A"Tour"for Flowers:Short Video Practice and the Production of Internet-famous Sites
While numerous studies have explored the influence of digital media on the emergence of Internet-famous sites,there remains ample room for research on the intricate interplay between technology and human behavior within this domain.Through field observations conducted at the Dounan flower market in Yunnan,this study unveils the multifaceted role of short video creators in facilitating connections and interactions among people,objects,and spaces.Specifically,it demonstrates how these creators transform physical flowers into virtual objects,thus catalyzing Dounan's rise to Internet fame and contributing to the construction of its cultural significance.The novelty and significance of examining the production of Internet-famous locations through the lens of objects lie in the transformative journey of physical entities from tangible items in physical space to symbolic representations in the digital realm.This process encapsulates the infusion of technical practitioners'cultural frameworks and emotional expressions into the nexus of human-place relationships.Such insights offer fresh perspectives on understanding the intricate dynamics among individuals,objects,technology,and information flow.By shedding light on these complex relationships,this study enriches people's comprehension of the evolving landscape of digital culture and its implications for contemporary society.
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