Author: Chanel Feng

1. What does Ritchin mean with the “fluidity of the digital”? Give an example of digital imaging/digital photography that exemplifies this.       In the book In Our Own Image written by Fred Ritchin, he points out that we are entering the “post-photographic age” in the sense that the fidelity of the mechanical age … Continue reading Reading Review: In Our Own Image by Fred Ritchin

The Pioneer plaques, placed on board the 1972 Pioneer spacecraft, show the nude figures of humans along with several symbols that are designed to provide information about the origin of the spacecraft in case either Pioneer 10 or 11 is intercepted by intelligent extraterrestrial life.  The plaques are intended to introduce the civilization of mankind, … Continue reading Pioneer plaque

Title of music/ Artist name  A Lovely Night by Justin Hurwitz Concept and design As a big fan of the movie La La Land, I am also in deep love with its charming music. A Lovely Night, a brisk serenade, is one of them. River, dress, light, whistle, dancing in the dark…with these words swirling … Continue reading Sound Visualization

How do aliens in the story language and communication style different from the human language (oral, pictographic, phonetic, etc.)? 1. oral: make fluttering sounds and a puckered orifice at the top of its body vibrates 2. pictographic: semasiographic writing; conveys meaning without reference to speech 3. phonetic: not phonetic since there’s no direct connection between … Continue reading Reading review: story of your life by ted chiang