Dennis Media Coursework

1) What is the purpose of a music video? The purpose of a music video is to sell a product, usually being the song and includes things such as albums and concert tickets. 2) How has the digital age changed the production and distribution of music videos? In the past music videos were less popular as artists wanted people to buy their CDs rather than hear their song for free on TV but now producers are no longer against posting music online thanks to monetisation on platforms such as Youtube which make them money. 3)Which three major record labels are behind VEVO? What is VEVO and why was it created? Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Abu Dhabi Media. VEVO is a website made specifically for music videos and it was created to fight copy right issues and provide official content which they can monetise through ad revenue.   4)What are the key conventions of a music video?  Movement,Performance,Narrative and Intertextuality.  5)How can narrative be used in music ...

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  1) What does the article suggest regarding the traditional audience for foreign-language subtitled media? It suggests that traditionally foreign language media was only watched by a niche group of people who enjoyed intellectually challenging and complex media. These people were often seen as odd by others who didn’t understand the audience pleasures of the foreign language media.  2) What does Walter Iuzzolino suggest is the key appeal of his 'Walter Presents' shows? He suggests the key appeal of his show is the audience pleasure of escapism. This is because he claims that he helps find the best of the best foreign language media which are “monster hits in their country”. He claims the shows/movies he finds are so good it’s as though you’re visiting a different country every week.  3) The article makes an interesting claim for the popularity of subtitles in the multi-screen age. What does it suggest? It claims that subtitles are popular because they force us to focus o...