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This chapter discusses creative issues relating to the process of digitization in the areas of sound composition, digital photographic work, and Internet-based video art. The authors refer to personal practical and academic experience in the use of computers, digitization and the Internet in the creation, manipulation and distribution of audio, stills and video — in an arts and commercial context.
It is suggested that sound/musie composers utilizing digital environments need to adopt or develop an appropriate “mindset” to be successful and fulfilled. However, the experience of working in the digitized world can be a form of release and adventure. A real-life case study scenario is used to discuss these aspects—the Totality G2V 2:23 project based on and inspired by the Solar eclipse in August 1999.
With respect to digitized photography, the Impact of new and emerging technology on production speed and techniques, flexibility, quality and creativity are discussed.
Video art using the Internet environment is also explored — here, the strategic relationship between Internet Art and Contemporary Art is explored. As regards expression, the Internet provides particular potential for mixing, combining, and manipulating media. The possibilities for interaction, wide access, audience targeting, and media selection add to the inherent participation feature of “no boundaries” — in geography, space or time.
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Lawrence, D., Sanders, C., Amado, I. (2001). Digitization — An Agent for Creativity, Expression and Interaction?. In: Earnshaw, R., Vince, J. (eds) Digital Content Creation. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0293-9_5
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