Jennifer Lipsmeier-Guy
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
UROP Fellowship: CCSFP, Macomb Community College
Research Mentor(s): Matthew Solomon, PhD
Research Mentor Institution/Department: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Department of Film, Television, and Media
Presentation Date: Wednesday, August 4th
Session: Session 1 (3pm-3:50pm EDT)
Breakout Room: Room 3
Presenter: 6
Abstract
“Méliès and the Modern World” uses the affordances of new media to support the creation of new knowledge about early filmmaker Georges Méliès, who pioneered special effects and story films during the late-nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries. Ten years in the making, two books about Méliès are now about to move into production. One is an English translation of Méliès’ biography written with firsthand knowledge by the subject’s granddaughter, the late Madeleine Malthête-Méliès. The other is a research monograph written by the research mentor which examines the material culture of Méliès’ multimedia career. We were tasked with supporting these publications, including compliance with the University of Michigan Press’s commitment to inclusive publishing which involves preparing alt text for readers who use assistive technology. In addition, we are now creating an interactive 3D model in Virtual Reality (VR) of Méliès’s studio, where he produced hundreds of films, and a dynamic multimedia map of key historical sites relating to Méliès’ life and career. This new, student-driven phase of the project seeks to give users a more immersive and engaging perspective relating to the content of both books with the goal of reaching wider audiences.
Authors: Rose Albayat, Jennifer Lipsmeier Guy
Research Method: Language Skills
