a 60 second video that attempts to describe part of my relation with the culture industry. It examines the questions one may think of when consuming or creating media on the web, and how "Web 2.0" might make...

    Feb 14, 2006

    1m
27. 42

    Introduction to "The Culture Industry in 60secs"

    As winter nears its end, TenFour emerges from its seasonal hibernation, refreshed and ready to kick butt. This videocast is a promo for "The Culture Industry in 60secs," a series of four animated videocasts that premiere February 13th-16th.

    Feb 11, 2006

    1m
28. 41

    TenFour Returns

    A new year brings with it a new TenFour crew and a new agenda: examining Web 2.0 culture. For this introductory teaser, students Photoshopped themselves into an image they liked, then After Effected the results. The music was chosen by surfing Creative Commons and Opsound.

    Jan 20, 2006

    1m
29. 40

    Videocast: "Free Your Music"

    Sam Ghods shows you how to spot and avoid restrictive Digital Rights Management (DRM). One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

    Jan 12, 2006

    3m
30. 39

    Videocast: "How to Get a Terrorist Through Airport Security"

    Sonia Seetharaman takes a satirical look at racial profiling and organized pranking. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

    Jan 12, 2006

    4m
31. 38

    Videocast: "Causing a Not So Clear Channel"

    Andy Hogan explores how you can get involved in challenging the hegemony of Clear Channel. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

    Jan 12, 2006

    4m
32. 37

    Videocast: "My Big Fat Greek Life"

    Lindsay Pond explores how to challenge the cultural and ideological biases of the sorority sustem. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

    Jan 12, 2006

    4m
33. 36

    Videocast: "Student Mobilization: A How-To"

    Isomi Miake-Lye explores how social online communtities such as facebook.com can be used to mobilize students for activist causes. One of five "how-to" videos exploring new media technologies from an activist perspective.

    Jan 12, 2006

    2m
34. 35

    Interview with Henry Jenkins

    Andy Hogan interviews MIT Professor Henry Jenkins about the cultural and ideological climate surrounding video games.

    Dec 12, 2005

    39m
35. 34

    Interview with Richard Edwards

    Sonia Seetharaman interviews St. Mary's College Professor Richard Edwards about the role of new media in higher education. Look for "Out of the Past" in the iTunes Podcast Directory to listen to Professor Edwards' podcasts.

    Dec 12, 2005

    30m
36. 33

    Interview with Ari Schwartz

    Sam Ghods interviews Ari Schwartz about the recent Sony BMG rootkit issue and his work as the Associate Director of the Center for Democracy and Technology (www.cdt.org).

    Dec 12, 2005

    17m
37. 32

    Interview with Jim Babka

    Isomi Miake-Lye interviews Jim Babka about online political activist networks and his work as Director and Co-Founder of one such organization, Downsize DC (www.downsizedc.org).

    Dec 12, 2005

    13m
38. 31

    Interview with Stacy Smith

    Lindsay Pond interviews USC Professor Stacy Smith about gender representations in children's media and her work with Geena Davis' "See Jane" project (www.seejane.org).

    Dec 12, 2005

    20m
39. 30

    Internet Walking Tour: "Making New Friends"

    In this interactive podcast, Isomi Miake-Lye defamiliarizes community on the Internet. Begin tour here: http://iml104.iml.annenberg.edu/tenfour/podcasts/podcast_2_html/isomi_podcast_2.html

    Dec 8, 2005

    3m
40. 29

    Internet Walking Tour: "Jack Thompson is a(n) _________ Individual"

    In this interactive podcast, Andy Hogan is your guide for a tour of his del.icio.us bookmarks of Internet sites about Jack Thompson, the crusader against video game violence. Begin tour here: http://iml104.iml.annenberg.edu

    Nov 30, 2005

    7m
41. 28

    Internet Walking Tour: "Tracked by the Amazon"

    In this interactive podcast, Sam Ghods is your guide for a tour of Amazon.com, examining how the site records personal data about your shopping and browsing habits. Begin tour here: http://www.amazon.com

    Nov 30, 2005

    5m
42. 27

    Internet Walking Tour: "Wild Animals, Breakfast Cereals, and Daytime Television"

    In this interactive podcast, Lindsay Pond is our guide for an "Internet safari" that explores how America's tweens use the Internet. Begin tour here: http://iml104.iml.annenberg.edu/tenfour/podcasts/podcast_2_html/lindsay_podcast_2.html

    Nov 30, 2005

    10m
43. 26

    Internet Walking Tour: "Fly Like an Eagle"

    In this interactive podcast, Sonia Seetharaman explores the internet as a research tool and teaches critical skills to find and distribute information about the American Bald Eagle. Begin tour here: http://www.wikipedia.org.

    Nov 30, 2005

    7m
44. 25

    Podcast: "The Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge"

    In this podcast, Sonia Seetharaman discusses "Ontology is Overated", Clay Shirky's article on cataloguing and folksonomy and the pros and cons of each system. Sonia also discusses possibilities for the future of information organization and retrieval in the online realm. Link: Ontology is Overrated.

    Nov 17, 2005

    14m
45. 24

    Podcast: "The Role of Virtual Communities in Modern Society"

    In this podcast, Isomi Miake-Lye explores the development of the online community and its role in society, looking at arguments from Geert Lovink and Sherry Turkle. Isomi suggests that both activism and a communal spirit are possible in the virtual community, and references to Robert Putnam's...

    Nov 16, 2005

    11m
46. 23

    Videocast: "Giving Youth a Voice? Or Just a Little Duck?"

    The expansion of new media, including blogging, podcasting and vlogging, has given the community at large more of an opportunity to share opinions and to allow individuals to have a voice. But what about youth? While many organizations, such as those affiliated with Listen Up, have helped young...

    Nov 9, 2005

    3m
47. 22

    Videocast: "Coming Together Online"

    Isomi Miake-Lye's videocast explores the communities of Meetup.com, and suggests that it could be a powerful tool for inciting action, as in the case of Democracy for America. Links: Meetup.com, Democracy for America.

    Nov 7, 2005

    2m
48. 21

    Videocast: "The Athenian Life"

    Andy Hogan interviews Steve Anderson (Professor of Interactive Media at USC) about the forces at work in "This Spartan Life", a talk show in set in the world of Halo. Link: This Spartan Life

    Nov 6, 2005

    7m
49. 20

    Videocast: "The New York Surveillance Camera Players"

    Sam Ghods explores the purpose and actions of this political activist group, covering general facts about surveillance, what the group has done in protest, and how it has used the internet to further its cause.

    Nov 6, 2005

    3m
50. 19

    Videocast: "A Needle in a Haystack"

    Sonia Seetharaman explores the pros and cons of digital information and research sources in relation to traditional library information cataloging systems. The video focuses on a comparative analysis of USC's Doheny library and social bookmarking websites such as del.icio.us.

    Nov 6, 2005

    4m