Introduction
When there's a camera and a crew filming, does this change how people behave? ACTIVITY Try this out with a group of friends. try to choose different types of people, for example, shy, outgoing, sporty, and see if you notice whether having a camera on someone amplifies their normal behaviour, for example, they become more outgoing. Try to film for more than a minute and see if your subject/s become less or more involved with the camera as the time is extended.
Answer the following questions
What are the ethical issues of having a camera following people around constantly? How can you overcome some of these?
What do you think the next generation of reality TV shows might be like? More or less violent? More or less invasive?
Do makers of a Reality TV shows have a responsibility to look after the contestants after the show?
You are designing your own Reality TV Programme
Create WRITTEN ANSWERS for the following:
Answering the following questions will ensure that you are fully organised.
Where will your show take place? - Provide as much detail as possible, include climate, terrain, physical features, structures etcetera.
What types of people will be on it? young, old, persons form alternative lifestyle groups
What will your show be called? How does the name match the experience you are creating?
During what time of day or night do you suggest this show to be broadcast? This will help determine your target audience. Create an audience profile.
What is the basic idea or storyline for your programme?
When there's a camera and a crew filming, does this change how people behave? ACTIVITY Try this out with a group of friends. try to choose different types of people, for example, shy, outgoing, sporty, and see if you notice whether having a camera on someone amplifies their normal behaviour, for example, they become more outgoing. Try to film for more than a minute and see if your subject/s become less or more involved with the camera as the time is extended.
Answer the following questions
What are the ethical issues of having a camera following people around constantly? How can you overcome some of these?
What do you think the next generation of reality TV shows might be like? More or less violent? More or less invasive?
Do makers of a Reality TV shows have a responsibility to look after the contestants after the show?
You are designing your own Reality TV Programme
Create WRITTEN ANSWERS for the following:
Answering the following questions will ensure that you are fully organised.
Where will your show take place? - Provide as much detail as possible, include climate, terrain, physical features, structures etcetera.
What types of people will be on it? young, old, persons form alternative lifestyle groups
What will your show be called? How does the name match the experience you are creating?
During what time of day or night do you suggest this show to be broadcast? This will help determine your target audience. Create an audience profile.
What is the basic idea or storyline for your programme?