Now you can share DIY: What Can I Do? even more! There are several options:
1. On the right sidebar, there is a link to sign in using your Facebook account instead of the Drupal sign in.
2. There is a "Share with Facebook" link on the right sidebar that will allow you to check off which friends to share the site with. Remember, on the lower right section there is a link on the toolbar where you can share the site with a number of different social networking sites also.
3. A "Share by Email" link is now in the right sidebar.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Gigya Integration
I have included a module by Gigya that adds a toolbar to the bottom of the site where you can update your status on DIY:WCID with your Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace account.
You can also share the site with many social networking platforms, email it, and view the DIYWICD live feed on Twitter and get access to the Facebook fan page.
You can also share the site with many social networking platforms, email it, and view the DIYWICD live feed on Twitter and get access to the Facebook fan page.
New Points System
I have added the Drupal Module "Userpoints" and can now award points for comments, page views, profile views, YouTube videos and 12second videos. Points have been awarded retroactively for those who have already registered.
Friday, December 11, 2009
New Module considerations
Considering two Drupal modules to make the site more engaging:
Bookmaker: Allows users to place bets on outcomes of events.
Tribune: User chat module on the main page for registered users.
Bookmaker: Allows users to place bets on outcomes of events.
Tribune: User chat module on the main page for registered users.
Embedded Web Pages with the iframe tag
The YouTube and 12seconds pages are now embedded within the DIY:WCID page so when you click you do not have to leave the page.
YouTube Page
12seconds Page
YouTube Page
12seconds Page
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
12seconds Room Live and first focus group test
The YouTube and 12second rooms are now both active with a challenge posted on each site.
I created a Twitter account name "diywcid" and embedded a Twitter feed on my site, all videos with the #diywcid tags feed into the DIY:WCID site after I enabled sharing from the two video sites. Now we can see exactly when new video content arrives on both channels.
The focus group created as an event that lasts until December 31st now has its first instructions. My first request of the group included two different tasks:
1. Go to www.diywcid.com, explore the site and create a member profile. This will allow all of us to be linked together and lead to more member privileges in the future.
2. Follow the links for the YouTube Challenge or the 12seconds Challenge (or both) and follow the instructions on each page to respond to a challenge. Remember to tag your videos with #diywcid so that each video posted will be included in the live feed on the main page.
Every page on diywcid.com has a comment space, so if there are any ideas on where improvements can be made or any questions, they can be posted under the appropriate page.
I created a Twitter account name "diywcid" and embedded a Twitter feed on my site, all videos with the #diywcid tags feed into the DIY:WCID site after I enabled sharing from the two video sites. Now we can see exactly when new video content arrives on both channels.
The focus group created as an event that lasts until December 31st now has its first instructions. My first request of the group included two different tasks:
1. Go to www.diywcid.com, explore the site and create a member profile. This will allow all of us to be linked together and lead to more member privileges in the future.
2. Follow the links for the YouTube Challenge or the 12seconds Challenge (or both) and follow the instructions on each page to respond to a challenge. Remember to tag your videos with #diywcid so that each video posted will be included in the live feed on the main page.
Every page on diywcid.com has a comment space, so if there are any ideas on where improvements can be made or any questions, they can be posted under the appropriate page.
It's Alive!
The DIY: What Can I Do YouTube Channel is live!
Presently there is an introduction video that explains how to post video responses to challenges, two posted challenges and one sample response. I am now encouraging every video to be tagged with #diywcid so the tags can eventually link to a Twitter feed and a live feed on the DIY: WCID site.
Presently there is an introduction video that explains how to post video responses to challenges, two posted challenges and one sample response. I am now encouraging every video to be tagged with #diywcid so the tags can eventually link to a Twitter feed and a live feed on the DIY: WCID site.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Tear Sheet - Web Design
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Focus Group
I have created a focus group on Facebook in the form of an event that lasts for a month. I invited students and colleagues, and asked specifically how the website can be made more attractive for continuous use. This is what I posted:
My thesis is called "DIY: What Can I Do?". Basically instead of creating one film about the environment, I want to teach and encourage hundreds of other filmmakers to post videos, photography, poetry, all with an environmental theme.
