Wednesday, September 10, 2008

RemixAmerica gives voters a new voice

During election season, candidates have been described as "broken records", due to their nauseating repetition of empty catch-phrases.

Now, any voter with internet access can turn that annoying noise into their own campaign-slogan jingle or remix at remixamerica.org, a video editing program for political junikies who want express their creativity by combining quotes and scenes.

The dashboard's format is comparable to windows movie maker, with a timeline to place your photos or movies in sequential order, (with optional graphics for transitions between each shot) and a library of soundtracks to choose from.

The resulting mixes range from the humorous, I.E. a barak obama/Rick Antsley remix, to more serious tones, including montages of speeches from our leaders from the past and present, memorable moments in U.S. History. I tinkered around with some of my favorite quotes during the past 20 years, and compiled enough material for approximately four minutes of video. Unfortunately, this initial version of remix still appears to have a few bugs, because it spliced in segments where I never intended to.

Overall, I think the copy isn't very unique (anyone with windows movie maker could basically produce the same content.)However, the site doesn have a strong appeal to a wide base with its focus on politics,essentially makes it a social network, because facilitates the new grassroot campaigns- sharing online video. 

Here's the remix I created which emphasizes honor and patriotism.

Posted By Matt O'Hern at 09:15 AM
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