[lca-mm] Paper proposal,

[Conrad Parker]

thanks Denis, sounds great.

We'll get back to you with scheduling etc. ...

K.

On 28/11/2007, Denis Crowdy <Denis.Crowdy at mq.edu.au> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would like to propose a talk for the multimedia miniconf as follows:
>
> Name: Denis Crowdy
> Affiliation: Macquarie University
> Title of talk: Survivor Melanesia - Ethnomusicologist vs Annodex
> Proposed Length of Talk: 25mins
> Short abstract (100-300 words):
>
> The storage and retrieval of video and audio recordings for
> ethnomusicological research is an obvious application of annotation and
> compressed media technology.  Although there are proprietary systems for
> ethnographic research that can be used, the benefits of open source
> formats and applications lie in ensuring the longevity of accessing such
> data.  This becomes a critical issue where digital archives are concerned.
>
> This paper explores my role in the development of a simple web based
> system to store, annotate, search and retrieve audio and video data
> built on top of Annodex libraries and tools.  As an amateur in software
> development, I focus on how this was possible by discussing experiences
> with documentation and example code, but most importantly the
> intellectual generosity of a range of professional software engineers
> involved in open source development is detailed as most critical.
>
> The case study used is an application titled "arkaiv" which has been
> trialled as part of a research project funded by Macquarie University
> exploring appropriate technology (solar powered multitrack recording)
> and archiving tools in Melanesia.  Success from this project has
> resulted in its use in a larger research project funded by the
> Australian Research Council exploring the music industries in Melanesia,
> with over a thousand media files currently annotated and stored.
>
> The aim is to make observations that might be useful to people building
> the libraries and underlying technology that makes such activity a
> realistic proposition for an increasing population of open source
> software development enthusiasts without professional training and skills.
>
> Homepage: http://www.motekulo.net
>
> Thanks,
>
> Denis
>
> --
> Dr Denis Crowdy
> Department of Contemporary Music Studies, Macquarie University
> +61 2 9850 6787
> http://www.dcms.mq.edu.au
> http://www.motekulo.net    http://www.melanesianmusic.org
>
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