nature of magazines
A report into the nature of magazines programmes for this morning Brief introduction Magazine programmes are basically programmes that discuss - -gossip -celebrities chat show -special cook show downs -fashion gossip There main purpose of these is to entertain audiences and fill then in with the latest gossip. One famous magazine programmes is listed below * Pebble Mill at One was a British afternoon talk show broadcast on BBC1 from the Pebble Mill studios of BBC Birmingham. It ran from 1973 to 1986 A television program that presents a variety of topics, usually on current events, in a format that often includes interviews and commentary. The programme aired on ITV 1 Ofcom keep their eye on all these types of programmes. The presenters for my show are Fern Britton and Philip Schofield Transmission The programme starts at 10.30-12.30 and roughly lasts about 2 hours however with commercial breaks this may differ cutting off about 20 minutes of the show. The programme runs through Monday to Friday I think the timing is not shown over the weekend as most children are at school and its main aim is for adults. The programme is recorded live within a studio. The news is in the middle of the programme about 10.50 which is around about the same time that they also show the weather. News headlines are at 11.50 Viewing audience The viewing audience would be adults of any
An analysis of the popularity of a television gameshow.
An analysis of the popularity of a television game show The game shows are a very popular genre of TV, millions of viewers tuning in every day. Some are developed for laughs, while others are played for prizes or large sums of money. Public familiarity, their 'easy watching' factor, strikingly high stakes and built up interest in the shows leads to high viewing numbers. What makes them different from other shows is the way that it allows the viewer to take part to a certain extent and in many game shows they can test their own knowledge, rather than just sit and watch. The game show that I will be concentrating on is 'The weakest Link', the quick-fire general knowledge quiz. This show has taken the world by storm 5 days a week and is known best for its fast-witted and 'rude' host Anne Robinson. I am going to write about why this show appeals to the television viewers, and how the show creates tension and excitement. Firstly, rather than being an immediate attention grabber the program title sequence has a meaning. It is a proverb: 'the weakest link' which gives an insight to the show. It is identifiable and new viewers would find this intriguing and feel like watching on to see what the show is all about. The show is famous for its host Anne Robinson. She appeals to the audience with her unique attitude and her snobby and humiliating comments toward the contestants. She
Eastenders critical review.
Eastenders is one of Britain's most loved soaps, with over 47million viewers. Eastenders is aired four times a week and repeated on Sunday. It is a prime time TV shown at 19:30/20:00. Eastenders has been shown on BBC for over 17 years, yet still remains more popular than ever, how does it keep its appeal? The characters in Eastenders are from all types of backgrounds, races, age and gender, so there is at least one person that the audience can relate to. The show is aimed at a wide audience, as it is shown on weekday evenings; it is however aimed mainly at females. As the show is aimed mainly at women, they have a strong presence. This is shown through characters such as Pat, Peggy & Mo Slater, who are dominant females. Other characters such as Javine use their sexuality for power and to get what they want. The show also offers a few stereotypical characters, for example Phil Mitchell, a 'hard man' who gets what he wants, when he wants. There is also Little Mo, who is a stereotypical 'house wife' she is happy to sit at home and cook, while Billy goes off to work. The audience can easily relate to the characters as they tackle 'real-life' issues such as rape, alcoholism, drugs, marriage, divorce and pregnancy. Eastenders tackles both social and emotional issues effectively, offering viewers with similar problems a solution. This is shown particularly when Little
TV - Lost. In the Previously on Lost section of Episode 21, light is used very sophisticatedly to create moods. Natural light is what is seen on the beach,
Milandra McGrath 10v 28th September 06 Media: En3 Episode 21 cleverly titled: ?, definitely left anyone who watched it with many unanswered questions On the 22nd September 2004, a global phenomenon struck America - Lost. Observing the success of the programme, forty four other countries soon followed the Lost trend. The cult circled the planet, influencing everywhere from the UK, Australia, Poland and Israel. A quick synopsis for anyone (isolated enough to be) unfamiliar with Lost: Forty-eight survivors of a near-fatal plane crash must learn to fend for themselves and solve the mysteries and unusual occurrences on a deserted island. As an avid fan, I must admit that I have never failed to tune my television in to watch the weekly instalments of LOST. Each episode bombards me with talented actors, brilliant camera techniques and breathtaking scenery. Season 2: Episode 21: ?, did not fail to meet my high expectations either. Tension was built up from the moment Lost crashed onto our screens with its intriguing advertising, gaining viewers' attention before the first episode had even aired and audiences were not disappointed. As the series developed each episode commenced with the usual 'Previously on Lost'. I am reminded of the unbelievable, unanswered and unfinished events from the previous
BB: The Ultimate Lab experiment
The Ultimate Lab experiment 2 participants locked in a lab for 13 weeks, being set nerve-testing challenges, having their food supply limited, not being aloud to sleep, leading to physical violence verbal abuse and sex. If this was conducted under the front of a psychology experiment uproar would occur concerning its ethical issues, however under the front of a television game show these ethical and moral issues don't arise. Surely it is just as psychologically damaging to its participants as a lab experiment even with its glamorized appearance and hefty prize money? Ethics are vital when planning and conducted a lab experiment. Every possible element has to be meticulously analysed to ensure its participants incur as limited psychological damage as possible. The British psychological society ethical guidelines and code of conduct are the regulations used by psychologists when conducting a psychological experiment. Many of these are broken in reality television programs however the worst offender is Big Brother, but because it is classed under the pretence of a reality television program it can bypass these rules to provide entertainment. Every experiment should always be considerate towards its participants, experimenters and if applicable an audience. The research shouldn't be offensive towards participants and shouldn't threaten a person's health well being or dignity.
How do the Simpsons set about achieving their purposes?
