Era Of Convergence Research Articles

Camera Phantasma: Reframing virtual photographies in the age of AI

The recent advent of virtual photography and artificial intelligence (specifically AI photography and diffusion models), presents a major challenge to both photographers and photography theory. All our common-sense assumptions about the ontology of the image now seem to be falling apart. Are these interlopers really photography? Can we hear the final death knell for the erstwhile medium in this era of ever-increasing media convergence and virtualisation? This practice-led investigation of these new media forms draws on the author’s recent creative work in virtual photographies, and similar interventions by other photographers and new media artists, seeking to augment and expand their practice using these new tools, whilst querying what photography really means today. From in-game photography to virtual exploration using Google Street View, to AI photography using the latest denoising diffusion models (such as Midjourney), there are surprising commonalities to explore between them, linking these new practices of image-making firmly back to traditions of lens-based photography. Rather than seeking a detailed map of this difficult new terrain, or a definitive ontology of emerging virtual photographies, the author reframes the discourse around practice, examining both photography as an evolving set of practices and also notions of media hauntology – specifically the spectral ways in which new media technologies are always haunted by prior practices and modes of communication. The importance of the frame to both traditional photography and new practices of virtual photography, is suggested as a vital and persistent dimension in photographic authorship. With that authorship increasingly contested by new generative methods, easy appropriation and AI image-making, the act of framing may become the best litmus test we have, for whether or not a photograph should be considered ‘real’ or valued.

The Practice of Interactive Digital Picture Book Design in the Context of Media Convergence

The rapid development of media technology has enabled new media and traditional media to realize a good integration, and people's entertainment is richer in the era of media convergence. Reading is the main way for people to learn independently and enrich their daily life. Under the influence of media convergence, there has been a shift from traditional paper books to e-books and cell phones and other in people's reading carriers. At the same time, people's reading methods have also changed, and interactive reading has gradually broken the limitations of traditional reading way. Nowadays, interactive digital picture books are developing rapidly, and designers can realize the reasonable design of interactive digital picture books and improve people's reading through language sound, contextual stories, digital vision, image interaction, mobile augmented reality design, etc..

Opportunities and Challenges Brought by Short Videos to Traditional Media

With the popularity of various mobile devices, short videos have attracted much attention as a new form of media due to their relatively low threshold and more flexible reporting style. Traditional media is facing a strong challenge from new media, one of the signs being that long videos are being replaced by short and concise, yet more diverse, short videos. The emergence and popularity of short videos imply that traditional media is facing intensified market competition, which has prompted many traditional media outlets to make changes in content production and distribution methods to adapt to the changing landscape. Therefore, short videos not only bring challenges to traditional media, but also unlimited development opportunities. In terms of content and distribution channels, while new media is impacting traditional media, it also brings new ideas, prompting traditional media to accelerate its transformation by focusing on optimizing content production and expanding distribution channels. On the other hand, the rise of new media has also led traditional media to pay attention to its development, making deep collaboration and integration between the two possible, further providing audiences with high-quality audiovisual experiences. For both viewers and the development of traditional media in the era of media convergence, the emergence of new media undoubtedly serves as a catalyst.

Content strategies of Chinese reality shows in the era of media convergence

The scientific article is devoted to the study of content strategies used in Chinese reality shows during the period of media convergence. In the era of rapid media development and the merging of various platforms, the evolution of content approaches in Chinese reality programs is analyzed. The study focuses on the impact of this evolution on viewers and the role of reality TV in China's cultural and media landscape.The article is devoted to a detailed study of the content strategies of Chinese reality shows in the context of the modern era of media convergence. The authors analyze the impact of technological innovations and changes in the media environment on the development and presentation of reality formats, as well as the reaction of the Chinese audience to these changes. The article examines the various strategies used by producers to adapt to the new demands of the digital era and effectively interact with viewers.The article is based on the analysis of the study of content strategies that are actively used today in modern Chinese reality shows, during the period of rapid development of media convergence. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive methodological approach was applied, including an analysis of the content of reality programs, a review of relevant literature on the topic and interviews with participants and viewers. The study showed the evolution of content strategies in Chinese reality shows, reflecting the decisive influence of media convergence on the production and perception of content. The current key trends and changes in the representation of reality, as well as interaction with the audience, are analyzed. The results of the study can be used to improve strategies for creating and promoting content in modern conditions of media convergence, as well as in the field of cultural studies and media research. The work contributes to understanding the dynamics of changes in the content of Chinese reality shows in the context of media convergence, identifying unique aspects of this process in Chinese culture and society. The study confirms the importance of adapting content strategies under the influence of media convergence and puts forward proposals for the development of more effective content approaches in the modern Chinese media environment.

