Assignment #2 Prewriting

Okay, for this assignment, I really do need to prewrite. Last time, I knew what I was doing before I knew it. This time, I only have a vague idea.

Here's what I know:

1. I want to go in the opposite direction I went last time; I want to write a visually interactive piece, not a text-based one.
2. I want to create a Flash piece (Using Adobe Flash CS4).
3. I want to input my own original graphics, sounds, and music.

I have thought about making an interactive flash movie, something distinctively plot-based. I also considered creating a flash-based application. More specifically, a playable graphic guitar. This is the route I think I will take, as long as Dr. Chandler approves. I would record the sounds produced on each fret of a portion of the guitar's neck, hopefully doing each one in several different tones. Then, I could also add a window for guitar tabs to provide the user with a resource for making music with the application. This device itself would function like a flash soundboard.

I need to be sure that I have the appropriate tools to attempt this project, and I also need to look up some tutorials as well.

The other possible problem is that only one note can be hit at one time. To rectify this, I will try to program a keyboard interface that will allow the user to strike multiple notes at the same time.

I would also like to, if there is enough time, create a keyboard version as well.

As far as movement goes, strings will vibrate, and keys will push. As far as a literary reading goes, I'm not sure what to do about that. My creation would have a definite, seamless sense of thematic visually; I don't know if that's enough though. This is simply the thought I've been playing with most, and if it doesn't work for the assignment then I'll figure something else out.