A large business corporation that is comprised of a range of different parts or smaller businesses
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Congolomerate
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This is when a Media Company owns different businesses in the same chain of production and distribution.
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Horizontal integration
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This literally means ‘to work together’ and is where one form of media product ‘cross sells’ another form of media product to their mutual advantage of increasing sales/audiences.
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Convergence
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This means that there is a diversity of viewpoints available and consumed across and within the media industries and prevents any one media owner or voice having too much influence over public opinion and the political agenda.
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Plurality
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This is the process of how the media product gets to its audience after production
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Distribution
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This is when a sector of the media industry such as newspapers is dominated by one or a small number of large organisations.
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Monopoly
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This is where a media company tries to maximise its power and profit by combining elements of its business into a more concentrated and more effective model.
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Consolidation
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This is the process of a company expanding its media production in the same area of media. For example, one newspaper company buying another newspaper company. This can happen by internal expansion, merger or takeover and can lead to a monopoly.
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Synergy
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This is where two or more companies, usually of similar size, combine to form a larger single company.
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Merger
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This is where a larger company buys a smaller company
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Takeover
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This is the combination of different areas of the media coming together to maximise profit
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Monday, 30 September 2019
ACTIVITY 1 KEY TERMINOLOGY
Monday, 23 September 2019
Newspaper Analysis
Tabloid and broadsheet: A tabloid is usually a lot smaller in context compared to a broadsheet, covering more
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Single Camera Formats
Series: The Individual episodes of a series have self contained narratives meaning they have a defined ending. Many crime dramas are series. An example of this is Peaky Blinders.
Serial: The narrative of a serial runs over numerous episodes, with each episode usually finishing on a cliff-hanger making you want to see more. Soap operas are serials as are many of the recent hit US dramas. An example of this is Eastenders.
Single Drama: A one-off television drama which has its own self contained narrative. Made for TV films might be considered single dramas. An example of this is Don't Take my Baby.
Serial: The narrative of a serial runs over numerous episodes, with each episode usually finishing on a cliff-hanger making you want to see more. Soap operas are serials as are many of the recent hit US dramas. An example of this is Eastenders.
Single Drama: A one-off television drama which has its own self contained narrative. Made for TV films might be considered single dramas. An example of this is Don't Take my Baby.
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Task 1 Understanding "Single camera Production"
TASK
1
c) What is multi camera production:
Multi camera production uses more than one camera, but follows the same retrospect as single camera production.
d) How does multi-camera differ to single camera productions:
Multi camera allows for more cleaner and fluid shots, along with transitioning, because you use more than one camera. It’s also quicker to film and you can cover a larger amount of area due to more FOV.
e) List 3 examples of single camera shows/films (aim for different genres)
The Big Bang Theory
How I met Your Mother
Modern Family
f) What is the definition of genre? Why is this important for audiences?:
Genre is the way different pieces of literature such as art, music and film, are ordered and categorised to appeal to their fan bases. This is important for audiences so they can self-order their taste on what they like the most, and they know what to look for when for example shopping.
Series: The Individual episodes of a series have self contained narratives meaning they have a defined ending. Many crime dramas are series. An example of this is Peaky Blinders.
Serial: The narrative of a serial runs over numerous episodes, with each episode usually finishing on a cliff-hanger making you want to see more. Soap operas are serials as are many of the recent hit US dramas. An example of this is Eastenders.
Single Drama: A one-off television drama which has its own self contained narrative. Made for TV films might be considered single dramas. An example of this is Don't Take my Baby.
Understanding 'single camera
production'
a) Define
'single camera production':
A piece of media such as a music video or short film, shot by one camera. Most of the time they are quite low budget.
b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):
A piece of media such as a music video or short film, shot by one camera. Most of the time they are quite low budget.
b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):
Advantages
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Disadvantage
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c) What is multi camera production:
Multi camera production uses more than one camera, but follows the same retrospect as single camera production.
d) How does multi-camera differ to single camera productions:
Multi camera allows for more cleaner and fluid shots, along with transitioning, because you use more than one camera. It’s also quicker to film and you can cover a larger amount of area due to more FOV.
e) List 3 examples of single camera shows/films (aim for different genres)
The Big Bang Theory
How I met Your Mother
Modern Family
List 3 examples of multi-camera shows
(aim for different genres):
The Mary Tyler Moor Show
2 Broke Girls
Friends
The Mary Tyler Moor Show
2 Broke Girls
Friends
f) What is the definition of genre? Why is this important for audiences?:
Genre is the way different pieces of literature such as art, music and film, are ordered and categorised to appeal to their fan bases. This is important for audiences so they can self-order their taste on what they like the most, and they know what to look for when for example shopping.
Series: The Individual episodes of a series have self contained narratives meaning they have a defined ending. Many crime dramas are series. An example of this is Peaky Blinders.
Serial: The narrative of a serial runs over numerous episodes, with each episode usually finishing on a cliff-hanger making you want to see more. Soap operas are serials as are many of the recent hit US dramas. An example of this is Eastenders.
Single Drama: A one-off television drama which has its own self contained narrative. Made for TV films might be considered single dramas. An example of this is Don't Take my Baby.
History and background of LNWH
Summary of content and audience of Radio 4
Themes and subjects covered in LNWH
Structure and content of typical episodes ( interviews, feature pieces, discussion , phone-in , etc.)
Presenter ( age, gender.background,broadcasting history, comparison with previous presenters )
Use of spoken language ( mode of address, formal/informal, emotional language)
Use of audio codes ( music, sting , theme )
Opportunities for audience feedback
Any marketing /advertising of own program and other BBC content
Target audience of LNWH ( age,gender,class,interests,use of media etc.)
The previous elements should help you define and explain this
Late Night woman hour is a radio station played and published by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Radio 4 targets many ages, but more specifically, those above the Ange of 20-25. The radio station deals with a number of different daily dilemmas and conversational topics such as news, drama, comedy, science and history
Summary of content and audience of Radio 4
Themes and subjects covered in LNWH
Structure and content of typical episodes ( interviews, feature pieces, discussion , phone-in , etc.)
Presenter ( age, gender.background,broadcasting history, comparison with previous presenters )
Use of spoken language ( mode of address, formal/informal, emotional language)
Use of audio codes ( music, sting , theme )
Opportunities for audience feedback
Any marketing /advertising of own program and other BBC content
Target audience of LNWH ( age,gender,class,interests,use of media etc.)
The previous elements should help you define and explain this
Late Night woman hour is a radio station played and published by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Radio 4 targets many ages, but more specifically, those above the Ange of 20-25. The radio station deals with a number of different daily dilemmas and conversational topics such as news, drama, comedy, science and history
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