How to View a Television Show

How to View a Television Show : 

Presented by Kevin A Self-Proclaimed Television-Sports Fanatic How to View a Television Show

How to View a Television Show : 

How to View a Television Show Consider the impact watching television has on you personally. I tend to watch at least two hours of sports on tv each day. Other than picking up a remote and flipping to your favorite show in order to be entertained, there should be some critical thinking involved (at least some of the time!) Consider why some of your favorite television shows are your favorite.

Favorite Television Show : 

Favorite Television Show Type of show Actors Time slot Plot Writing I am hooked on watching sports because of the athletes. You might have your favorites based on…

Type of Show : 

Type of Show Sports Comedy Sitcoms (situational comedies) Soap operas

Type of Show : 

Type of Show Cooking Documentaries News

Type of Show : 

Type of Show Reality shows Shopping networks Animated or cartoon Music

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Consider how different shows are organized. How might a sitcom differ from a reality show? Or, think about how a soap opera hooks its viewers from week to week. News shows and documentaries might be more informative rather than primarily entertaining.

Actors : 

Actors Leading Hero or villain Character or stereotypical Comic relief

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Maybe it’s the popular actors who play interesting characters that make shows your favorites.

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Shows are scheduled into “time slots” for airing and the most popular times are considered “prime” because the most number of people are viewing.

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Some people say they like shows for the plot or the story….much like a good book. Often television shows have “cliffhanger” (a.k.a. “indeterminate”) endings so that viewers tune into the next show.

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There are hundreds of people involved in the writing part of TV shows!

Writing : 

Writing Authors Scriptwriters Freelance writers Journalists Advertising writers or copywriters Technical writers

Elements of a Television Show : 

Elements of a Television Show Camera Techniques: angles, focus, lighting, colour, sequence of film, point of view, camera movement Scenes: setting, sequence, sets, location, plot Sound: music, soundtrack, special effects Characters & Actors: dialogue, body language, interaction, wardrobe/costumes Marketing Whatever your reason for having a favorite TV show, you should know some of the basic elements of television shows….

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Most of those details are the same for television as they are for films. Television focuses a great deal on the marketing aspect….

Marketing : 

Marketing Content Type of products advertised during the show. Audience Who is viewing the ads? What are their ages? Gender? Socio-economic background? Interests? Techniques Graphics/logos Celebrity endorsements Humor Propaganda techniques People’s response Does the target audience purchase these products or connect to the company in a positive way?

Elements of a Television Show : 

Elements of a Television Show Camera Techniques Scenes Sound Characters & Actors Marketing Watching television never seemed so complicated! There’s a lot involved once you consider what all goes on behind the scenes. Let’s review….

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