Paris, Where Do I Begin?

I have been to Paris twice, the first time with a group of strangers for maybe 2 nights and a second time on my own for 4 nights. There are so many things to do or see, especially if you are only there for a few days, yet there are certain things you have to be aware of.

One thing I recommend for anyone, regardless of your age or gender, it is to be aware of your belonging. Unfortunately there are plenty of gypsies, which will do nearly anything to get your money. Now I’m not saying that this ruined the trip for me, cause Paris is a really stunning place but it’s definitely something you have to be mindfulof.

One of the many experiences I had with gypsies was terrible, they kept putting this paper in front of my face asking if I knew English (as they head straight for the tourists) and whilst I was turned around one went straight into my bag to grab my wallet. Luckily a local man screamed something out and the lady ran away. If it was for him I could of lost a lot of valuable possessions. I ended up talking to this man for nearly an hour, he was absolutely lovely. He talked to me about the gypsies, local hidden gems and just his life in general. Their life style is so different to those who live in Australia. It was so interesting to learn more about this culture through a local, there were so many elements I never considered, as we are just to bless to live here in Australia.

There are so many things to do and see in Paris; so of course at the top of the list is the Eiffel tower. For someone who is afraid of heights, climbing up all those stairs to the top was not worth it. I couldn’t wait to get down and see the stable land. But seeing the city of Paris at night, it really changes things. Everything is lit up and alive, there are plenty of people roaming the streets, eating and drinking. Although I do advise to explore the nights with a group of people, unfortunately I didn’t get the greatest vibe working alone at night. If you ever feel unsafe in a certain area you can call 112, this allows you to contact any local police or hospital without having any reception or credit on your phone. A truly remarkable service that is provided throughout all of Europe.

The last thing I recommend is to always keep a bottleof water with you. This allows you to fill your bottle wherever you see a fountain. Now this may be a touch of a random tip, but I am one that gets very shitty when I get dehydrated. I bought tickets for the Louvre; I loved the experience yet I got so dehydrated I nearly left early. If you want to see the Louvre, I suggest setting at least 5 hours aside and tobring a drink bottle in, it’s allowed!

 

A must try food experience is macarons. There are so little and delicate, yet full of amazing different flavours. The best place to get macarons is Laduree. It is also located in such a central place, it’s a cannot missed experience.

https://www.laduree.fr/le-macaron-laduree-paris.html 

Language Basics:

• Hello – Bonjour
• Thank you – Merci
• You’re welcome – De rien
• Yes – Oui
• No – Non
• Excuse me – Excusez-moi
• Pardon me – Pardon
• Do you speak English? – Parlez-vous anglais?
• Where is the bathroom? – Où sont les

Blog Post 2

For my research report I was planning on exploring the advantages of drone painting. In the year 2013 the first drone was created and able for the public to use and buy, but to further understand the use of drones we have to go back a few more years. Drones were created by the U.S military to gain advantages over their rival without risking the life of a single solider. Although drones were created for military reasons, drones are now used by nearly anyone for any reasons. Some people use drones to provide a wonderful vantage point for capturing breathtaking aerial video footage or even used to film a game of any sport. The possibilities are endless when it comes to drones, but I want to know how far a drone can be pushed for artistic reasons.

 

There is currently a company over in America called Apellix that are designing/engineering the very first painting drone. Now this drone is meant to be used on large-scale items such as; skyscrapers, bridges, tanks and any other large-scale jobs that can endanger a worker. But what if we can program this drone to do more?

 

The Worker Bee drone can be connected to a mobile base station via an umbilical cord on the ground. The drone has a spray wand to paint walls, while the base station houses the paint reservoir, air compressor and power source whilst reaching up to three stories high. Flying while administering paint presents unusual technical challenges as it could affect the layer of paint sprayed. Yet Apellix tinkered with the size of the drone’s spray wand and propeller blades along with the distance it should keep from the walls. This allows the drone to have an even layer of paint on the wall.

 

Although that is the plan, there are several software issues faced by this company. The software and data are meant to pick up sensors such as such as accelerometers, barometers and GPS to help the drone compensate for wind when spraying as it can move the drone around quite a bit. Yet the software has failed to do this.

 

If I were to create a digital artefact I would want to create a series of works on canvas made by drone painting. Although Apellix have created a drone that can paint houses, I would use a drone to create a series of works that could possibly reach out to the public. Some works can be simple yet creative, other works could even be inspired by certain landscape or people. Yet it’s a work that could be creative with an audience.