‘장화신은 고양이’ 캐릭터를 활용한 트랜스미디어 스토리텔링 연구

In the era of digital convergence, transmedia storytelling, which expands narratives by intertwining and combining multiple media, is creating a new paradigm for narrative creation. Puss in Boots, who appeared as a supporting role in <Shrek2>, is a character derived from Charles Perrault's The Master Cat or Puss in Boots, and has gained significant popularity among the public. Due to its popularity, Puss in Boots became the main character in <Puss in Boots1>, a spin-off of <Shrek2>. Subsequently, as <Puss in Boots1> achieved success, various transmedia content featuring Puss in Boots as the main character was produced across different media platforms, including mobile games, theatrical animations, OTT animations and interactive animation.
 This article aims to provide a detailed examination of the requirements and characteristics of transmedia storytelling. It also analyzes various instances of transmedia content utilizing the character of Puss in Boots. To scrutinize the transformation of characters' roles and the expansion of narrative structures, which are essential aspects of transmedia storytelling, we apply the 'actantial model' developed by A.J. Greimas to each content. Through this analysis, we can explore how the character of Puss in Boots serves as a pivotal link between transmedia contents and functions as a narrative mechanism. It becomes evident that discovering archetypal and fantasy characters, adapting their roles and personalities, and strategically reintroducing secondary characters while setting up foreshadowing are crucial elements in successful transmedia storytelling. Furthermore, it is essential to create an “integral” story universe that considers various types of connections between content, such as sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and reboots. This should be done while leveraging diversified media platforms that engage users in immersion and participation.

On the theoretical basis of textbooks of Korean linguistics: for the students of the convergence era

On the theoretical basis of textbooks of Korean linguistics: for the students of the convergence era

History General Education in the Era of Convergence : Seeking Change by Climate History

Although making the history general education convergent can be compared to hunting two birds with one stone - due to the fact that history general education is not well established yet - climate history could serve as a pertinent tool for doing this sort of hunting. This paper discusses the multifarious aspects of climate history for convergent general education in three steps. The first section reviewed the convergent experiments and new methodological discussions continued from Annales and global history through ‘Big History.’ In result, it confirmed the inherently convergent character of history content itself. In the following section, this paper payed full attention to climate history, not Big History, which is often cited as a front runner of convergence science. It also discussed why this new field of history has a bigger potential to lead the convergent shift of history. The last section was devoted to three subject matters, i.e. climate science, climate discourse, and the earth system, which need to be considered in the process of developing climate history as a convergent general education content, not as the content of a convergence science. Eventually, this paper came to the conclusion that climate history is the best content for convergent type of general education, due to the possibility that it could lead students to develop a new thinking and responding skill by keeping distance from the current academic and political discourses and by making their own judgments based upon historical events.

Media Fusion and Narrative Transformation from the Perspective of Microecology

The advent of the era of media convergence has given rise to the transformation from linear to non-linear, from unidirectional to multi-directional, and from full time and space to fragmentation. Under the background of the rapid development of information technology, media integration, and narrative transformation promote each other and play an important role in solving social reality problems and disseminating cultural information. So this paper will start from the perspective of micro ecology, through the analysis of media fusion ecological narrative transformation, explore the media narrative in the information environment, value orientation and audience experience, and think in the new era about the spread of information narrative facing the new media, traditional media, and the relationship between the audience reconstruction, and the new technology, new perspective and new audience interaction that also jointly promote the spread of information and narrative in a more open and diverse direction.

