The final episode in a film production playlist looks at the way television has influenced and changed the film industry. The narrator contrasts broadcast and cable channels, scripted and non-scripted shows, streaming services and YouTube, and considers the importance of advertising and Nielson ratings among other influences.

Concepts

television, film, film making

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide a worksheet that lists the many terms mentioned, pause the video frequently, and permit viewers to record notes, ask questions, and clarify understanding
• Have class members research in greater depth topics mentioned in the overview of television production

Classroom Considerations

• The episode is an overview rather than an in-depth report of the many factors that influence television production

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The episode ends with a recap of the major points made in the video

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2