LFTVD - D83 Media Industries Flashcards
Why was Channel 4 introduced in 1982?
For greater diversity
What was Channel 4s original remit?
Buy programmes from independent producers. (It was a commissioning only organisation)
When was Channel 4 set up?
1982
How can the political demand for high quality and innovative television be seen?
In Ofcom regulations
What audiences do Channel 4 tend to address?
Niche
To deliver innovative programming, what risks does Channel 4 take?
Non-English language programming
How have audience views changed over the years?
Non-English language programmes are now culturally acceptable
How might scheduling be relevant to Hesmondhalgh and D83?
D83 did not really use stars, franchises, repeatable narratives etc but relied on scheduling to gain an audience
What is a showrunner?
An individual or small team, usually writer-producer, that put their personal stamp on a drama and gives it an authored quality
Which was the first big success globally in a non-English programme that used the showrunner production techniques?
The Killing
Who co-produced D83?
RTL (a German broadcaster) and Sundanese TV (an American cable and satellite channel)
Who founded Sundance TV?
Robert Redford
What is Sundance TVs remit?
Speciality TV and independent films
Who owns RTL?
Bettelsmann, a privately owned media conglomerate who also own UFA the production company
How was D83 funded?
Commercial funding by advertisers
What is free market capitalism?
An economic system where the free market delivers most goods and services as commodities (consumer pays for them)
What are the audience demands in a free market economy?
More choice and availability (cultural context)
What has been the impact of streaming on television services?
- Competition for audiences has lead to production companies needing to be more creative
- audience demand for immediacy means they have to allow for timeshift watching and on demand services
- accessibility means that programmes need to be available on tablets/phones etc
Why is tv watching no longer seen as a family activity?
Watching on individual devices and at a range of times means it is now an individualistic hobby
What is the impact of tv becoming more an individualist activity?
There are no longer mass audiences for most programmes
What is the classification of D83 according to BBFC?
12 (for our episode)
Livingston and Lunt studied Ofcom and defined the audience into two categories; what are they?
Citizens and Consumers
What is the citizen model of regulation?
Citizens have rights and require regulation to promote the public interest. (This is the traditional model but this is being attacked by globalisation)
What is the consumer model?
Consumers have needs and want choice. (This is linked to consumerism)
What is Ofcom for?
Ofcom is required in law (Communications Act 2003) to ensure all programmes shown in the UK fulfil certain codes. (D83 falls under this as it is C4. ST does not)
Give three areas Ofcom covers.
Protection of Under 18s, Harm and offence and Abuse
How has advertising changed for tv?
The ability to skip adverts has led to more emphasis being placed on sponsorship and product placement
Who scripted the programme?
Anna Winger an American novelist
Who produced D83?
Joerg Winger, a German producer, inspired by his experience of military service