How do the Simpsons set about achieving their purposes? The Simpsons creators achieve the Simpsons' multiple purposes using multiple techniques. The Purposes of the Simpsons was to make money, entertain, and provide a basis of merchandising and to put forward a moral message to the viewers. The Simpsons achieves its purpose of making money by attracting the viewer that requires good quality entertaining. The Simpsons makes good use of highly popular comic techniques that makes people watch the show. The uses of satire/parodies, for example send up celebrities and how they make fun of themselves such as The Smashing Pumpkins in "Homerbalooza," how they are all glum and suddenly realize they have fast cars and loads of money and they run off screaming with joy and teenage happiness. The Simpsons also make good use of sarcasm and irony, such as Krusty the Clown (Hershel Krustofski) who hates kids and is the son of a Rabbi as an example of irony and Reverend Lovejoy uses masses of sarcasm; even his name is sarcastic and ironic. Lovejoy has the impression that says the person loves joy, when clearly he is a gloomy, and unenthusiastic towards his work. He tells parishioners who seek guidance to refer to the bible at which point they ask any particular passage and receive the reply "it's all good." Stereotype is used recurrently in The Simpsons; Groundskeeper Willie, Apu
To compare the television viewing habits of 50 people
Maths Coursework Aim: To compare the television viewing habits of 50 people in order to find out the average amount of television sets in a household, which is the most popular digital service available, the average amount of television watched in a day, the most popular type of program, the most popular channel, the most popular soap opera on television and which other media sources are used most often. Background Knowledge: The chief developer and inventor of the first mechanical television was John Logie Baird. He first demonstrated it to 50 scientists in his attic workshop on 26th January 1926 and by 1927 he had sent a broadcast 438 miles from London to Glasgow. The electronic television was being simultaneously developed by both Baird and Guillermo Marconi, and a trial in 1935 proved Marconi's all electronic television to work on a higher level so Baird's was dropped. Baird is still remembered as the father of television though as he was the first to display it in public, on a big screen, in colour and with stereo sound. He was also the first person to broadcast a live transmission of the Epsom Derby in 1931. The first regular high definition television broadcast was from the BBC and began on November 2nd 1936, filmed in Alexandra Palace, North London. There are now 1000's of broadcasting companies and manufacturers worldwide and hundreds of millions of television sets.
Discuss how the film-maker, Christopher Morris, of Janis Joplin: Southern Discomfort has encouraged viewer response towards the subject of Janis Joplin through the version of reality that he has constructed.
Discuss how the film-maker, Christopher Morris, of Janis Joplin: Southern Discomfort has encouraged viewer response towards the subject of Janis Joplin through the version of reality that he has constructed. In your discussion examine how the various methods of construction have been used to present details about Janis' life to elicit particular responses from the viewer. Christopher Morris presents in Janis Joplin: Southern Discomfort the perfect icon for stardom in the late sixties; Janis Joplin fits no standard of beauty yet conveys a raw sensuality with her incredible wall-of-sound vocals. She was the first female superstar of rock, breaking into the boys club and out of the domineering good-girl femineity of post-war America. She set the stereotypical blues mama image, which no white woman had done before. Her tough blues-mama image only barely covered her vulnerability as she created many images for herself, as coats of armour to shield her low-self esteem. Morris characteristically highlights versions of Janis's life and issues within it to elicit particular responses towards her, through the use of visual and audio effects. Morris encourages viewers to see Janis' ambitious spirit and success put under the pressures of being a woman in the high expectations of the music industry and society. Janis is made obvious that she was no glamour queen yet stole the hearts
TV Violence and Kids What has the world come to these days? It often seems like everywhere one looks
TV Violence and Kids What has the world come to these days? It often seems like everywhere one looks, violence rears its ugly head. We see it in the streets, back alleys, school, and even at home. The last of these is a major source of violence. In many peoples' living rooms there sits an outlet for violence that often goes unnoticed. It is the television, and the children who view it are often pulled into its realistic world of violence scenes with sometimes devastating results. Much research has gone into showing why children are so mesmerized by this big glowing box and the action that takes place within it. Research shows that it is definitely a major source of violent behavior in children. The research proves time and time again that aggression and television viewing do go hand in hand. The truths about television violence and children have been shown. Some are trying to fight this problem. Others are ignoring it and hoping it will go away. Still others don't even seem to care. However, the facts are undeniable. The studies have been carried out and all the results point to one conclusion: Television violence causes children to be violent and the effects can be life-long. The information can't be ignored. Violent television viewing does affect children. The effects have been seen in a number of cases. In New York, a 16-year-old boy broke into a cellar. When the
is television good or bad??
Do you enjoy TV? When you hear the word TV, what do you think of? From MTV HITS to BBC NEWS 24, there is an amazing variety of channels that literally stretches from A to Z. for example; there is TROUBLE, LIVING TV for the teens to the DISNEY CHANNEL, JETIX for the kids and the NEWS for the adults. Almost everybody enjoys TV. It took a lot of people to develop the television to the stage it is at right now. The first person (as he claims) Charles Francis Jenkins invented a mechanical Television system called radio vision in June 14, 1923. Also around that period in 1929 Zworykin invented the cathode-ray tube called kinescope, a tube needed for TV transmission. In 1948 cable TV became a phenomenon. It is formally known as Community Antenna Television or CATV. It was born in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was started by John Walson and Margaret Walson. It was in June of 1956, that the television remote controller first entered the American home. The first T.V. remote called lazy bones was developed in 1950 by Zenith Electronics Corporation. Because of those people we can now watch TV that we do now. More recently, MTV has become a hit but I prefer VH1 as they get all the latest music that I enjoy. I adore watching SKY movies as they always have a good film on a Saturday night. But most of all I love watching the HORROR CHANNEL. My favourite film is Monster In