Techno-a-go-go
I love technology. I love my laptop, and my cell phone and all those fancy things that keep me connected and entertained. But I am not tech savvy. I can generally figure out how to use new gadgets in a very basic way on my own, and if someone who knows what they’re doing can show me I can generally learn fairly well and retain that knowledge. But if I’m trying to figure out more complicated functions on my own, I tend to get frustrated very quickly. Kind of a funny thing to say when Dean and I have chosen to involve just about every kind of new media in our quest to make our short film, which requires me to learn how to use lots of new technological things.
This weekend we had our first chat event over at The Creative Alliance. Aside from the topic briefly veering into Canadian milk packaging (apparently they buy it in bags, but that’s neither here nor there at the moment), we discussed how we can drive more traffic to our respective websites. Everyone had good suggestions and ideas, and it was a great time. And afterward, while reviewing the transcript for information people had passed on, I realized anew that I am still just a babe in the woods.
People were talking about doing things with their blogs and sites that I think I might need a translator to understand! I’ve bought a few books, but as much as I like to read for pleasure, when it comes to learning how to do hands-on things I learn quicker from hands-on teaching. If there’s not someone who can show me how to do it, then I just have to figure it out myself through trial and error. Books can only help me a little. The up side to this is that I feel great accomplishment when I manage to get it right. The down side is the amount of time it takes to get it right.
I say all this for a few reasons. For one, I’m hoping that by interacting with the great people over at The Creative Alliance, I’ll be able to absorb some of their know-how… which is one of the great things about a community. For another, you may notice some changes here on the blog while I try and figure things out. I think our awesome and talented webmisstress has done a great job with the look and layout of the site, but I don’t expect her to do everything. So I hope you’ll bear with us if things get a little wonky from time to time.
I want to make this site great. I want people to want to come here and spend time here. And I want people to get involved in our project. My reasons aren’t purely selfish… yes, I want to raise the money to make this short film very, very much. Reaching that goal is very high on my priority list right now. But part of the reason I want to do that so badly is because I can’t wait to enter the next phase, the community participation phase. I love that sense of working with creative people, and being excited by a common project, and I hope that’s what we can bring to Blood & Dust. And for that, going through all this difficult figuring out of curious technological things seems worth it. Just, please don’t mind the swearing!
Sin-scarily,
Morgan Elektra
You are not alone in your confusion. I love to read too, but there were definitely parts of the chat that I was lost. Even so, I was super excited to read everyone’s ideas, because like you, I’m hoping to gain knowledge from fellow members.
I’d like to purchase my domain name this week and move my blog to it, but I’m really uncertain of how to go about it all and make is successful. That being said, I’m hoping the TCA folks will have advice on how to get it all going.
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Oh that is my problem! I love the cool stuff you can do but I really need the show it to you kind of teaching. Otherwise, on my own, the frustration leads to some colorful language. Frustration and technology go hand in hand ’round these parts.. Good post! I think the TCA will be able to help with those things as well and the chat was fun, milk in a bag and all.
Thanks for posting this, Morgan. I think you’ll find that asking even the simplest question in our creatives group will get you answers. Sometimes a free-for-all chat isn’t the best place to get those answers, but everyone learns differently, so just ask if you have questions.
I like to figure things out myself as well, but it’s often very helpful to have a specific question or two answered once you get into it.
I think it was a great chat, and we all really learned a lot about each other’s goals and strategies. As Edward said, we all learn at our own pace and if you ever feel like you need to ask more questions to understand what’s going on, I hope you won’t feel afraid. Even if it means sending one of us a private message for clarification.
That’s the best part about being in a group like that. We can all benefit from each other’s experience and knowledge so much! I can’t wait to see what great things we do.
I’ll help you. I am mighty.
I’m here to help. I majored in New Media Technology. I’m pretty handy with certain internet/tech stuff. The only way to learn is to immerse yourself in your interest. =)
I am the same way with finding my way around new things. Some are just intuitive and I sort them out easily and others…well, if i require a manual, the odds are good it is just not happening. I feel ya on this one, darlin.
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