- LIVE BLOG -

This is a list of the ideas posted on the Facebook page, in order of popularity as defined by the number of 'Like' clicks each one got.

e.g. Coverage of the post-Lunch Strategy meetings.

This would be relatively limited during the main dig - limited to cleaning of small finds, preparation of samples for analysis off-site etc.A dedicated section of the Blog could be left for follow-up work, which would be filled in after the 3-day shoot was completed - Wessex conservation, Enviro' sampling, Dendro, C14 Dates, etc.

Beginners guide to:- Geophysics;- Trowelling Back;- Spotting ancient Field systems within a Landscape;

This might include:- Photos;- Laser Scans;- Commentaries of Small Finds;

Could be done quite easily in Google Earth. However, a Standalone plan (showing just the site and envrons rather than a very large area) would be better for security / Landowner privacy.

Update each Morning from the Guv'nor.... Explaining what we're aiming for that day and why we're doing what we're doing.

A masterclass from Matt/Tracey etc.

Possible guides might include:- Phil's favourite pubs;- Mick's best local archaeology;- Raksha's favourite community projects;- Helen's best finds in a local museum;- Kerry on Wheelbarrows?!;

This would not be confined to the 'regular' diggers but include our loyal band of local talent.

What does he mean when he barks out "Clean up your loose", "Keep your sections straight" or "I am going to turn the bike around"?

One of our long-serving soundmen, Steve Shearn, makes these superb, fully-panoramic, photographs that you can navigate around. An example is included in the link adjacent to this note.

Victor illustrates a key archaeological principle with one of his fab cartoons - a bit different from his usual drawings!

Could include a selection of his "trick-shots"....

Looking at plant, seed, flora and fauna from the trenches through our powerful microscope; commentary from environmental archaeologist.Scope for magnifying other things. Perhaps a "Can you guess what it is?" competition - Euww, it's Phil's nostril hair....

Bit like PlayerCam on Sky Sports, following one of the diggers through their trench.

Recipe supplied by our amazing caterers who manage to rustle up gourmet food, in a field, for 50 people.

A camera set-up for diggers/crew/director/Tim to go and make predictions, updates, personal thoughts about the site at any time.

Someone may come in with an interesting small find, lump of pottery, geophysics plot etc. and post a quick question to the viewers about it. The answer could then be revealed 10mins / a couple of hours / a day later.

Labels up Trenches, Finds, Strategy and Personnel Assignments.

This is the 'static' information that will be included on the front pages of the Blog, from the very start.

Obviously, this will have to be relatively coarse, for site integrity during the shoot. Detail will also be dependent upon Landowner's wishes.

Effectively, answering the "Why are we here?" question.Can be taken straight from the shoot's Project Design.

What are the fundamental questions which need to be answered in the 3 days. Any secondary goals?Can be taken straight from the Project Design.

Links to other Sources of Info:- Local Museums;- Publsihed Articles/Books;- Local H.E.R.- A list of comparative sites;

This could be an "Also Starring" list with a short 1/2 sentance biog of the people we've brought in as specialists on that particular shoot.

These are other content ideas that have been considered.

There could be a final part of the blog that is left open for items which require further post-ex work. This could be cleaning/conservation, C14 dates, Dendro work etc.

Possible software platforms for the blog and content.

The basic platform for the blog, which will have the front end information and allows for uploading of content such as video, photos and text. Can have links to the other content sites such as CoverIt Live, Mindomo, etc. and any webcam feeds.

A blogging platform designed for continual coverage of live events, has ability to accept photos, film and text, in a continuous, updating, scrollable window.

This could be used to set-up a 'road map' of the content, with links direct to the individual uploaded items. If you were to miss a large part of the dig, or came to it late-on, this may help to navigate through all the material - especially if the site has been particularly productive.

A blogging platform designed for continual coverage of live events, has ability to accept photos, film and text, in a continuous, updating window.