It’s been many a week since the last development blog. What has been happening?
In short more consolidation, more testing and more software. The objective was to bring Shared Creation up to a point where it was really useful to members. Things such as modifying the standard Wordpress interface, adding private messaging and chat, comment avatars and links to other social networking sites where all essential. As were confirming the differences between news and projects areas.
On top of that content was needed. A start had to be made on help pages and instructions to potential members. A full set of terms and conditions was an essential add on, as were a full set of contact details for Shared Creation.
I’ve also been establishing practical links to news providers - so that we can build an eclectic and interesting news service. I am also hugely looking forward to the journalistic project where we try and recruit a writing staff.
The good news is that we are shortly going to be letting the world know all about Shared Creation. We’ve not been marketing it yet. Though I know a few people have found it already.
So that’s it - nearly ready to tell the world. Consolidation is going well. Testing is going well.
The collaboration engine is revving up.
New Terms and Conditions of use have now been posted on the page ‘Terms of Use’. It is recommended that all users read these.
Reports from this years SF Ball indicate that British Klingon fan group ‘Klingons R Us’ have made an agreement to appear in a forthcoming episode of New Voyages. New Voyages is a fan continuation of the original 1960’s Star Trek series that has been winning acclaim from fans world wide. Principle shooting to include the UK based Klingon group is currently scheduled for September 2006.
Ian Tweedale head of the interactive program team for BBC Wales will be presenting practical examples of interactive digital television programming. This will include coverage of Doctor Who - Attack of the Graske. He will explain the different types of interactive programs made by the BBC, how are they made and what you need to get into making interactive TV.
The presentation is being hosted by amperSAND. It takes place on Wednesday 22nd of February at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. The presentation opens at 6.30pm. Tickets costs £3, with a buffet provided.
Bubbleshare - a new photo-sharing utility is running a fun competition. It wants your pictures of bubblewrap! There are prizes, but be quick. The next round of entries needs to be in by February 20th so you’ll have to be quick! Competition details can be found here.
