Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyWhy screen communication isn’t so bad and the benefits of working with the like-mindedThe following is part of a transcript and analysis of an interview I did with one of my subjects, programming student Robert.May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyPreparing yourself for the video game fieldI find this video fascinating for my research because while it is directly addressing issues and factors those wishing to enter the field…May 8, 20173May 8, 20173
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographySimple problems arising from screenwork: how do you address them?I walked into Grant’s room a few days ago to see if he was interested in getting lunch and answering some questions I had for him based on…Apr 24, 20174Apr 24, 20174
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyChoosing your path into game design: animator or programmer?The video serves as an advertisement for a school to provide proper training for students looking to enter into the world of video game…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyOvercoming struggles while maintaining a love for what you doAs I watch Grant furiously code away on Unity, a software engine used to create video games, his focus continues to intensify more and more…Apr 17, 20171Apr 17, 20171
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyThe Game Makers: inside the minds of video game creativesThe Game Makers is a documentary series “ that explores the unique process of storytelling, design and directing in the constantly evolving…Apr 10, 20171Apr 10, 20171
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographySimilarities between the film and video game industriesAlthough the film industry and video game are two completely different entities with completely different creative and production…Apr 4, 2017Apr 4, 2017
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyAvoid being just a fly on the wallNormally, whenever I go into a situation where I am observing someone or a group of people, I will say something to them along the lines of…Mar 18, 20172Mar 18, 20172
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyGiving birth to video game characters; the dynamic between creator and characterOne of the aspects of my research that I am interested in exploring is the creation of characters in games, and the creators relationship…Mar 18, 2017Mar 18, 2017
Conor KennedyinMedia EthnographyEmbracing the world of video games with soundThe act of video game design is, in a sense, the act of world building and creating. Game designers are creating worlds ruled by their…Mar 6, 20172Mar 6, 20172