Autobotography Intent_PaulK
SoundScape
There are many interpretations of peoples actions from a visual perspective- but what about sound? How do we hear the world around us? At what level do visually impaired people experience the world on a spectrum of sound? When you’re deprived or perceptually isolated in one or more of the senses, others tend to be more receptive. It leads me to wonder what makes us desire: food, sex, recreation, meditation, etc.. and how does sound play a role in the power of all that, and what we like to do, who we like to hang out with, and where we enjoy spending most of our time. If the inside of an airplane sounded more secure,quiet, and safe.. would you be less afraid to fly?
Identity through sound: by location of user:same tech as location services/gps on phone. Perhaps not the exact location, leaving it up to users to guess where the recording originates form and what that person is doing. 10 seconds or less of audio recording on iPhone. Users capture sound from a location- friends hear it- like snapchat- categories you can upload into and share with the world. Transportation: Trains in Germany vs Japan. Animals: Dogs in Chicago vs birds in Atlanta
This explores a diverse collection of samples of sounds from peoples lives around the world. Without allowing us to see who is recording the sound, it cuts out the thoughts or judgements one might have about the person- and directs the focus into the soundscape. This can lead to collaboration between visual artists and sound designers, and also musicians.
Tools:+-$550 iPhone (built in mic) Hourly rates for design/development of app in the US $50-$250/hr
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This idea is interesting to me for many reasons. First I like the concept of recording sound and allowing people to interpret that sound for themselves. I also like how this is based on location. I would find it interesting to listen to what people are hearing who are close by. Some suggestions could be a comments section that can give users the opportunity to guess where that person was or post any other general comments. I like how the maximum time limit is 10 seconds but does the sound file disappear after its listened to like snapchat? Overall I think that this is a great concept and would like to see a finished product.