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Content Analysis Summary Content analysis is a process that is defined in different way by different analysts. All definitions include similarities of requiring a detailed systematic approach in order to interpret media information in a useful way. The process of obtaining useful information is detailed and very specific in order to obtain useful data. TheContinue reading “Content Analysis”

Reading Summary Chapter 3 discussed the question of “How do we identify with characters?” Smith explained that there are many different techniques such as camera angles and characters that make the spectator feel as if they shared the same experiences or as if they were the characters onscreen. For example, the chapter discussed spatial attachmentContinue reading “How do we identify with characters”

In this chapter, Smith argues that every detail in film is done purposefully and is crafted specifically to relay a message. Details that may seem arbitrary such as shirt color, lighting, and even the chance occurrences are chosen to symbolize a deeper meaning. Smith also makes the point that the production of movies and T.V.Continue reading ““It’s just a movie””

Reading Summary While we perceive most aspects of media such as film and television to reflect the real world in great depth, there are actually many parts of it that fail to capture the realism of life. Smith brings to light two forms of realism originally introduced by John Caughie as the “dramatic look” andContinue reading “What is realism, really?”

Greg Smith (2010) CH 3 “How do we identify with characters?” in What Media Classes Really Want to Discuss. London: Routledge.

Reading Summary Glenn Sparks poses the question, “how would one ever go about discovering the effects of media content?” She states that it is through three scientific approaches, content analysis, surveys, and experiments. Content analysis are rigorous analysis of the media content, but do not allow someone to understand the effects. Content analysis allow forContinue reading “Blog Post #2 for Monday’s reading on January 27, 2020”

Reading Summary This chapter focuses on the importance of media creators to create identifiable characters. Not only does this make the program more enjoyable for a viewer, but creates a deeper and more invested story by bringing characters to life. These identification processes are essential to placing spectators in the shoes of the characters, asContinue reading “How Do We Identify With Characters?”

In this reading, Smith examines the effects of different choices to represent actions in the media we consume. For example, using the “documentary” look, directors can make the actions in their movies appear more spontaneous and as if it could really happen. For an audience to enjoy and perhaps identify themselves within the protagonist, theContinue reading ““What is Realism Really?”

Make sure everyone is on WordPress If you get a check or check minus, you can edit and resubmit your post with the changes for a bump up, the changes must be substantial and you have to send your previous post as well. Smith Ch 2

Reading Summary: In “It’s just a movie,” Smith discusses the importance of analyzing film and television in response to questions from students in his introductory media class. Smith begins by acknowledging that many people are tempted to compare films to everyday life. In doing so, they often associate little things in movies to be randomContinue reading “Blog Post #1”