This weeks Tute Task is answer the following questions:
1. Where and when did usable online video start?
The first online video website was shareyourworld.com, created in 1997 by Chase Norlin. This information was found at: www.beet.tv/2007/07/first-video-sha.html
2. In the lecture we learnt about technological innovations that were used by the studios to lure audiences. (Mostly to combat the popularity of TV) What recent innovations are being used to lure is in the movies? What are they luring us from?
3D and Imax are two innovations that lure people to the movies, even though 3D has been around for 50 years or so. Other things luring us to the cinemas are celebrities, heavy viral advertising (the promotion for Blair Witch lured a heap of people to see it - some of which still think the film is real), and deluxe cinemas with reclining chairs and waiters. They are luring us from our homes, which now often have surround sound, and luring us from the internet. They need to convince us that going to the cinema would be the most satisfying way to view a film.
3. Are short films still being made? Why? Who pays for them to be made?
Yes short films are still being made, as you can see by the annual Tropfest competition. I think short films are good because they show a new filmmakers talent, as well as being more experimental in the portrayal of the meaning or story of the film. Often the filmmakers themselves fund the film to be made, as they are cheaper than full length films.
4. The term viral is thrown about adhoc but what does it mean in film/movie arena?
In the film arena, viral is when a film or video (usually through a social networking website) reaches a large number of people. It spreads like a virus.
In the film arena, viral is when a film or video (usually through a social networking website) reaches a large number of people. It spreads like a virus.
5. Online video distribution isn't limited to the short film format. We are now starting to see television styled shows made solely for internet release (webisodes). Find an example of this style of content and discuss how viewing television content in this way can positively and negatively effect the viewers experience.
My favourite webisodes are made by a guy called Fred. He's a six year old with no friends, and lives with his grandma while his mum is in rehab. He likes the 'neighbourhood squirrels' and the 'stray cat'. You can find the youtube.com account here: FRED. I like this because it's low budget, but it's hilarious at the same time. It negatively effects my viewing experience because it's usually just Fred on the show, there aren't many other characters that aren't animals. I think it positively effects my viewing experience because it's free to watch and they're short clips so it buffers really quickly!
That's my response to this weeks Tute Task, thanks for reading!
Emily
My favourite webisodes are made by a guy called Fred. He's a six year old with no friends, and lives with his grandma while his mum is in rehab. He likes the 'neighbourhood squirrels' and the 'stray cat'. You can find the youtube.com account here: FRED. I like this because it's low budget, but it's hilarious at the same time. It negatively effects my viewing experience because it's usually just Fred on the show, there aren't many other characters that aren't animals. I think it positively effects my viewing experience because it's free to watch and they're short clips so it buffers really quickly!
That's my response to this weeks Tute Task, thanks for reading!
Emily
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