Video Remixing in Online Communities:
A Research Study
We are studying the creative process in remix culture, in particular in online video remixing communities. We’re interested in how people gather material, edit it, and think of themselves as creators/authors in the process. We hope that our research will result in a deeper understanding of online remix communities in general as well as revealing specific factors about remix practices which affect the creative process.
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Who are you anyway?
- We are researchers with the School of Interactive Computing and GVU Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
What are you doing?
- Studying online video remixing communities
- Interviewing participants about their experiences
- Examining participants’ contributions to their particular communities
- Examining the video remixing site in terms of how it helps or hinders creativity
Who are you looking for?
- Members of the JumpCut video remixing site who have some experience with the community and tools available there
How will the interviews work?
- By phone, through email, or online chat — whichever is most comfortable for you, though by phone is preferable
- Answering questions about your experience as a participant of an video remixing community and as a creative video remixer
- Your real name will be replaced by a fake pseudonym to conceal your identity
What’s in this for me?
- Your input could provide valuable information about this kind of activity, hopefully leading to more recognition about something that’s already fun for you!
How do I participate?
To be considered for an interview, please contact us via email. Please include your age in the message.
By contacting us, you are not obligated to participate in the study. You will be asked to read and sign our consent form(s) before any interviews take place. Participation is voluntary, so you may remove yourself from the study at any time.
Thanks for your interest! We hope to hear from you.
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