Track: Xtra(ck)

Always nice to have a little Xtra fun! We admit it: we have a kick-ass program. But Øredev also arranges all the parts that let you enjoy, re-energize, even relax while you learn. It also makes for better, easier network building. This year again we boost the fun with a bonus activities track – the Xtra(ck) – running in parallel.

Wednesday

10:00-10:50

Gamification - the art of making fun that piece of reality wich is routine, boring or mundane.

How game and game mechanics can help you create a better user experience.

Christoffer Krämer

I teach, design games and write for hire. Teaching comes natural for me but games, game design and writing the fantastic is my passion. I design board games, card games and write material for role-playing games.

11:10-12:00

Information and Internet Activism

How the digital world changes our privacy, access to information and consumer culture. Through real-world practical examples, we will try to guide you to a set of best practices.

Aslak Ransby

Aslak Ransby is an advocate for the free and open internet. Founding member of the Danish digital rights think tank, Bitbureauet, and studying for his masters in Social and Cultural IT, at the IT University of Copenhagen.

Troels Møller

Troels Møller is an internet activist, with special interests in copyright, censorship, data retention and logging etc. Spokesperson for pro filesharing group Piratgruppen and co-founder of the internet thinktank Bitbureauet. Studying masters degree in sociology and law at Copenhagen University.

13:00-13:50

What a RepRap is and how hardware construction works with Open Source

A description of what a RepRap is (Selfassembly hobby 3D printer), and how it is constructed (using the open source drawings) with some purchased parts them self being Open Source.

Michael Möller

Michael Möller has been in computers about four decades. He's been in everything related to building and running software systems as Programmer, Principal Senior System Design Engineer, Project Manager, and Quality Assurance Manager, doing work in USA, England and Denmark. Currently employed in Miracle A/S, Denmark with database (Oracle) consultancy and education. For the last year Michael has been active in Labitat, a Hackerspace in Copenhagen, the inspiration and source of the RepRap session.

14:10-15:00

Using Technology to Create a Global Network of Filmmakers

Will is a young film maker who will be sharing his experiences of the film making process using remote collaboration. Guaranteed to be illuminating and insightful into how young people today are utilizing technology in order to enhance the creative process.

Will Jennings

Will is a young animator and film maker living in Malmo, Sweden. He specialises in creating LEGO stop motion animations, and live action mini feature films. From a very early age, his passion, and inspiration for animating and movie making was fuelled by the work of; Nick Park (Wallace and Gromit), Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds), and George Lucas (Star Wars). In 2008, Will became the youngest member of LEGO’s global ambassador program. Will is a student at Bladin’s International School in Malmo.

15:40-16:30

Photowalk: learning shooting techniques in Malmö

Come for a photowalk and explore Malmö through the viewfinder of your camera. You will learn to see with the eye of the photographer, use the rule of thirds, understand how light and color can be used effectively, and have a shared, fun experience.

Steven 'Doc' List

Steven List (generally known as “Doc”) is the National Agile Evangelist at Neudesic, with a career in software technology spanning three decades. Doc's long-term focus is on the core skills and strategies of management, leadership, team-building, and individual growth, and is an experienced presenter and public speaker, business and agile coach, trainer and workshop leader, and Open Space facilitator.

16:45-17:35

Basic beginner tips for better pictures

During one hour session you'll get different tips on how to take more interesting and appealing pictures. We start off by learning the basics of how a camera works and how we can use that knowledge to take better och different pictures. After that we'll go through basic tips about light, colors and perspective. Last but not least you'll try to use this new knowledge and take three different pictures and together we'll look at them and I will give some comments.

Majk Jakobsen

Majk is Director of Photography on several of Cinemantrix films and commercials including An Affair with Dolls and Another Pea, Another Day.Majk is one of Cinemantrix cinematographers. Majk graduated from Skurups Film School in Sweden in 2004 and has since worked as a cinematographer and first assistant cameraman.Majk has worked with everything from commercials, short films and music videos to television shows. One of the films where Majk was Director of Photography was "Peace Talk" which was the only Swedish film at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.