Constructing representations: film and TV

Question 1

How do moving image media construct representations?

Answer 1

By the portrayal of people
Editing
Script
Design
Lighting
Camerawork
Sound
Ideas

Question 2

What is the effect of context?

Answer 2

The effect of context is the concept that where you watch the film or show influences your attitudes and ability to receive its messages.

Question 3

How does the cinema influence your attitudes and ability to receive messages?

Answer 3

You have made the effort to go to see the film so want it to be worthwhile.

Question 4

How does watching videos online influence your attitudes and ability to receive messages?

Answer 4

You may have received a clip that somebody else enjoyed, or you may have searched for a particular clip.

Question 5

How does watching a video, movie or show on your phone influence your attitudes and ability to receive messages?

Answer 5

You may watch a clip on the move, on a screen too small to show a lot of detail.

Question 6

How does watching a film or show on a TV at home influence your attitudes and ability to receive messages?

Answer 6

Whether or not you have chosen to see what is on TV, you are in a comfortable, private environment.

Question 7

How does watching a clip, movie or show at a public place influence your attitudes and ability to receive messages?

Answer 7

You cannot choose the content - it is playing automatically whether you want to see it or not.