Characteristics of TV

A report presented by 10-SPJ Olivares

1. Introduction #aesthetic

2.  Amongst all the mass media today, television attracts the largest number of viewers. Its audience is greater in size than any of the other media audiences. This is because television is able to attract the audiences of all age groups, literate and illiterate and of all the strata of the society.

3. It is very powerful mass communication medium a

4. Fact time!

5. What is the longest running animated series on TV? A. Percy Jackson B. Felix the Cat C. Series of Unfortunate Events D. The Simpsons

6. television Characteristics as a medium of

7. Audio visual medium 1 sound i ncludes both visuals It’s a magic medium which allows us to watch the world from our drawing rooms. Characteristics

8. Helps to create vivid impressions in our minds which in turns to leads to emotional involvement The audio visual quality also makes television images more memorable. Characteristics

9. Domestic and intimate medium 2 It provides entertainment and information right inside our homes and has become an integral part of our everyday lives . The domestic nature of television makes it an intimate medium. This makes the viewers experience a sense of closeness to the anchors of a show or with the characters in a serial . The domestic nature of television makes it an intimate medium. This makes the viewers experience a sense of closeness to the anchors of a show or with the characters in a serial. Characteristics

10. 3 Live medium the live nature of television allows it to transmit visuals and information almost instantly . This capacity of the medium makes it ideal for transmitting live visuals of news and sports events . Television allows you to witness events which happen thousands of miles away. Characteristics

11. 4 mass medium Any one with a television receiver can access the information shown on television. This makes it an ideal medium to transmit messages to a large audience . this characteristic of television makes it an ideal instrument for transmitting social messages.  Television also has a very wide output, range and reach . Characteristics

12. 5 Transitory medium Due to the large output and lack of permanence, television programmes are not easy to be recorded by viewers . It may be practically impossible to record every programme which appears on your television. Transitory Adj. lasting only for a short time Characteristics

13. 6 Expensive medium television programme can never be made this easily . it requires lots of money, machinery and experienced people. Broadcast media in general and television in particular involves complex technology and organization.  Characteristics

14. Fact time!

15. What was invented in 1948, simultaneously in Oregon and Pennsylvania, by television store owners looking to sell more tv sets? A. DuMont B. Telstar C. Cable D. HBO

16. television radio vs Similarities and differences

17. SIMILARITIES

18. playing fields Both use electromagnetic air waves to transmit their signals Both capable to use satellites for beaming their signals to any part of the world very common for radio and TV to exploit sound and music effect similarities

19. station Presence of sound proof studios, availability of microphones, sitting arrangements and highly disciplined movement of staff across the stations similarities

20. Formats of production There is an indoor production of different programs news, talk shows, and dramas and on music and an outdoor arrangement to cover a range of programs including sporting events, meetings, seminars, interviews, road shows, documentations, features, etc similarities

21. DIFFERENCES

22. SCRIPT a radio news reader  has   to describe  the  whole  event through  words  and not to pause long DIFFERENCES News reading for TV newsreel is  punctuated with long  pauses when footage of some event is shown.

23. directions director of a TV program is more concerned about the  sets , color scheme of the  scene , lighting arrangement , positioningof  the microphone  and entry of talents at  various points of the program DIFFERENCES radio producer is always  concerned  about the presence of talent, studio and  the microphones . The voice quality  and  audio expressions are his  prime  concern along with the sound effects if they are  required  in a program.

24. insignia By watching a program on TV,  you  can always see  the broadcasting  station's  now  what station it is . insignia in some top corner and  know what station is DIFFERENCES It is not   possible on  radio unless an announcement to  this  effect is made

25. Tele text DIFFERENCES These days some TV channels also give in text form latest in the stock market, timings  of trains , flights and inter-city buses, weather reports and many other activities  through   tele-text services , or simply displaying details  pertaining  to all  these  activities in text form  somewhere on  the screen. These reports may  stay  on the screen longer or flash at regular intervals  of time .

26. News ticker You can easily mark a ticker, a scroll bar  atthe  bottom of the TV screen,  continuously   running during  what ever the  program  is  going   on ,  to  tell you latest routine news, and indeed about  the breaking  news DIFFERENCES

27. Other features that radio doesn’t have MATCH PROGRESS SLOW MOTION CLOCK ANNOUNCEMENTS DIFFERENCES

28. TV GENRES

29. TV GENRES Sports – programs featuring sports or sporting events Sitcom – aka situation comedy; an amusing TV series about fictional characters. Documentary – a TV program that documents real life events Soap – aka Soap Operas; a fictional drama about people’s daily lives Cartoon – a program that features animated characters Kids/Children – TV programs produced for children Drama – a fictional TV story featuring actors

30. News – a show that reports world events as they unfold Reality TV – a “fly on the wall” show or talent show, featuring real people Talk show – programs hosted by a TV personality (or host) featuring guests who talk about their lives DIY – TV programs showing people how to do repairs to their houses Charity – a “telethon” show which aims to raise funds for charity by persuading members of the public to phone in and donate money Animal or Wildlife – a program about wild animals or pets, often hosted by a well-known TV personality TV GENRES

31. DOs and DON’Ts Of a tv anchor

32. DO’s Relax Dress professionally Speak clearly Be authentic Stay focus

33. DOnts Read the script cold Yawn Get angry or curse Smile or laugh at inappropriate time Show bias

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