Project Description
I am working on a searchable relational database of feature films that I plan to make available as a tool for scholars and ordinary film buffs. I need help with various aspects of the programming for the database including (1) automating the film upload process to the extent possible; (2) continuing to upgrade the user interface; (3) developing new search options for users.
Goals
The project’s primary goal is to create a user-friendly, searchable, accurate database of films for film scholars, students, and film buffs to use. The basis of this is already in place, but there is a lot of room for expanding the types of search that are possible with it.
Constraints
The database is stored on AWS with the front end on a Bucknell server. Any and all projects done by the senior design team would have to be mindful of the potential costs of using the database once it goes “live” to the public.
Impact
The potential impact of a public-facing version of the Film-Search Engine is a terrific resource for film scholars and film lovers. For the research team, it will be an opportunity to work on a “real world” project that will live on long after the specific students graduate – they will be able to see it grow over the years AND show potential employers/graduate programs how they contributed to it.
Resources
I have all of the necessary software. Last year’s team did not need any additional resources.
Group Summary
Update an existing Film Search database with an automatic film upload process and a more interactive user intuitive interface.
Identified Pains
Legal issues – copyrights issues
Search options are not specific
Working on an existing project, learning what other groups already achieved and how they did
Proposed Problem Description
My Film Search Engine requires a lot of time and effort to upload films and the user interface is difficult to navigate. The possible search options for movies are also limited. Please develop novel solutions to these problems.
Proposed Goals
An aesthetically pleasing user interface
More search options
Contributors
Cole, Lucas, Jordan, Dunni
Preproposals
Group Pre-Proposals
Brainstorm/Summary
- Find a way to identify which films are being accessed on the site and which films that users would prefer to have on the site
- Identify different methods for searching (search for a specific actor)
- Having a source where users upload / keep the film data up to date could lead to a helpful community that works together to provide and utilize resources
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