My presentation on the generation of my online identity,

1. Jesse Barber
“Generation of an Online Identity”
What do I need online?
Representation of an online ID accurate to its field/s,
Evidence/credits of professional experience and knowledge,
and a method of contact.
I consider myself a Film-maker, SFX artist, Actor and Music
enthusiast amongst other things.
My 5 Year plan involves more study and employment inside
a production company – my Identity should be flexible
enough to grow with this.
What do I want from being online?
From being online I wish to gain Experience, expand my
Knowledge and extend my professional Network.
Networking involves exhibition methods.

2. J. Barber - Circa 2011
● Hotmail – A rite of passage for any western teenager.
● RMIT Student Account – Identifying oneself as
a Student and Professional is important, so my RMIT
account is a cornerstone of my ID (Networking,
Experience & Knowledge)
● Deviant Art – Simply, a site for me to exhibit art
(Networking & Experience, SFX)
● ABC Pool – Previous Accountholder
(Knowledge/Mandatory education)
● Star Now – A Identity for my acting persona
(Experience, Networking, Acting)

3. J. Barber – 2.0
● Now
● Tumblr (Networking, Experience)
● Vimeo (Networking)
● ABC Pool (Networking, Experience)
● Twitter (Networking, Knowledge)
● Later
● Link'd in (Networking)
● Instagram (Networking)

4. The Puzzle
● The Identity of J.Barber online is represented particularly in 4 fields.
Whilst they may not all be 'professional', they all express
'professional interest'.
The Film-maker The SFX Artist The Actor The Writer/
Music Enthusiast
Tumblr - Tumblr - Vimeo Tumblr – Bassix,
'Professional 'Mass Fx' Lint &
Voodoo' StarNow Emphysema
Deviant Art
Vimeo Twitter
ABC Pool Beatport,
Soundcloud,
YouTube Dogs on Acid,
Noiseporn,

5. The Pieces

6. The Film-maker
● Whilst I use the word 'Film-maker' liberally – I can state that this is my
ultimate career aspiration.
● During the first Integrated Media course I set-up a student Wordpress. I
have ditched the Wordpress in favour of Tumblr – Id say my Tumblr is
where I centralise my movement from.
● A Vimeo Account was also established
which marks a important moment.
Currently my Vimeo's content isn't as
glossy as I'd like -
● I'd also class my ABC pool account
under the Film-maker category even
though media producer may be more
accurate.
● My YouTube would also be a film-maker focused network, however not for
exhibition purposes, simply for observation and possibly networking

7. “Vimeo”
Vimeo really has an emphasis of Quality over Quantity.
The community is mindful and often offers feedback. In
addition the feedback Ive seen, at absolute worst, could
be called constructive criticism. Community forums are
actively used.
● I'd recommend
Vimeo just due
to the sheer
amount of
professional
producers
using it. As
opposed to
Youtube which
is audience
driven,

8. The SFX artist
● My SFX identity has had the most, success. Officially starting
10months ago with Deviant Art. My SFX receives the most
attention, possibly since the main medium is photos which
only require seconds of attention as opposed to a 5minute
film.
● Deviant Art is a fantastic
network – Real feedback
is readily available in
addition to a artistic
community.
● My SFX blog really came
alive when I abolished
my Wordpress in favour
of Tumblr.
● An Instagram involvement will be established after my next
SFX tests – Another Photoheavy app should build networks.

9. “Tumblr”
● Being active, Online, for me is like exercise. I have to keep
practicing or ill lose my momentum. The more I exercise a
muscle, the stronger it becomes.
My online Identity is the muscle I have to tone.
● Tumblr has helped me do this. I daresay I enjoy blogging now.
4 Tumblrs often guilt me into staying up to date with my
focus'. This is my least passive membership -
● I tried Wordpress – which appears more formal in
appearance. I have received 8 times the feedback in a few
weeks of Tumblr than I did in 12months on Wordpress.

10. The Actor
● The Acting identity is under construction, without my
headshot, I can't really establish a professional an online
presence
● Still gathering Showreel work
● Draft showreel is on Vimeo and hold a Star-now account.

11. The Writer/Music Enthusiast
● More a recreational activity with professional potential.
● Tumblr's – Really more of a tool to guilt me into constant
practice writing (it works). In addition if I do get authorship
work in the future, I will be able see the back catalogue of
interests.
● If I do decide to go back into radio, my Music blog will make
great material
● Twitter – Passive user, observation primarily.
● Music Networks – Amazing resource full of creative
individuals who love feedback and often are will be willing to
collaborate. Have not taken full advantage of this – Semi-
passive use.

12. Music Networks
● Music Networks such as Beatport and Soundcloud are a
fantastic research method for both the music enthusiast
and Media-maker in me.
● Most of the producer on these networks are amateur
looking to become professional – like myself. Hence they
should be more open to collaboration than a professional
counterpart.
● These are not networks of foulmouthed 12yearolds
(Youtube) they are fuelled by a common passion.
● If go into radio again, I can post my Audio Showreels
here.

13. “Twitter”
● Twitter. Currently a new member, still
passive in use. I do not want to represent
myself on twitter until I have something to
tweet. And Until I can link it through to
some work I am satisfied with.
● Since it is a social network,
with Millions of active
users I often use it as a
RSS feed with a
character limit. I use it for
knowledge more than
networking – which is
where its real potential is.

14. ABC Pool and MyTribe
● My progression on ABC is less than impressive as a
passive user
● I've held 2 accounts for a few years and it's
pleasantly 'seasonal' – Its just waiting for a project
you can get excited about,
● However, I have been passive for the entire time.
● If I do start a project that requires media
collaboration, ABC pool would be the first source –
Simply because there are enough members to
gauge the popularity of the concept

15. Conclusion
● Currently I am satisfied with the
progression of my Online Identity, And the
next few steps in filling that online-void of
production presence. In the future I will
● Utilise Instagram and Linkd In,
● Produce and upload more content
● Actively use Twitter and Pool
● Adhere to regularity of Blogging
● Head shots and showreels