This document proposes changing the scope of a general search system to a video discovery site focused on theater topics. It would allow users to search for and discover videos, simultaneously watch and chat about them. Technical hurdles include integrating real-time videos from YouTube and assumptions about spelling "Theatre" vs "Theater". It provides an timeline with assignments for each member to work on front-end and back-end development of video playback, voting and chat features, as well as testing, with a presentation planned for the final week.

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Watch this.
Jessica Capp
Will Klibanow
Henry Netzer

2. Scope Change
From general searching system
To
Video Discovery site

3. Problem
• Abyss of YouTube
• Futility of general search
• Low user interaction

4. Use
• General search by theater topic
• Discover and suggest videos
• Simultaneous watch and chat

5. Demo
http://jnetz.dyndns-server.com

6. Hurdles
• Real-time videos
• YouTube API
• Assumptions…
– Theatre vs. Theater

7. Wall – Screen Algorithm
• Play videos at right time
• Account for video/user stats
• Remove unsuitable videos

8. Timeline
Week/Member Capp Klibanow Netzer
3/12 – 3/18 Front-end video Back-end video Video management
3/19 – 3/25 Front-end voting Back-end voting Voting
management
3/26 – 4/1 Front-end chat Back-end chat Chat management
4/2 – 4/8 Testing/Design Testing Testing
4/9 – 4/15 Present

9. screens
Questions?