Analysis of the effectiveness of short video news dissemination based on data mining technology

Abstract In the era of media convergence, the communication effectiveness of short video news in the ecological environment directly affects the development and innovation of short video news, and it can only survive by constantly adapting. In this paper, we first analyze the effectiveness of short video news from four dimensions based on the AISAS theoretical model of the four degrees of communication effectiveness evaluation method. Secondly, we select the clustering analysis method in data mining technology, establish the K-Means model, group the data, randomly select the cluster centers, and then calculate the distance between each object and each sub-cluster center. Then the optimization of the K-Means algorithm is proposed for the problem of slow convergence of the algorithm. Finally, the number of iterations and the accuracy of the optimized K-Means algorithm are analyzed and compared. The data of this study show that the average iteration time of the optimized K-Means algorithm is shortened by 9 seconds, and the accuracy rate is increased by 4% and approaches 100% many times. The efficiency of the optimized K-Means model has been significantly improved, and the accuracy rate can be maintained at a high level.

Narrative Power in an Era of Crisis and Convergence

Recognizing the current conjuncture, this article explores the changing role of media and communications in the cohering of social struggles by antisystemic social movements. Transforming structural relations of media and their tactical uses, the authors argue, are key components to shifting the terrain upon which such movements build. In response to a deepening organic crisis, the authors argue for the importance of organizing against and beyond the existing political economy of platform media by building new narrative blocs as bases of power that can serve as one of several determining factors for the direction of popular movements and the generalization of new notions and political programs around which a counterhegemonic consensus may emerge for society. Transformative resistance and collective power will depend on the ability to develop movement-based media infrastructures to deepen international communication processes with and relationships to an ongoing global mass movement against the rise of antidemocratic politics, popular authoritarianism, and other morbid symptoms of a declining order.

Implementation of Digital Literacy as a Solution for Dissemination of Hoax News Among the Millenial Generation in Indonesia

a very important thing in overcoming the spread of hoaxes in the era of the millennial generation is the effort to generate digital literacy. The purpose of having digital literacy skills is to control oneself and the audience in interpreting confusing news on social media. This article will study the implementation of digital literacy, how it affects and how to improve skills to prevent the spread of hoax news among the millennial generation. This article uses the library research method to combine several literatures such as books, journals, and other literature. Digital literacy cannot be separated from the world of social media because 97.4% of Indonesians use social media on various platforms Digital literacy has an important meaning in the world of communication because of 3 things. everyday life. Second, millennials are addicted to digital platforms such as Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and others to find information quickly without distance and time. With digital literacy, it is hoped that the millennial generation will use social media well, be selective in sorting and selecting incoming news and messages. In the current convergence era, the millennial generation is not only a recipient but also a potential actor in spreading and producing hoax news/information

STUDI LITERATUR: EKSISTENSI RADIO PADA ERA KONVERGENSI MEDIA

This research examines the existence of radio in the era of media convergence. The research aims to discover how radio exists in the era of media convergence, where new media emerged, making it easier for people to find information. This research uses a qualitative approach to the type of literature study with a historical review—data collection techniques through reviewing books and literature and references related to the research being carried out. The research results show that radio broadcasting can survive in the era of media convergence by making new media an opportunity, not a threat, by utilizing the internet to create websites and social media for archiving content and sharing information about broadcast programs. Keywords: Radio, Technology, Internet, Media Convergence

Strategi Public Relations Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) dalam Manajemen Event World Superbike 2022

