Television Industry Research Articles

Research on the Transformation of Radio and Television Directors in the Media Convergence Environment

In today's social context, the market landscape of various industries in China has become more complex, and the continuous development of information technology has greatly influenced the working methods of many sectors, promoted the transformation and upgraded of different industries. With the widespread application of the internet and information technology, traditional radio and television face significant challenges. To meet the needs of media convergence development, it is essential to optimize the content of radio and television based on the current development situation and accelerate the transformation of radio and television directors, thus addressing the shortcomings of the media market and adapting to the needs of the times. Therefore, directors, as a crucial link that impacts the quality and effectiveness of radio and television, must fully leverage the core advantages of radio and television media, explore scientific development paths, break through the current developmental challenges, accelerate their transformation, and promote the continuous prosperity of China's radio and television industry.

Adapting a Novel for Television: A Systemic Critique

Using a multi-interdisciplinary theory (MIT) approach, this article argues for a process of altering a source literary text into a television production. This article illuminates that while the vision of adapting a source narrative intends to advance the vision of the adapter, the process to accomplish this is multifaceted and requires multi-collaborative efforts. This article further underlines some of the central features that are often altered in the adaptation of the novel and how they amplify and advance the storyline. What is worth noting, though, is that the television adaptation ought not to interlope with the principal storyline. In other words, the principal storyline of a novel or original narrative encapsulates its core themes, messages, and emotional resonance. Having said that, deviating too far from this core may result in a loss of the purposive impact and meaning. During the course of the article, it becomes clear that the examination of adapting a novel for television in Africa, with specific reference to isiXhosa, has not been afforded an adequate platform for theoretical and practical scholarly discourses. Specifically, the television industry in Africa has its dynamic forces, challenges, and opportunities. On account of this reality, exploring the practical dimensions of adapting novels for African television networks, considering factors such as production budgets, audience preferences, and distribution challenges, may be a valuable avenue for research. In view of this fact, this article should be regarded as one that presents contemporary insights into the arena of academic inquiry. This article presents concluding remarks with the anticipation that other scholars will continue the discourse and begin to address identified conundrums.

A Silhouette of Dangai’ s Cyber-representation

As a distinctive subculture phenomenon, Dangai drama has been under the spotlight for its portrayal of homoeroticism deviating from hetero-normative ideology and potential implications for films and television industry in China in which neoliberalism is exerting profound influence on multifarious domains. Hinging upon the transitivity structure in SFG and social actors theory, the paper exercises linguistic modus operandi to set in motion the discourse analysis apropos of this entrancing but contentious series genre for the sake of casting light on its sociologically diversified representation in alignment with culturally and politically memetic epitome in heterogeneous cyber-media.

Research on Proprietary Intellectual Property Management and Marketing Model of Film and Television Companies: A Case Study Based on Warner Bros

This research explores the proprietary intellectual property (IP) management and marketing model in the film and television industry, with a particular focus on Warner Bros. The study aims to elucidate the complex strategies employed by Warner Bros. in the management, monetization, and marketing of its exclusive IPs, demonstrating the company's innovative approaches in this competitive landscape. The research is structured sequentially and examines Warner Bros.' IP management model, revenue streams, and marketing strategies. By closely examining these key elements, the study aims to identify the fundamental factors that contribute to Warner Bros.' success in intellectual property management, revenue generation, and marketing prowess. The insights derived from this comprehensive analysis are intended to provide valuable lessons and insights for industry professionals and researchers within the broader entertainment sector, offering a deeper understanding of the strategic intricacies and successful practices employed by Warner Bros. in navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry's IP-driven landscape.

The Path of Breaking Out of the Circle for Prose Works in Film and Television as Seen from To the Wonder

The TV series To the Wonder, adapted from a prose work, has garnered phenomenal attention with its high-quality content and poetic and healing style. The drama has achieved success in script adaptation by creating quality text content, and it has provided audiences with fresh aesthetic experiences by using visual language and poetic and scattered cultural narrative. At the same time, the content's dissemination and marketing are based on a multi-media matrix, with multi-channel dissemination, and it has explored a new path for diverse expression of prose works through the creation of IP-based derivative products in the film and television industry.

Research on the Strategy of Film and Television Operation Management Mode

At this stage, with the rapid development of the film industry, more and more film and television works have emerged, mainly films, TV series, and online dramas. The film industry is an important part of the cultural industry of various countries. Analysing the operation mechanism of the film production management model will help the prosperity and development of the film industry. The research is mainly about the operation and management mode of the film and television industry. It uses the methods of searching for literature, searching on the Internet, and finally summarises the steps and strategies of film and television operation. The operation steps of film and television mainly include four links: shooting, production, distribution, and screening. Each link is quite important and needs to be carefully arranged and operated, with a strong team and psychological quality to deal with various emergencies. It must invest much money and energy in every step to complete perfect work and create profits in the final release. The operation of film and television is still advancing and will continue to develop new models and update strategies to meet the development of the times.

