Week 4

At first glance, ‘One Frame of Fame’ seems like a fairly typical digital art project. Whereby the creator requested dozens of photos from the general public in order to create a moving collage in an animated sequence, timed to music. While this type of video is quiet common on the internet, there is one aspect of this particular project that makes it innovative. And it is the same aspect that is shared among many modern projects which differentiate them from past attempts; dynamics. The fact that the photos presented in the video are updated dynamically and constantly innovates dramatically from previous similar projects.

The uploading process is very intuitive. (http://oneframeoffame.com/ Accessed 1st August)

Added to the level of innovation is the intuitiveness of allowing the general public to participate. Rather than needing to get in contact with the creator and sending a pre-shot photo, participants need only follow a wonderfully simple 3-Step process which allows them to upload their photo directly from their webcam. This choice of upload method is highly commendable as it significantly lowers the bar of entry. Many users may not know how to take a digital photo, transfer it to their hard drive, convert it then upload it. But anyone with a basic webcam can follow these 3 steps to instantly and actively participate in the project.

Not to mention the rather impressive feature that the video is updated hourly. This allows participants to see their contribution in a very short time frame, as opposed to a more traditional system whereby the creator may update the project manually monthly or annually.