Festival2012/Submit/Popcorn maker jam

Popcorn Maker Jam: Create an interactive video in three minutes flat

Jacob Caggiano (Mozilla Popcorn)

What will your session or activity allow people to make, learn or do?

We’re going to make Popcorn projects on the spot!

How do you see that working?

We’ll set up a media lab environment: Computers, headphones, internet, and power outlets for those who have their own machines.

My computer will be connected to a large monitor so passerbyers can see what I’m working on and be lured in to make something.

How will you deal with 5, 15, 50 participants

It depends on how much a/v equipment we have. If there is more demand than the amount of terminals available, I will still be able to talk to folks and encourage them to make a Popcorn project on their own. If that doesn’t satisfy them, I could take their mobile number and text them when a terminal is available.

How long within your session before someone else can teach this?

By watching me make something and having me on hand to answer questions, not very long at all.

What do you see as outcomes after the festival

More Popcorn users with better chops, a better understanding of the user experience for Mozilla, hopefully more contributors to the Popcorn ecosystem.