‘Anyone Can Put On Clothes, Right?’: Costume Design and Styling as Women’s Work in Dutch Media Production

Over the last thirty years, the frustrations of women working in costume design and styling in the Dutch film and television industry with their poor working conditions and lack of recognition have grown strong enough to now culminate in a form of collective resistance. At the cusp of what might be a turning point, this article locates the key developments that have led to this moment at the intersection of the peculiarities of this national media industry, the way costume design and fashion are culturally rendered shallow and feminine, and the repercussions of gender for this trade. It suggests that the grassroots collectivisation of costuming staff in the Dutch media industry challenges the postfeminist tendency to individualise workers’ problems.

Television Journalism on the Covid 19 Disaster in Indonesia: Conditions, Perceptions and Production Process

COVID-19 (Coronavirus Diseases 2019) is a group of viruses from the subfamily Orthocronavirinae in the Coronaviridae family and the order Nidovirales. In Indonesia, dozens of journalists and television editors were exposed to Covid-19, people were stressed, and some even died as a result. The Covid-19 pandemic also caused an increase in people's information needs at that time. This study aims to analyze the conditions, perceptions, and production processes of television journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, especially on iNews TV, and Metro TV. This research uses an interpretive/subjective paradigm with a constructive approach. This research uses a qualitative case study research methodology. The conclusion of this study is that the condition of Television Journalism during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia experienced disruption and change. The condition of the television industry experienced a great and deadly disruption. The production process pattern has not changed, but the production process has experienced a very significant change. In the midst of the pros and cons of Covid-19 information, the perception of journalists and television editors remains on data findings in the field that are verified by valid and reliable sources. The positive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating the process of convergence of information and communication technology for journalists and television editors. In addition, a journalist is required to have many skills. Keywords: Conditions, perceptions, production, television journalists, COVID-19.

Miryam de Flores: The Woman of the Port. The Legacy of a Female TV Auteur From the Colombian Caribbean Region

This article highlights the contribution made by writer/director Miryam de Flores (1938–2008) to the emerging television industry in the Colombian Caribbean Region and analyses her vision as a female auteur in this economic, social and cultural context. Miryam de Flores was born in Barranquilla, Colombia and from a young age she worked in the media industry. In 1984, the Colombian government authorised the creation of regional television channels throughout the country. In this context, Telecaribe was founded in 1986, a television channel that covers the seven territorial entities of the Colombian Caribbean Region. In Telecaribe’s early years, Miryam de Flores played a leading role writing/directing two sitcoms, a children’s news programme, a telenovela, and a cultural magazine, among other productions. Particularly, as will be analyzed in this article, her telenovela “La Mujer del Puerto” (1990–1992) (The Woman of the Port) became a narrative with a female gaze and an approach connected to the cultural identity of the Colombian Caribbean region. Miryam de Flores played a key role in setting the pillars of Telecaribe and providing a female gaze to the productions developed in this emerging television channel.

Sustainable Entertainment: Management Strategies for Sustainable Growth in the Television Industry

As it faces the threats and seizes the possibilities presented by sustainability, the television business is experiencing a profound shift. The potential for long-term expansion in the television industry is investigated in this study by looking at sustainable entertainment management practices. The research finds important tactics that production businesses and television networks may use to incorporate social, economic, and environmental sustainability into their operations by looking at existing practices and new developments. Case studies of prominent firms, examination of sustainability reports, and expert interviews make up the research's mixed-methods strategy. The results show that in order to promote sustainability, it is crucial to use energy-efficient technology, decrease waste with digital manufacturing processes, and encourage social responsibility with inclusive content and fair labour standards. In order to achieve sustainable development in the long run, the research stresses the significance of stakeholder involvement and strategic alliances. Stakeholders in this sector may use the suggestions made in this paper to improve their sustainability initiatives and meet the changing needs of the global market in a way that is good for the environment and their bottom line.

