This
article discuss the future of interactive media and reality television,
Interactive media is defined as “the integration of digital media including
combinations of electronic text, graphics, moving images, and sound, into a
structured digital computerized environment that allows people to interact with
the data for appropriate purposes.
Based on the success of shows such as American Idol, Survivor, The Bachelor, and The Real World, and their use of interactive media to enhance
viewership, we can expect to see increased usage in the future. Technology is constantly improving, providing
networks with new opportunities to apply interactive media within their shows.
Some field experts, such as Jason Gould, who “headed up an interactive media
firm” in the early 1990s and “was a pioneering force in helping broadcasting
tap its digital potential”, believe that “digital outfits have to see the
future of interactive media to entice local-media partners”. I think there no
reason to believe that we will see a decline of interactive media within the
entertainment industry it may well change its shape and form from fixed to
mobile limited media to rich media limited interaction to real time
interaction.
The best
example i think of how interactive media has change the climate of today's
television, is by taking a closer look at all the reality tv shows out right
now. There seems to be
reality shows on everything that you could think of. Anything that seems like
it is interesting has been turned into a reality
show. Millions of people
tune in to watch reality shows to see what will happen on that episode.
One
of the most appealing parts of reality shows is that anyone could star in a
reality show. Reality shows choose stars that are normal viewers that star in
these shows. This makes reality shows even more appealing to the public, making
them realize that you don't have to come from a wealthy family to become a star.
It almost gives hope to a viewer that they, too, can become the next big
celebrity. During many of the shows the viewers can interact with Almost every network on television have some
kind of reality tv show on it, Many factors can be
drawn in to why reality tv has been so successful, but undoubtedly one of the
most important is the interactive media culture.
One of the
key elements in the success to all these reality tv shows is the connection
that viewers have with the talent on the shows through social media, reality tv
trivia games, and also on the singing shows like The Voice and Americal Idol
the viewers can text message there vote for their favorite contestant.
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Reality shows are the best it keeps individuals in tune with whats going on around with new technology and products around them. and also reality shows have and can make people famous from doing what they have a passion for or for something unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteit is amazing how many people have become famous off these types of shows. People love to make fun of this type of television and slam it for being irrelevant but if there wasn't a market for it, then it wouldn't exist.
ReplyDeleteThis was a real good blog, lots of information, with many interesting points. Reality TV shows are constantly and reaching a larger audience, innovations in the viewer experience seems very likely.
ReplyDeleteInteractive media is definitely on the growth especially with television. Viewers having the opportunity to vote and choose on TV shows makes them feel like they are a part of the show. This is why it becomes "interactive" because technology has enabled people not just to be viewers, but fans that can dictate the course of the program. Reality shows are also becoming a huge trend due to the fact that it seems as if your everyday person can be chosen for one. It gives them a chance to compete in challenges for money, prizes, or even just bragging rights. Interactive media and reality television will only continue to evolve along with technology as we move deeper into the 21st century.
ReplyDeleteGood post, I wonder where interactive media and reality television will go from here.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the most intriguing part of reality television is that is shows the humanistic side of society that often scripted media cannot portray, The form of media brings viewers closer to the cast, which increases support. In the case of interactive media, it allows viewers to become even closer to the show, with channels such as MTV offering extra footage and also more leverage in the viewing experience, which in the end helps their shows thrive. I can only guess that interactive media will become more innovative as time progresses.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one way to get people more involved into these kinds of shows because when I know when I used to watch these kinds of shows it was very hard to interact with the show due to phone charges etc. Now that they are more interactive it will keep people a lot more intrigued because it will make people feel like they are actually doing something.
ReplyDeleteInteresting read, I am curious to see how reality TV will evolve over the next decade to stay relevant.
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