For our pitch we will be using a powerpoint presentation so that we can display and utilise our prototype. This will be accompanied by a presentation outlining the current and future audiences and market for WatchTogether, profitability and forcasted usage levels based on our business model. Our business model has been formulated based on current …
Category: Project Management
May 03
Ethics
We put in our ethics application to conduct our focus group research, however, unfortunately we did not get approval in time. However, if we were to go forward with the project and get funding then this is, of course, the first step we would take. The ethics application we submitted can be seen via the …
Apr 23
Why this project?
The digital revolution has transformed the traditional concept of “community”; through the introduction of Social Networking Sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, virtual communities have flourished. With individuals from around the globe able to connect through shared virtual experiences, the desire to further these experiences should no longer be considered unnecessary. The introduction of digital …
Apr 20
Challenges we encountered and how we resolved them
The problems that the team encountered during the project Coming from different majors makes it quite hard to accommodate meetings where everyone is available, what with our different schedules. Thus, at the beginning it took a little time to coordinate a meeting that enabled us to agree on the topic. Additionally, different backgrounds and skills …
Welcome to our blog!
Hey there! We are Group 5 of the COMP6217 The Science of Online Social Networks module. This blog will be used by us to post our progress in the research and development of WatchTogether, our idea for a new social networking tool. The group members are: Dulieu-Rayner Alexandra <adr1e17> Utama Setiawan <su2n17> Enache Emil-Aurelian <reae1g13> …
Mar 12
Introducing WatchTogether
WatchTogether provides a way for people who are far apart from each other to watch TV or films together. It is a tool that synchronises a video file over the internet, enabling users to enjoy the company of their friends in an “online cinema” type of setting. We think it will help those who enjoy …
