In my locative media project, I aimed to immerse the viewer in an experiential journey, blending perspectives and soundscapes to create an evocative narrative. I used a first-person perspective and as the video unfolds an auditory experience. The use of mirroring the footsteps and movement of the cameraman, or viewer since it is filmed in first person, connects the viewer intimately with the surroundings. I liked using the POV kind of video style because it allowed me to immerse the viewer. When I Transitioned from indoor to outdoor spaces, I added nature sounds to evoke a sense of contrast and serenity. One theme in all my projects I tried to add was nature. When I integrated nature sounds at specific locations, I sought to create an auditory bridge, linking the scenes seamlessly. The highlight of the presence and absence of human interactions within these landscapes added a deeper layer I tried to recreate from the examples shown to us in class. The shift from foreign chatter to serene discussions about the lake in the video aimed to emphasize the tranquility and beauty of the natural setting of Boulder. I left the viewer with a contemplative connection to the campus environment through the everyday journey of a student, or through the POV of my eyes.

In this project and throughout my journey through the course, the exploration of physical space holds immense relevance in my understanding of the contemporary media environment. Spatial design, both physical and conceptual, shapes how our media is consumed, produced, and experienced. We learned about the spatial dimensions of media and considered how physical spaces, such as environments or locations, influence our ability as media producers to storytell and engage the audience. Additionally, this course emphasized the digital and virtual spaces that media occupies, through not just video, but also through sound.

Understanding spatial dynamics in media is crucial in our world today. The evolution of digital spaces has expanded the reach and accessibility of content, altering audience behaviors and expectations. My locative media project specifically utilized space to immerse viewers, emphasizing the sensory and emotional connections between physical landscapes and storytelling. My production process with this video underscored contemporary media's ability to transcend traditional boundaries, and the utilization of space was used as a canvas to craft immersive and impactful narratives that resonate with audiences in multifaceted ways.