But I need a group of motivated, fun and brilliant students to help. (that's you guys)
I would like to invite all of you to participate in a focus group where all of you post ideas, comments and suggestions on how to make this website something you would be interested in contributing to on a consistent basis. I will be sending the invitation shortly.
To tell you more about the website, again it is called "DIY: What Can I Do?"
It is a main website linked to a number of other websites (facebook, youtube, 12 seconds, etc.) that host video content. On "DIY: WCID" I will post how-to videos on how to create and edit environmental films and count on the users to make their own videos about the environment.
These can be your own films, or I can create video challenges like "what else can we use a plastic bottle for" where you would create a video response.
Again, what I am looking for is how to make this site exciting, and something that you would visit on a continuous basis to create fun videos that will help the environment.
My thesis is called "DIY: What Can I Do?". Basically instead of creating one film about the environment, I want to teach and encourage hundreds of other filmmakers to post videos, photography, poetry, all with an environmental theme.
But I need a group of motivated, fun and brilliant students to help. (that's you guys)
I would like to invite all of you to participate in a focus group where all of you post ideas, comments and suggestions on how to make this website something you would be interested in contributing to on a consistent basis. I will be sending the invitation shortly.
To tell you more about the website, again it is called "DIY: What Can I Do?"
It is a main website linked to a number of other websites (facebook, youtube, 12 seconds, etc.) that host video content. On "DIY: WCID" I will post how-to videos on how to create and edit environmental films and count on the users to make their own videos about the environment.
These can be your own films, or I can create video challenges like "what else can we use a plastic bottle for" where you would create a video response.
Again, what I am looking for is how to make this site exciting, and something that you would visit on a continuous basis to create fun videos that will help the environment.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Addendum to Purpose Statement
The website "DIY: What Can I Do" does not involve a single thesis film, but serves as a vehicle for numerous short films to be created as content for the website.
I encourage any environmental filmmaker to respond to challenges, create how-to videos, and share any content with environmental significance.
I also invite any poet, musician, blogger or photographer to participate.
The most important part is to show everyone how easy it is to create a simple video, share it and make a difference.
I encourage any environmental filmmaker to respond to challenges, create how-to videos, and share any content with environmental significance.
I also invite any poet, musician, blogger or photographer to participate.
The most important part is to show everyone how easy it is to create a simple video, share it and make a difference.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Technical Updates
Made updates on the beta site, the site now lists on each page what the goals are for each section:
1. Attempted to link YouTube tags to my new Twitter account "DIYEcology". The test tag did not link up but as I make updates directly through Twitter they are posted to the DIY website.
2. Google Maps is the most fully functional section, I have an embedded map with two points and as I make new points they update on an RSS feed at the bottom.
The end goal is to have a live feed on the DIY website coming from each video sharing site. (YouTube, 12 Seconds, Vimeo) Please send suggestions or insights to alex@famfilmandphoto.com.
1. Attempted to link YouTube tags to my new Twitter account "DIYEcology". The test tag did not link up but as I make updates directly through Twitter they are posted to the DIY website.
2. Google Maps is the most fully functional section, I have an embedded map with two points and as I make new points they update on an RSS feed at the bottom.
The end goal is to have a live feed on the DIY website coming from each video sharing site. (YouTube, 12 Seconds, Vimeo) Please send suggestions or insights to alex@famfilmandphoto.com.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Welcome!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the new media content sharing website "DIY: What Can I Do?"
Just to give you a not so brief synopsis on the project goals:
On the "DIY" website, users will be able to connect, share environmental "how-to's", and respond to video challenges posted monthly on environmental issues.
