The Media Industry Flashcards
What are the four traditional media sectors?
- Film
- Television
- Radio
- Print publishing
What is traditional media?
Content distributed through well-established channels.
How has film evolved over time?
- Technological advancements
- Distribution has expanded from theatres to videotapes, DVDs, and streaming services.
What are the Technological advancement in Film?
- Coloured Videos
- Recorded Audio
- 3D
- CGI
- Ultra HD
What is a challenge facing the film industry?
The rise of streaming has sparked concerns among film professionals about the potential decline of the cinema experience.
What are some characteristics of television?
- Features shows filmed on location or in studios.
- Shows are typically shorter than movies.
- Releases content on a regular schedule.
How has television evolved over time?
Evolved from black and white to colour, then to satellite and digital broadcasting offering diverse content and high definition quality.
What is radio?
Audio Based Form of content
Examples of what Radio broadcasts?
- Music
- Talk shows
- Weather Updates
- Sports through airwaves
How has radio evolved?
- Adapted to digital technology, offering improved audio quality
- To stay relevant, radio stations have become multi-platform businesses producing video content, live recorded streams, and on-demand podcasts alongside traditional broadcasts.
What is print publishing?
The oldest form of media
Examples of Print Publishing?
- Books
- Newspapers
- Magazines
Who are Print produced by?
- Writers
- Editors
- Self-publishing authors
How has print publishing evolved?
- ## Evolved with accessible home printers and large-scale high-definition color printing.
How does Print evolve when it comes to adapting to challenges from digital technology?
Publishers now offer digital content through websites, monthly subscriptions, and eBooks.
