Week 5: Bruns A

Produser A produser is the act of being both a producer and a user on the internet. A produser is someone who produces their own videos, blogs (new media products) and that contribute to aspects of the internet off their own back. They also use the internet to research information, shop and just browse the internet. Both of these aspects of being a produser are usually for pleasure and sometimes they are an aspect in their field of work. Examples of producing your own works are blogging, social networking and being a produser is a very popular thing at the moment as it allows people to discuss issues and opinions online in particular fields of interest that the user may have. It allows the user to have an aspect of free expression which is controlled mainly by them. It also enables them to create their own kind of culture which people can involve themselves in.

This can also relate to the idea of 'Open Architecture' as anyone can contribute into helping the internet to develop. The idea of 'Architecture' also implies that the internet may be a continuing construction. I personally think that the ideas of being a produser are going to do nothing but continue to develop along with the continual development of the internet. This however makes me wonder what can come next for the produser? Any ideas guys?