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| − | A '''Meta-media object''' is a creation in a specific medium which utilizes the conventions of said medium to comment on itself. Meta-media objects usually provide some type of critical commentary concerning the conventions of the medium through which they are constructed. The work of the media theorist [[Marshall McLuhan]] may have inspired the creation of Meta-media objects. With the rise of the [[Web 2.0]] and websites like [[YouTube]]. [[Machinima]] and [[Podcasts]] have become two popular forms of Meta-media objects. Examples from our class include the remix video where pre-existing media is used to create a commentary upon some subject. Meta-media objects exemplify ways in which people can participate in our culture by using the technology constructively and creatively. | + | A '''Meta-media object''' is a creation in a specific medium which utilizes the conventions of said medium to comment on itself. Meta-media objects usually provide some type of critical commentary concerning the conventions of the medium through which they are constructed. The work of the media theorist [[Marshall McLuhan]] may have inspired the creation of Meta-media objects. With the rise of the [[Web 2.0]] and websites like [[YouTube]]. [[Machinima]] and [[Podcasts]] have become two popular forms of Meta-media objects. Examples from our class include the remix video where pre-existing media is used to create a commentary upon some subject. Meta-media objects exemplify ways in which people can participate in our culture by using the technology constructively and creatively. |
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| + | Many Meta-media objects are self-referential forms of expression. A meta-media object delivers a [[meme]] in parallel with a sense of otherness not normally associated with that [[meme]]. This is essential for allowing an individual to experience a [[meme]] from an external point of view. This phenomenon essentially the driving force in politically driven art. An individual is provided with a means for exploring a unit of culture during a period of critical reflection. | ||
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Revision as of 16:58, 12 February 2008
A Meta-media object is a creation in a specific medium which utilizes the conventions of said medium to comment on itself. Meta-media objects usually provide some type of critical commentary concerning the conventions of the medium through which they are constructed. The work of the media theorist Marshall McLuhan may have inspired the creation of Meta-media objects. With the rise of the Web 2.0 and websites like YouTube. Machinima and Podcasts have become two popular forms of Meta-media objects. Examples from our class include the remix video where pre-existing media is used to create a commentary upon some subject. Meta-media objects exemplify ways in which people can participate in our culture by using the technology constructively and creatively.
Cultural Significance
Many Meta-media objects are self-referential forms of expression. A meta-media object delivers a meme in parallel with a sense of otherness not normally associated with that meme. This is essential for allowing an individual to experience a meme from an external point of view. This phenomenon essentially the driving force in politically driven art. An individual is provided with a means for exploring a unit of culture during a period of critical reflection.
