title: RenderRing

authors: Soo, Chin-En Keith

subjects: intuitive

abstract: Renderring is a musical platform for intuitive composition. It enables users’ interaction to provide opportunity for anyone to draw a unique circle and translates the drawing into a piece of melody. Users are able to set the composition variables before they start (Tempo, time signature and number of notes). The process involves two parts: First is a collection of user input by getting user to draw any unique circle in a provided space. Second is an interpretation using the program to decipher the drawing and identify point of intersections on the musical staff. After which, the program will produce a unique piece of melody with the user’s drawing. The user can then proceed with options of redoing or saving the melody.

Renderring aims to bring new experience to create melody with a vision to simplify complexity. Transferring oneself energy from one form to another by converting visual to sound. The process enables creativity and empowers everyone to express his or her hidden inner potentials by making straightforward music.

text: RenderRing Renderring is a musical platform for intuitive composition. It enables users’ interaction to provide opportunity for anyone to draw a unique circle and translates the drawing into a piece of melody. Users are able to set the composition variables before they start (Tempo, time signature and number of notes). The process involves two parts: First is a collection of user input by getting user to draw any unique circle in a provided space. Second is an interpretation using the program to decipher the drawing and identify point of intersections on the musical staff. After which, the program will produce a unique piece of melody with the user’s drawing. The user can then proceed with options of redoing or saving the melody.

Renderring aims to bring new experience to create melody with a vision to simplify complexity. Transferring oneself energy from one form to another by converting visual to sound. The process enables creativity and empowers everyone to express his or her hidden inner potentials by making straightforward music.

year: 2015

title: Effect of stearic acid treatment on the properties of aligned short hemp fibre mats and their potential use as reinforcement in polypropylene matrix composites

authors: Pickering, Kim L.

subjects: Science & Technology

abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of stearic acid vapour treatment on hemp fibre mats produced using dynamic sheet forming, and the potential use of these treated mats as reinforcement in polypropylene matrix composites. Stearic acid was successfully applied through vapour treatment, appearing to form a layer on fibre surfaces. It was found that the presence of stearic acid increased hydrophobicity and thermal stability of fibre mats. It was also found to increase thermal stability of polypropylene matrix composites as well as their strength.

text: Effect of stearic acid treatment on the properties of aligned short hemp fibre mats and their potential use as reinforcement in polypropylene matrix composites The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of stearic acid vapour treatment on hemp fibre mats produced using dynamic sheet forming, and the potential use of these treated mats as reinforcement in polypropylene matrix composites. Stearic acid was successfully applied through vapour treatment, appearing to form a layer on fibre surfaces. It was found that the presence of stearic acid increased hydrophobicity and thermal stability of fibre mats. It was also found to increase thermal stability of polypropylene matrix composites as well as their strength.

year: 2021

title: Help or hindrance? New Zealand audience perspectives on subtitled media

authors: Kirk, Victoria

abstract: This research presents a picture of audiences’ patterns of engagement with internationally subtitled media in Hamilton, New Zealand. Utilising an audience reception framework to investigate audiences’ interactions with, and evaluations of subtitled media, this research unites the disciplines of Audio Visual Translation and Screen and Media Studies in a specific locale, with an emphasis on the reception of audio visual translated media. Findings in this research also provide a discussion of the wider contexts of audience reception in New Zealand, by investigating local subtitled media in relation to media accessibility processes found in the distinctive cultural landscape of New Zealand. Ultimately, this research finds the situation in New Zealand regarding audiences and the reception of both local English and Māori language media, as well as international subtitled media, exhibits complex polarisations in both the local translation industry production and audience attitudes towards bilingual media. In contrast to this, is the proliferation of international media with subtitles, which is appreciated by Hamilton residents since it provides diverse, accessible, and enjoyable content through a variety of media platforms.

text: Help or hindrance? New Zealand audience perspectives on subtitled media This research presents a picture of audiences’ patterns of engagement with internationally subtitled media in Hamilton, New Zealand. Utilising an audience reception framework to investigate audiences’ interactions with, and evaluations of subtitled media, this research unites the disciplines of Audio Visual Translation and Screen and Media Studies in a specific locale, with an emphasis on the reception of audio visual translated media. Findings in this research also provide a discussion of the wider contexts of audience reception in New Zealand, by investigating local subtitled media in relation to media accessibility processes found in the distinctive cultural landscape of New Zealand. Ultimately, this research finds the situation in New Zealand regarding audiences and the reception of both local English and Māori language media, as well as international subtitled media, exhibits complex polarisations in both the local translation industry production and audience attitudes towards bilingual media. In contrast to this, is the proliferation of international media with subtitles, which is appreciated by Hamilton residents since it provides diverse, accessible, and enjoyable content through a variety of media platforms.

year: 2019