TCOM 204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Crowdsourcing, Transmedia Storytelling, Reality Television
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Reality tv hybrid genre-- real people followed in particular real life situation unscripted and unrehearsed follow events as they happen blurs fact fiction realism constructed + audience viewpoint is manipulated. Definition-- catch all category information and entertainment documentary and genre form of actual tv on screens. Docusoap observational documentary fly on the wall programming unscripted most realistic programming. Popularity contest in highly constructed experimental situation under 24-hour surveillance. Central to our culture has its origins in and is a reflection of society"s fixation with surveillance. Combine different media format to tell a story. Engine that drives the connection of fans is storytelling. Use their reality stardom to become media moguls for their own efforts to take on their own brands. Rise of participatory fan culture depends on digital interactivity and the greater access consumers can have to texts on the internet. Crowdsourcing provides more opportunities for fans to engage with these reality shows.