Advances in technology and the digitalization of information have resulted in the media convergence movement growing and technological advances becoming more rapid. In today's media convergence era, there are various options in event management. This study aims to find out how the role of the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) in the 2022 World Superbike event in Mandalika amidst media convergence. More than 50 thousand spectators came to watch the 2022 WSBK in Mandalika. This figure exceeded the initial target of 45 thousand viewers. One of the aspects that made the WSBK 2022 event successful was the event promotion strategy that was able to bring in tens of thousands of spectators. This success is inseparable from the role of Public Relations in branding and making events attractive. Public Relations must be observant in packaging events so as not to generate risks and issues in the community. This research is a constructivist paradigm and uses a descriptive qualitative approach, using the Ronald D. Smith model which analyzes the Public Relations strategy through 4 stages that identify 9 steps in planning public relations activities. From the research results, it was found that MGPA's Public Relations succeeded in utilizing technological advances as a means of event management to become more effective. able to build the image of World Superbike 2022 to become an event that is trusted by the community and its stakeholders. MGPA's Public Relations has succeeded in carrying out four PR roles in building the company's brand image, namely: (1) as a communicator for company stakeholders; (2) making publications; (3) carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities; and (4) building the company's image program.

트랜스미디어콘텐츠의 변이와 확산

This study examined how transmedia content in the convergence era mutates and spreads around the 'active enjoyers' group. Furthermore, how the process can be theoretically established in terms of cultural research was analyzed through the case of BTS. The results of the study are as follows. First, the 'active enjoyer' is the subject of the network and acts voluntarily and cooperatively based on their creativity. Second, the process of forming, mutating, and spreading transmedia content by 'active enjoyers' can be schematized as 'content bonding(microcosmos), semi-bonding(segment and mutation), and superbonding(diffusion and big universe). Third, BTS's albums and contents, which are examples, were formed as a microcosmic growth narrative and divided into characters and media, and various episodes of the members were transformed and expanded to various media platforms through active performances of the enjoyers. Fourth, in the end, as the microcosmos passes through segmentation, variation, and diffusion, it forms big universe as an expanded world view of transmedia. It has been found that transmedia content can also have the same meaning as the creator.

Managing Convergence of Journalisme and Social Media in Indonesia

In the era of contemporary media convergence, the interconnection of journalism and social media is inevitable. New media journalism included in the mass media family cannot stand alone without the presence of social media. Therefore, the management of journalism and social media in mass media companies has currently been a given. Without the link between journalism and social media, it is undoubting that the media company is lame, outdated, and on the verge of collapse, because it is abandoned by its readers, audiences and advertisers. The aim of this study is to describe the process of linked journalism in social media in Indonesia, especially in three media groups. Those are Media Group Network, Republika Group, and MNC Group. This study uses qualitative analysis and data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and library study. The results of this study show that the three media groups have differences in managing their journalism and social media. Media Group Network separates all social media under its authority. Republika Group unites all social media under one roof, while MNC Group differentiates in each of its subsidiary groups. This difference has consequences on the number of their followers. Social media under Media Group Network and MNC Group have relatively few followers due to the large number of media subsidiaries under their auspices. On the other hand, the number of the followers of Republika Group is larger because all media subsidiaries are united in one social media platform of Republika Group.

The conventional media's political economy practices in the media convergence era: Case study of labor commodification in TV industry

Technological developments provide benefits for the society in receiving information and entertainment. This has resulted many innovations made by the communication media industry players, one of which is NET. TV by conducting media convergence. Media convergence is a consequence caused by technological developments, which then affects competition in the media industry. Media convergence is gaining momentum in the communications industry, where digital technology is being used more than conventional one. Under the auspices of PT Net Visi Media, NET. TV has now looked at YouTube and over-the-top digital platforms. By looking at the transitions, this research was conducted with a critical paradigm by mapping the problems that occur related to vertical power relations, based on political economy theory of communication media by Vincent Mosco. Interview with NET. TV production team became the primary data, which was then analyzed descriptively. According to the characteristics coined by Vincent Mosco as an analytical tool, the result is NET. TV performs absolute and relative labor commodification during media convergence. Where the Tonight Show Premiere and Match Island production teams are required to be multitasking and work overtime without being paid.

Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Media Konvensional Balikpapan TV di Era Konvergensi Media

The purpose of this study is to find out the development of Balikpapan TV Marketing Communication Studies in the Media Convergence Era. This research is conducted at the Balikpapan Television Office using descriptive qualitative analysis methods. The focus of the research is to formulate Balikpapan TV's marketing communication strategy so that it is able to compete in the media convergence era by using the marketing mix strategy. The data collection technique used purposive sampling and produces primary and secondary data sources. Data analysis techniques used descriptive qualitative data analysis, including data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research include Balikpapan TV's advertising activities by advertising in conventional mass media, Balikpapan TV's promotional activities by providing special offer packages to potential customers, Balikpapan TV's event activities and experiences by utilizing its Event Organizer services, Balikpapan's public relations and publicity activities. TV focuses more on efforts to establish cooperation in order to gain consumers and increase revenue turnover, Balikpapan TV's direct and interactive selling activities by utilizing its social media, and Balikpapan TV's personal selling activities by dividing people in the marketing team to make direct sales to candidates consumer.

International Communication Strategies of Traditional Chinese Culture in the Age of Media Convergence—China Daily's Mobile Client as an Example

International communication of traditional Chinese culture has long been an issue in the development of Chinese discourse and the Chinese narrative system in China. Traditional Chinese cultural communication has taken the "express train" of media convergence, upending the previous communication pattern with the advent of the media convergence era. China Daily's mobile client is a good example. This study aims to shed light on traditional cultural communication in China in the media convergence era. We will investigate the international communication strategies of traditional Chinese culture.

Hubungan Literasi Digital Perempuan Dalam Media Online Untuk Antisipasi Fenomena Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (Kdrt)

The era of media convergence makes life easier with the adoption of knowledge through online media. In addition to obtaining various information, online media also has a significant contribution in changing the behavior of its users in responding to a phenomenon in everyday life. Especially women whose roles in this era of media convergence are increasingly complex. He not only acts as the head of the household, but sometimes his role is also as the head of the family to make a basic living or just as a breadwinner to support household life. In addition, responding to the phenomenon of domestic violence that is often found in the news, makes women try to also contribute to maintaining the integrity of their household by minimizing this phenomenon in their family. Various efforts have been made, one of which is to increase understanding of domestic violence itself. Through digital literacy, it is hoped that apart from having their own understanding of domestic violence, they can also share this information with their own environment and family. So you can anticipate it if it hasn't happened yet, and minimize it if it does happen without realizing it.The phenomenon of women in the category of always doing digital literacy in using online media is 66.93%. This is almost entirely dominated by women empowerment activists in RW XIII Pucang Gading Housing. Where besides having activities outside the home as an employee, educator, NGO member, businessman, doctor and so on, they are also very responsive to the importance of gender equality in running a household life. While the results of research to adopt knowledge and understanding of digital literacy regarding steps that can be anticipated to minimize the phenomenon of domestic violence obtained results of 61.66%. One of them is that women must also be economically independent and have positive activities in order to increase welfare for the family. Thus, respect arises from the partner to put more effort into efforts to achieve in activities to seek economic sufficiency for the needs of the family which is increasing from time to time. In this study, the final results showed that there was a positive relationship between online digital media literacy and the phenomenon of domestic violence by 58.12% of respondents who had high digital literacy in online media also had a household life that was quite harmonious, far from the various categories that caused the phenomenon of domestic violence.
 

Digital Addiction and Mental-Physical Health: A Scenario in Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified digital addiction as a mental illness that affect negatively on the health of the users and it is a life threatening. The era of media convergence has integrated media varieties and enhances the work of printing, audio, video, and interactive digital media organizations. This article discusses the issue of digital addiction in the era of media convergence, also its impact on mental-physical health of the users, and the reflection of scenarios occurs in Asia. The qualitative content analysis are performed in this study by focusing on the theme of global digital addiction, spesific to asian region nevertheless. The result visibly demonstrates the excessive used of digital devices affects brain function and user’s physicality where leads to violent, stress, depression and mental confusion. In Asia, online video games, for example Myu, World of Warcraft, Defense of the Ancients, Diablo 3 and Ghost Recon have caused serious digital addiction as a result of engagement in 22 to 40 hours of nonstop playing, especially to teenagers aged between 15 to 30 years, unfortunately causing death. Therefore, the use of digital devices should be controlled, and government should clarify enforcement, so that the death rate due to digital addiction can be reduced gradually.