 

Although I loved this idea, it’s not as easy to do as I thought. It wouldn’t be possible for me to get my hands on a drone that can do a series paintings. I wanted to create works in public areas and film people’s reactions to the painting drone. The aim of filming this in a public area is to get the audience involved with the work. Some people may just walk along, some people may stop and ask question about the work or the drone. If I capture this on camera I could upload sections onto an instagram page. Some uploads on the instagram page could be the work being made by the drone yet just fast-forwarded, as short clips engage the viewer better then longer clips. I could even film people interacting with the drone; the limit is endless with this work.

 

This digital artefact could have really developed into something beautiful and really engaging yet the limit of not having a drone that can paint restricts my work. This is something I would talk about in my presentation. I need to find a new way around this, I’m just not sure how.

 

I was thinking of doing a research report on this painting drone, whether it is the way of the future for certain businesses. If this is the case, how far can be push a drone? Can drones deliver food across the nation, or can it deliver a series of goods for people in need? This is something I’m willing to look into for my research report.

Drone Painting

Drone painting; is it the new art form of the future?

In the year 2013 the first drone was created and able for the public to use and buy, but to further understand the use of drones we have to go back a few more years. Drones were created by the U.S military to gain advantages over their rival without risking the life of a single solider. Although drones were created for military reasons, drones are now used by nearly anyone for any reasons. Some people use drones to provide a wonderful vantage point for capturing breathtaking aerial video footage or even used to film a game of any sport. The possibilities are endless when it comes to drones, but how far can we push it?

Currently drones are hyped for delivery, entertainment and racing but now there is a company that plans to release a drone that can paint the inside of your house. This emerging field is gaining traction and showing how drones can potentially reduce death in any dangerous occupations. The team Apellix that engineered this painting drone has come up with a group of drones designed to work on painting skyscrapers, bridges, tanks and any other large-scale jobs that endanger a worker. This painting drone will be known as the Worker Bee.

The Worker Bee drone can be connected to a mobile base station via an umbilical cord on the ground. The drone has a spray wand to paint walls, while the base station houses the paint reservoir, air compressor and power source whilst reaching up to three stories high. Flying while administering paint presents unusual technical challenges as it could affect the layer of paint sprayed. Yet Apellix tinkered with the size of the drone’s spray wand and propeller blades along with the distance it should keep from the walls. This allows the drone to have an even layer of paint on the wall.

Another issues faces by Apellix are the software behind the drone. The software and data pick up sensors such as accelerometers, barometers and GPS to help the drone compensate for wind when spraying as it can move the drone around quite a bit.

If I were to create a digital artefact I would want to create a series of works on canvas made by drone painting. Although Apellix have created a drone that can paint houses, I would use a drone to create a series of works that could possibly reach out to the public. Some works can be simple yet creative, other works could even be inspired by certain landscape or people. Yet it’s a work that could be creative with an audience.

I could create an instagram account and ask the public what they would want to see. This could include the colours used or a viewer could suggest a location or actor that has inspired them.

Another element that would compliment the work is filming the work being created. I could go to a public area within Wollongong or Sydney. All I have to do is create the software for the drone. This will allow the drone to move in certain ways with the paint creating a completely random work. The aim of filming this in a public area is to get the audience involved with the work. Some people may just walk along, some people may stop and ask question about the work or the drone. If I capture this on camera I could upload sections onto an instagram page.

Some uploads on the instagram page could be the work being made by the drone yet just fast-forwarded, as short clips engage the viewer better then longer clips. I could even film people interacting with the drone; the limit is endless with this work.

Although drone painting is the way of the future for certain business, why should it stop right there? We have this amazing technology in our hands, why waste it all on certain business that can paint buildings or bridges when we can use drone painting to create something beautiful or even something interactive. I know if I was walking to work or uni and saw a drone creating an artwork it would make my day. I want to branch out the Worker Bee for something new and creative. Even though the logic behind the Worker Bee by Apellix is incredible, how far can we push this little drone?

References:

Stone, Z. (2018). Bye, Bye Brushstrokes — Drones Are the Future of Painting. [online] OZY. Available at: https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/put-down-your-brush-drones-are-the-future-of-painting/79198 [Accessed 21 Mar. 2018].

Inside Unmanned Systems. (2018). Air Brushed: New Drones Make Painting Easier – Inside Unmanned Systems. [online] Available at: http://insideunmannedsystems.com/air-brushed-new-drones-make-painting-easier/ [Accessed 21 Mar. 2018].