Dietary Differences by Job Type and Industry Among Workers in Japan During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced people to change their lifestyles. We examined dietary differences by job type and industry among workers during the pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted using data an internet survey. Job type and industry were classified into 3 and 22 groups, respectively. Dietary behaviors were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis nested in the workplace prefecture was conducted. Workers involved in jobs that required communication with people were more likely to skip breakfast (odds ratio [OR]: 1.17, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10-1.24) and had a lower meal frequency (OR: 1.25, 95% CI: 1.17-1.34) than workers engaged in desk work. Manual workers were more likely to eat fast food or meals (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.03-1.17) than were those engaged in desk work. Workers in the newspaper, magazine, television, radio, advertising, and other mass media industries were more likely to skip breakfast (OR: 2.43, 95% CI: 1.82-3.24) and have a lower meal frequency (OR: 3.90, 95% CI: 2.87-5.28) than workers in public offices and organizations. These results were partially consistent with trends reported before the pandemic. Further studies should be conducted to clarify the causes of differences in dietary behavior among workers.

Involuntary Consent: The Illusion of Choice in Japan's Adult Video Industry

Involuntary Consent: The Illusion of Choice in Japan's Adult Video Industry

The preservation of high-definition video data at the USC Digital Repository: The Television Academy Foundation’s Interviews Collection

This paper presents a comprehensive case study examining a large-scale video migration project carried out by the USC Digital Repository involving oral history interviews from the Television Academy Foundation, captured in high-definition video (HDV). Unlike the more-widely compatible MiniDV format, HDV poses unique challenges due to its distinct format standard, rendering many open source toolsets geared towards capturing DV content incompatible. Consequently, this leaves archivists to rely on unsupported, proprietary tools, exacerbating the complexities inherent in large-scale migrations. Before presenting the troubleshooting process, this paper provides an overview of The Foundation’s Interviews collection, which includes over 900 interviews spanning over 3,000 hours of catalogued and publicly accessible first-hand accounts of television industry pioneers and professionals. Subsequently, the paper delves into the technical intricacies of the HDV format and the challenges of migrating data from HDV. It examines the strategies considered for identifying and addressing corrupt data, alongside implemented solutions aimed at balancing data authenticity with usability in the face of inevitable corruption occurrences throughout the collection. This study not only sheds light on the challenges inherent in preserving HDV content but also offers guidance for future endeavours seeking to safeguard valuable cultural and historical materials in similar formats.

Streaming Feminism: Women-centered Net Dramas, Global Television Culture, and Feminist Textual Possibilities

In this study, we investigate the influence of streaming platforms, with their relatively new industrial arrangements and relations with the media regulatory structure, on the cultural production of dramas in China. We focus on women-centered net dramas to demonstrate how feminist discourses found a place on streaming platforms, thereby opening up creative yet vulnerable textual possibilities for reflection on gender politics. We situate the production of these net dramas within the political economy and technological conditions of the streaming industry and further consider the implications of such mediated feminism for the pursuit of gender equality in China. Our examination of feminist discourses in streaming culture also resonates with the ongoing global transformation of cultural productions in the television industry.

Integrating Depth-Based and Deep Learning Techniques for Real-Time Video Matting without Green Screens

Virtual production, a filmmaking technique that seamlessly merges virtual and real cinematography, has revolutionized the film and television industry. However, traditional virtual production requires the setup of green screens, which can be both costly and cumbersome. We have developed a green screen-free virtual production system that incorporates a 3D tracker for camera tracking, enabling the compositing of virtual and real-world images from a moving camera with varying perspectives. To address the core issue of video matting in virtual production, we introduce a novel Boundary-Selective Fusion (BSF) technique that combines the alpha mattes generated by deep learning-based and depth-based approaches, leveraging their complementary strengths. Experimental results demonstrate that this combined alpha matte is more accurate and robust than those produced by either method alone. Overall, the proposed BSF technique is competitive with state-of-the-art video matting methods, particularly in scenarios involving humans holding objects or other complex settings. The proposed system enables real-time previewing of composite footage during filmmaking, reducing the costs associated with green screen setups and simplifying the compositing process of virtual and real images.

From Web Novel to Film and Television—Analyzing the New Trend of Net Drama in the Era of “Internet +”

As a burgeoning literary form, online novels have rapidly ascended in recent years, captivating a large cohort of youthful readers. Propelled by the "Internet+" era, online novels have gradually expanded their influence, transitioning into popular culture more deeply through adaptation into film and television works. From its inception as online serialization to its contemporary reincarnation in visual media, online novels have not only borne witness to the digital transformation of literary creation, but have also emerged as a fresh wellspring of content for the film and television industry. Throughout the process of visualizing online novels, it is precisely this intermedial collaboration that enables originally virtual narratives to be visually presented, garnering a wider dissemination. Against the backdrop of the "Internet+" era, web series, as a critical form of visualizing online novels, are unveiling their distinctive allure and novel trends. By scrutinizing the diversified thematic creation, the application of new technologies, and the feedback from audience demands, it becomes evident that web series have evolved into a pivotal component of the cultural industry, embodying the new aesthetic and value orientations of the contemporary era.

