Blog 9b

http://www.collapsus.com/

The transmedia experience Collapsus combines video games, animation, and film into a unique idea that everyone should experience.  Collapsus tells the story of  how the energy and oil crisis is affecting our futures.  The story unfolds in a "choose your own adventure" style, except many parts are played out like a video game where you are in control, and other parts are made up of cut scenes that are affected by your choices.  I enjoyed immersing myself in this game for the time that I did, and I think it is a very groundbreaking and fun experience.  I loved how it seemed like a very well made film that gave me the ability to affect the outcome, and it gave me a new perspective on the energy crisis.

This game and this course in general have given me a new perspective on trans-media work.  I first learned about trans-media projects last quarter in MDIA 205 when I did a report on The Matrix.  In this project, I studied how The Matrix sequels utilized trans-media storytelling to give the fans a unique experience.  The Wachoski brothers (the creators of the series) collaborated with video game designers, comic book writers, and animation specialists to tell their story across multiple media.  Different aspects of the story were told through different forms of media, giving fans many options to dig deeper into The Matrix story.  I like how collapsus did something similar, but they combined these ideas into one project.  I've enjoyed the many trans-media projects that I have done in this course.  They have helped me to learn about different forms of media which will definitely help me out in the near future.  I believe that broadening your horizons by working in different areas of media with people who specialize in different things can definitely help you improve your skills in your own area of expertise, as well as teach you about other areas of media such as video production and animation.