tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.comments2023-06-13T04:26:00.901-07:00WNSR BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-27655489728198480982009-04-25T13:48:00.000-07:002009-04-25T13:48:00.000-07:00I can table on May 7th from 4:30-5:30!
-Martin
l...I can table on May 7th from 4:30-5:30!<br /><br />-Martin<br /><br />lynchm07@newschool.eduMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009491065149829066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-1332725509044461552009-04-24T15:22:00.000-07:002009-04-24T15:22:00.000-07:00Jonny, what's your email? Mine is Jenna.Duncan AT ...Jonny, what's your email? Mine is Jenna.Duncan AT gmail.com. Send me your email addy and I will put you in touch with peeps, or I will just direct them to your recording session Monday.Jenna Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362757849974912112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-54141398702256112062009-04-24T15:20:00.000-07:002009-04-24T15:20:00.000-07:00I concur. I forwarded the link to a bunch of peopl...I concur. I forwarded the link to a bunch of people. Awesomeness.Jenna Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362757849974912112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-28063072106911194882009-04-24T14:01:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:01:00.000-07:00Yes! Please get in touch with them or you could gi...Yes! Please get in touch with them or you could give me their contact e-mail. We're gonna be doing interviews in audio suite 2 on Monday from 4-8. Also, I'll be attending the Sunday matinee with a handheld recorder.Jonny Betzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611251208173172328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-71768088689067279702009-04-23T15:14:00.000-07:002009-04-23T15:14:00.000-07:00I think the new website looks too plain. I like th...I think the new website looks too plain. I like the flash feature in the right corner of the page but the site needs more imagery, such as some pictures to coincide with the postings. Also, the color choice of purple, red and white is questionable. I liked the colors of the original website better because it had more of a unique look and feel.<br /><br />I like the Web 2.0 sharing features that were added, but the postings have to have more of a clear formatting; they look sort of jumbled together. Maybe something that creates a visual break between one post and the next would help? Overall, I think the new design needs some visual interest added.Will Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009631307027284840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-91958222701189761102009-04-22T16:11:00.000-07:002009-04-22T16:11:00.000-07:00Jonny,
I know a few people in the show. I'm not ...Jonny,<br /><br />I know a few people in the show. I'm not entirely sure of their roles, but I could definitely get you in touch with at least a couple of different people.<br /><br />-JoshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929563993114775297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-43913237053972990232009-04-22T09:55:00.000-07:002009-04-22T09:55:00.000-07:00Hey Jonny,
One of the actresses I interviewed who ...Hey Jonny,<br />One of the actresses I interviewed who was in Anyone of Us, Lucy Randall is also in The Tempest. I think I could connect you with her, if you need people to interview. - JennaJenna Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362757849974912112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-51857952590382109292009-04-21T18:10:00.000-07:002009-04-21T18:10:00.000-07:00Jonny, Cecelia Rubino is the director, and we got ...Jonny, Cecelia Rubino is the director, and we got a nice feature on their brief performance within the Catastrophe Slam. Carolanne Marcantonio is a performer with WNSR ties (she did the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" show awhile back). Hethre Contant might also have some info.<br /><br />One nice angle might be to ask them about taking their performance and providing a bite size of it -- and if this at all changed their approach when they took it back into the theatre.<br /><br />JBJim Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073006507514290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-45614265455882811122009-04-17T11:30:00.000-07:002009-04-17T11:30:00.000-07:00I like the dots at the top but I think they moved ...I like the dots at the top but I think they moved before and now they don't. I rather liked that feature. Also, I would agree with others that it doesn't quite look like a homepage. The WNSR logo should be larger at the top.BrooklynTigerLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01992025904632285991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-15348489206205972322009-04-17T10:50:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:50:00.000-07:00First....GREAT JOB guys. Your work has done more t...First....GREAT JOB guys. Your work has done more to change the look and feel and REALITY of WNSR than probably most can attest to. <br /><br />My observations:<br /><br />1) I'm confused of the functionality of the picture box to the right. It works as a sort of visual advertisement for different shows. But beyond linking to the shows, what is it's purpose? I seem to remember a little more versatility in your demonstration a few weeks back. <br /><br />2) The pop-out player needs some sort of WNSR logo. The small green one should be just fine.<br /><br />3) If I click on one show and then another, they play at the same time, prompting the listener to end one. Could clicking on one show pause another?<br /><br />4) I'm still a heavy advocate for a singular front page which is clean and simply has our logo which can click through to this page. It will help with branding as well as establishing our logo in the minds of listeners. <br /><br />Hope this helps. I must reiterate how good this thing looks, though. <br />Again, great job. <br /><br />rbrboggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289495643312771762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-57092123865518675382009-04-17T10:44:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:44:00.000-07:00Way pretty site. I LOVE the personal network posti...Way pretty site. I LOVE the personal network posting functions more than I can possibly say. It looks good, works better than ever.<br />Did I mention how much I like the networking functions and how much it will increase usage?<br />Also, long term, will there be options to listen to archives of individual shows? Like, will each show have its own page?<br />Finally, I had a BIT of a problem viewing it in Explorer (I know, it's new school and nobody here uses explorer, but, you know, thinking of the others.)