Much like a tree, each leaf and branch work together to support the whole and reach into unfamiliar territory with a common purpose, promoting the ability of the ordinary person to learn to do more than he or she thought was possible.
With the advent of social networking sites, blogs, video sharing, viral video and how-to sites, any individual that owns a camera and has a particular purpose can help others and in turn help the world.
In my thesis, titled “DIY – What Can I Do?” I focus on environmentalists, specifically those that create their own media content, and how the creation of media in any form can connect us and help to solve specific environmentally issues around the world.
Think of it as a tree, where the root is a website and each individual branch is a website that sponsors media content and each leaf is a posted video that focuses on an environmental “how-to” video or problem that can be solved in a specific area.
The user has numerous avenues to participate, and on a monthly basis are encouraged to create content on an environmental issues. The participating organizations are:
1. YouTube: A channel is in place where the initial challenge is made then users are encouraged to create video responses.
2. 12 Seconds: A room is available for users to post 12 second long videos either explaining an environmental concept, showing the audience how to solve a problem or exhibiting an issue that effects their home.
3. Facebook: A group is created that brings all of the users together to post and have a forum to connect and share ideas.
4. Blogger: Written posts are encouraged, sharing a thought or any creative outlet that audiences can read about and respond to.
5. Google Maps: All of the content will be embedded into a map where activists can see exactly where the issue originates and work from there to solve the problem.
The difference between the DIY website and other websites is a live, updating feed of media content that the users can access and learn new ways of sharing media on the Internet. As the “tree” continues to grow, users are encouraged to add not only content but add more “branches to the tree”, by contacting the administrator and sharing their thoughts.
The website will also serve as a model for other interested parties to emulate and create their own networking and social media sites.
Here is a screen shot of the beta version of "DIY". Please visit the site at http://famfilmandphoto.com/DIY_BETA/Main.html.
Thank you! More to come!
Just to give you a not so brief synopsis on the project goals:
On the "DIY" website, users will be able to connect, share environmental "how-to's", and respond to video challenges posted monthly on environmental issues.
Much like a tree, each leaf and branch work together to support the whole and reach into unfamiliar territory with a common purpose, promoting the ability of the ordinary person to learn to do more than he or she thought was possible.
With the advent of social networking sites, blogs, video sharing, viral video and how-to sites, any individual that owns a camera and has a particular purpose can help others and in turn help the world.
In my thesis, titled “DIY – What Can I Do?” I focus on environmentalists, specifically those that create their own media content, and how the creation of media in any form can connect us and help to solve specific environmentally issues around the world.
Think of it as a tree, where the root is a website and each individual branch is a website that sponsors media content and each leaf is a posted video that focuses on an environmental “how-to” video or problem that can be solved in a specific area.
The user has numerous avenues to participate, and on a monthly basis are encouraged to create content on an environmental issues. The participating organizations are:
1. YouTube: A channel is in place where the initial challenge is made then users are encouraged to create video responses.
2. 12 Seconds: A room is available for users to post 12 second long videos either explaining an environmental concept, showing the audience how to solve a problem or exhibiting an issue that effects their home.
3. Facebook: A group is created that brings all of the users together to post and have a forum to connect and share ideas.
4. Blogger: Written posts are encouraged, sharing a thought or any creative outlet that audiences can read about and respond to.
5. Google Maps: All of the content will be embedded into a map where activists can see exactly where the issue originates and work from there to solve the problem.
The difference between the DIY website and other websites is a live, updating feed of media content that the users can access and learn new ways of sharing media on the Internet. As the “tree” continues to grow, users are encouraged to add not only content but add more “branches to the tree”, by contacting the administrator and sharing their thoughts.
The website will also serve as a model for other interested parties to emulate and create their own networking and social media sites.
Here is a screen shot of the beta version of "DIY". Please visit the site at http://famfilmandphoto.com/DIY_BETA/Main.html.
Thank you! More to come!
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