The Media Industry Flashcards

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What are the four traditional media sectors?

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  • Film
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Print publishing
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What is traditional media?

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Content distributed through well-established channels.

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How has film evolved over time?

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  • Technological advancements
  • Distribution has expanded from theatres to videotapes, DVDs, and streaming services.
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What are the Technological advancement in Film?

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  • Coloured Videos
  • Recorded Audio
  • 3D
  • CGI
  • Ultra HD
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What is a challenge facing the film industry?

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The rise of streaming has sparked concerns among film professionals about the potential decline of the cinema experience.

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What are some characteristics of television?

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  • Features shows filmed on location or in studios.
  • Shows are typically shorter than movies.
  • Releases content on a regular schedule.
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How has television evolved over time?

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  • Evolved from black and white to colour, then to satellite
  • Digital broadcasting offering diverse content and high definition quality.
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What is radio?

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Audio Based Form of content

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Examples of what Radio broadcasts?

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  • Music
  • Talk shows
  • Weather Updates
  • Sports through airwaves
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How has radio evolved?

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  • 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.
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What is print publishing?

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The oldest form of media

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Examples of Print Publishing?

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  • Books
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
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Who are Print produced by?

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  • Writers
  • Editors
  • Self-publishing authors
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How has print publishing evolved?

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  • ## Evolved with accessible home printers and large-scale high-definition color printing.
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How does Print evolve when it comes to adapting to challenges from digital technology?

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Publishers now offer digital content through websites, monthly subscriptions, and eBooks.

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What are Animators?

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Create animations for:
- TV
- Films
- Video Games

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In what stage of production do animators primarily work?

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Production

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What do content creators do?

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Produce digital content primarily for social media such as:
- Vlogs
- Podcasts
- Images

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What are the three stages of production that content creators work in?

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  • Pre-production - Research trends and develop ideas
  • Production - Create engaging content
  • Post-production - Handle editing, review, export, and uploading
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What do copywriters do?

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They write marketing and advertising texts for various media

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What do illustrators and graphic artists do?

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They create visual images for various media using computer software or traditional methods

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What do photographers do

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They capture images for clients and businesses

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What do scriptwriters do?

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They craft scripts for various media

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What do web designers do?

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They plan and design websites

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What are the common responsibilities of senior staff in media?
- Overseeing and managing projects - Managing others more than creative or technical tasks
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What is the role of a campaign manager?
Creates, coordinates, and runs marketing campaigns, often focusing on social media
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What does a campaign manager do during pre-production?
Collaborates with the marketing team and directors
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What are examples of what campaign managers do during pre-production?
- Budget goals and product launches - Researches trends - Generates ideas - Oversees content creation to boost engagement
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What are the responsibilities of a campaign manager during production?
- Delegates tasks to content creators and copywriters - Ensures alignment with business objectives
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What does a campaign manager do during post-production?
- Monitors campaign performance - Analyzes data - Makes necessary adjustments to optimize results
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What is the role of a creative director?
Leads a team to develop a vision for a brand
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What is an example of a team creative directors lead?
- Artists - Copywriters - Content Creators
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What are the responsibilities of a creative director during pre-production?
- Discusses brand identity, target audiences, and budget in meetings - Devises a strategy - Pitches ideas to senior staff - Delegates content creation to the production team
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What does a creative director do during production?
Monitors the progress of the production team
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What are the responsibilities of a creative director during post-production?
- Oversees, proofreads, and approves all materials for advertising and marketing - Ensures alignment with the brand's design goals
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What is the role of a director?
Oversees the filming and production of TV shows and films
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What are the responsibilities of a director during pre-production?
Plans by - Reading scripts - Electing actors - Researching locations - Outlining scene shots
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What does a director do during production?
- Guides camera operators, audio technicians, and actors - Coordinates the crew for successful recording
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What are the responsibilities of a director during post-production?
- Provides notes and guidance to video editors - Ensures the final product aligns with their vision
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What is the role of an editor?
Oversees written content for media businesses, including: - Print - Digital publishing
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What does an editor do during pre-production?
- Researches - Plans stories - Assigns projects to writers
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What are the responsibilities of an editor during production?
Allocates space for: - articles - Illustrations - Ads
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What does an editor do during post-production?
Proofreads, reviews, and edits content; approves the final product before publishing
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What is the role of a production manager?
Oversees media production, such as TV programs and films
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What does a production manager do during pre-production?
Creates: - Budgets - Cast call sheets - Timelines
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What are the responsibilities of a production manager during production?
Collaborates closely with production staff to provide support throughout the process
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What are the common responsibilities of a camera operator?
- Captures video for media products like TV shows, films, and social media. - Assembles and sets up equipment during production.
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What is the role of a games programmer or developer?
- Creates playable video games by writing code during production - They work in teams for larger projects or handle multiple tasks in indie studios
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