<br />It was WAY wide. I don't know if it was a problem with my browser or something else. Also, I haven't read the other comments so I don't know if this has already been mentioned. <br />http://picasaweb.google.com/notatyrant/WNSRMoreSoon#5325717308028009810Joseph Baruchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355335175846799422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-60192879174928734602009-04-17T07:15:00.000-07:002009-04-17T07:15:00.000-07:00Siri, for the record, 'subscribable' is indeed a w...Siri, for the record, 'subscribable' is indeed a word (though not an oft-used one). Also, from what Tyler and Davon shared with us the first time, RSS subscription-podcasts can actually be implemented pretty quickly once this new site is running.Jim Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073006507514290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-13759769559246951042009-04-17T06:27:00.000-07:002009-04-17T06:27:00.000-07:00I agree that the site looks "stripped down." Unfor...I agree that the site looks "stripped down." Unfortunately, if I didn't know that it was a radio station, I would not have known from the look. This could be a content page, but the homepage should stand out.<br /><br />Otherwise, the site looks good. The pastels are nice,very spring-like. Shows pause, which is a plus. It is defiantly getting there.Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819162038221272074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-40279787378386555102009-04-17T05:50:00.000-07:002009-04-17T05:50:00.000-07:00I think that in terms of functionality, this new d...I think that in terms of functionality, this new design shows infinite improvement. In terms of design, I think the use of white space is great, although too extreme. There are too few visual distinctions. Nothing really pops out, so you are sort of forced to read through everything. I think that the categories need to be more pronounced. Awesome job though. The player is great - clean and functional!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929563993114775297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-7249376106004345852009-04-16T20:37:00.000-07:002009-04-16T20:37:00.000-07:00As far as the functionality - everything seems to ...As far as the functionality - everything seems to work very well and it is easy to use. The pop-out player is great!<br /><br />The categories get easily lost on the page and seem like an aside when I think they should be as equal importance of the latest broadcasts. I don't mind them being vertical but maybe that block could be bigger? <br /><br />I don't mean to nitpick but in the ABOUT section I don't think subscribable is a word (but maybe that doesn't matter) and I don't even think it is necessary to mention something that is not available yet - it doesn't really serve any purpose.<br /><br />Also, are we no longer having a forum or an upcoming events/calendar section on the homepage?Siri Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276493310677884059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-63102410861692563492009-04-16T20:23:00.000-07:002009-04-16T20:23:00.000-07:00I like the clean and neat look of the site, but li...I like the clean and neat look of the site, but like everyone else, I really do agree that pictures or graphics should accompany each show/podcast to not only enhance the personality of the host or hosts, but to make the site more visually appealing.<br /><br />I do think the site is a bit plain looking, but I think that's because there's just so much white. Maybe if there were background images, or perhaps if the background itself was a color other than white?<br /><br />I like how the media player allows someone to pause, but I also agree that it would be better if it had an actual forward or reverse function on it. Or perhaps if there were arrows to click on instead of the actual segment while it's playing.<br /><br />Also, what happened to the display for the amount of hits/plays a show got or the ratings system? I always thought that feature was interesting and helpful.<br /><br />I think pictures of djs/hosts in action or around the studio are good ideas. Another thing that could be interesting could be to include an "about the host" section for each feature/dj set/podcast etc.<br /><br />I think that the contact information/information about getting involved should be separate from the "About" section and maybe a "Contact" section could be created.<br /><br />As mentioned earlier, if the categories are going to be on the side, they should stand out more by being bigger or in bold or something. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing the completed version!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799377777449542416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-40110020749910519412009-04-16T20:21:00.000-07:002009-04-16T20:21:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799377777449542416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-22266828761612113422009-04-16T19:58:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:58:00.000-07:00I like the color coding of the different programmi...I like the color coding of the different programming streams. clever. <br /><br />Of course I love all the social networky link things... I'm not sure how much I, personally, will use them, but I'm glad that they are there because they make it look more professional, and the people that do link will be instrumental in getting us noticed. <br /><br />I don't care about the photos... Personally, I hate having to remember to find a photo to add to my production, but I know a lot of people like them... so I guess they should stay...<br /><br />I do, however, really like the pictures that are there now... the headphones, microphone, mixing board etc. Did y'all make those or are they stock photos? <br /><br />My only suggestion about the functionality is this: When you click on the pop-up player, all that you get in the box is a play button... It should have a little more information and/or instruction. My very first instinct upon seeing the pop-up w/ a play button was, "yea, what am i supposed to do now?" After about a millisecond, i figured it out, but, hey, i'm good w/ computers... Anyway, that part felt like a blip in y'all's seamless navigation.hethrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700701072068075507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-3546301623976444072009-04-15T22:33:00.000-07:002009-04-15T22:33:00.000-07:00First off, thanks to the design team for all your ...First off, thanks to the design team for all your work. Generally, I like the direction that you have taken with the new site. It is a great improvement from our previous one, and already a much better design then what most college radio stations have. For that, thank you.<br />On specifics... <br />I like the color template. It's clean, and unique. I like the player, it's functional (!!!) and practical, and I like that the user has "play in pop-up" and "download" options. A question, however, have we worked out the legality behind being able to podcast copyrighted material? <br />Having said these things, I must say that I feel the site is not quite there yet. It is close, but I think it needs more distinction. As of now, the site looks like a "stripped down" version of something. Frankly, it is boring.<br />This has been mentioned a lot, but I do agree that pictures need to accompany the radio material. This alone will give the site a much more dynamic aesthetic. <br />I also agree that the category list should be spread across the top and not along the side. And if kept along the side, then within some kind of border to visually distinguish each section.<br />Along the top, I do not feel that much is happening. The WNSR pattern feels slapped on and unnecessarily redundant. <br />As I said in the beginning, I do like the direction that the design team has taken in terms of color and the overall clean approach. My suggestion would be to beef up the foundations that you've put in place in order to create a more distinct and better framed interface. <br />Here is a site design I really like. Granted, the site serves a different purpose but in terms of ideas, I hope that it could be of some help: pitchfork.comevintexthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701393752018356841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-29974261579482552322009-04-15T13:26:00.000-07:002009-04-15T13:26:00.000-07:00I think the site looks great. I agree that the ima...I think the site looks great. I agree that the images that were placed alongside the shows on the old website should be retained because they give each producer/show it's personality and help to distinguish between them on the feed. <br /><br />New player is great, the option to pause and move forwards will probably increase our listeners from 37 to 3,700 (maybe not three thousand, but...it certainly makes it easier to listen). Thumbs up for podcasts as well.<br /><br />It really is too plain/sterile on the show pages (I'm looking at the DJ sets feed and the News feed, and it's very difficult to tell where one playlist ends and another begins). Adding images for each show, as we had on the old website, and perhaps bolding the show titles AND the programmer/programmers names or email address, which I think should be placed at the bottom, would help.<br /><br />I have to say again that I think the site looks a lot better, I appreciate the work you guys have done. It's very much cleaned up and nicer looking. <br /><br />I do think the first paragraph on the about page "New School radio is a student-run..." should be on the home page and perhaps even on each of the individual programming pages. <br /><br />And I would appreciate some more shtuff on each of the programming pages - maybe some unusual pictures on the features or dj sets pages that reflect the sort of pieces or music we are playing. Or, some photographs of our dj's in action. Even a photograph of the school, as long as it wasn't a boring stock picture, would add something.<br /><br />Thank you again for your hard work, I truly mean it when I say I think we will say a significant increase in our listeners when the site becomes more visually pleasurable.<br /><br />-MartinMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009491065149829066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-60103155685553863212009-04-15T05:17:00.000-07:002009-04-15T05:17:00.000-07:00I agree with everyone who has said it before--I th...I agree with everyone who has said it before--I think that there should be images to go with the pieces. I feel that those are an important part of a pieces's identity and will make it easier for the user to identify and differentiate the various pieces.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775411475304761747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-76465632361815012632009-04-14T20:24:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:24:00.000-07:00This is an excellent site. The improvements are i...This is an excellent site. The improvements are incredible and the general accessibility and interactivity is great. Yet, I do like having images attached to each show, and believe that would be a good element to incorporate, somehow.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051680429784495129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-74425959236820994062009-04-14T20:17:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:17:00.000-07:00I like:
... how the color scheme makes text easie...I like:<br /><br />... how the color scheme makes text easier to read than the old site.<br /><br />... that you can pause now<br /><br />... the monthly archive feature<br /><br />... did I mention we can finally pause now?!?!?!!!!!<br /><br />.. that my interview with Cary Fukunaga is included. I loved that piece.<br /><br />... the use of subscribable podcasts. I think people will REALLY get into that. nobody wants to sit at their computer and listen to a long show, but everyone gets on the subway.<br /><br />I dislike<br /><br />... that categories are listed vertically rather than horizontally. The old site had them horizontally which is both more aesthetically pleasing and easier to navigate<br /><br />... that you have to click "about" to get to the "join us on facebook" link. people that are going to join us on facebook are unlikely to click the about section since they already know about us.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429479882722846892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-72574561293125207742009-04-14T17:48:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:48:00.000-07:00Thanks very much for the efforts.
Nice clean look....Thanks very much for the efforts.<br />Nice clean look. However in the news category I would prefer to see some kind of design or signature that describes NEWS. And as some others have noted, I would like to see pictures of the news subjects, when appropriate, such as President Bob Kerrey. Thanks again for the web work. Jeff WeiserNews Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212450874951475476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297232899590926921.post-57569551526662834542009-04-14T17:45:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:45:00.000-07:00I'm viewing the site using Google Chrome 1.0.154.5...I'm viewing the site using Google Chrome 1.0.154.53 and I'm hoping that in the final when you launch the pop-up player there will be WNSR graphics to accompany the stream. At least the logo.<br /><br />Great job guys!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312444925180688929noreply@blogger.com