Exclusionary inclusion? Streaming platforms and trans inclusive policies and practices: A case study of Netflix

This article examines the incongruence within Netflix’s corporate practice: while on the one hand the streamer promotes trans inclusion along with trans talent development in Netflix’s production culture, both on and off screen, on the other hand its industrial practices and representational output demonstrate a different approach. This article argues that, while the streamer positions itself as a champion of inclusion and diversity in the television industry, Netflix is invested in transness as an economic frontier rather than in adopting anti-transphobic practices. In making this argument, this article fosters a three-pronged approach to explore the treatment of trans identities by Netflix. Firstly, the article analyses Netflix’s corporate practices in relation to promotion of its limited series, Tales of the City. Secondly, the article explores the media event of Dave Chappelle’s comedy special The Closer and the subsequent trans employee walkout. Thirdly, it performs on audit of Netflix’s website and corporate materials to highlight how Netflix has developed a response to trans inclusion in relation to the walkout. Exploring these facets through Aron Kundnani’s (2023) critique of the diversity industry, this article argues that, on a policy and corporate performativity level, Netflix’s approach to trans inclusion can be defined as transliberalist (Raha, 2015), so that its practices result in a platform catalogue that is simultaneously at best trans-affirming and at worst transphobic.

The (in)visibility of diversity on streaming platforms in France and Norway: A quantitative and qualitative visual analysis of thumbnails

In the film and television industry, many social movements as #MeToo, #BuryYourGay or #BlackLivesMatter have highlighted the necessity of better representations of marginalised communities on and off screen. As diversity and inclusion have become major issues in contemporary societies, video-on-demand (VOD) platforms have publicly committed to diversify representation in the films and series they produce and distribute. This article investigates how streaming platforms with different commercial or public interests and in different national contexts understand and promote diversity and inclusion through the analysis of paratext. Focussing on the visual analysis of thumbnails, we compare the French and Norwegian national public platforms (France TV and NRK TV) with the most popular commercial national platforms in each country (Canal + Series in France and Viaplay in Norway). The visibility and invisibility of gender, race, sexuality and (dis)ability on TV series’ thumbnails reveal certain national and platforms’ social, cultural and political values. By using mixed quantitative and qualitative methods including interviews conducted with industry professionals, we aim to highlight the impact of streaming platforms’ promotional practices on the (in)visibility of diversity.

Research on the Scope of Obligations of China's Short Video Platforms in the Era of Digital Copyright

In order to balance the interests of right holders, network service providers and users, China first stipulated the "notice-takedown" rule in the Regulations on the Protection of the Right of Information Network Dissemination in 2006. Since the Internet industry is in the early stage of development, the copyright environment is relatively clear, and network service providers do not have to bear high obligations, so the allocation of copyright protection obligations in the rules is reasonable at that time. However, with the iterative development of digital technology and the Internet, various short video platforms have also risen rapidly in domestic and foreign markets. Therefore, it is necessary to re-determine the scope of obligations of short video platforms, summarize the key points of controversy between the theoretical and practical circles on the scope of obligations of short video platforms, point out the problems existing in the scope of obligations of short video platforms, and discuss the role of short video platforms in the obligation of active review, notification and review, and post-event protection obligations. Conduct an in-depth analysis of the extent of the obligations to be undertaken, and redefine the scope of obligations of the short video platform on this basis, with a view to balancing the interests of all parties and promoting the sustainable and healthy development of the short video industry.

Analyzing the Successful Reasons on Perfect Film and Television

Due to economic growth, the cultural industry's rapid expansion, and advancements in science and technology, Perfect Word, a game company, utilized financial leverage to establish Perfect Film and Television and enter the film and television industry. This move resulted in significant profits because their film and television productions gained immense popularity among viewers. The goal of this study was to investigate the factors that contributed to Perfect World's achievements in the film and television industries. This paper examines Perfect Film and Television's precise measures, using it as a case study, and evaluates its financial statistics and the accolades it has received. The primary factor contributing to its success lies in the company's foundation of producing top-notch content, consistently broadening its distribution platforms, and venturing into international markets. To achieve further growth, Perfect Film and Television can strategically establish a comprehensive industrial chain, leverage digital technologies to broaden distribution channels, and establish a distinct traditional cultural brand. The factors that contributed to this study's success can serve as a blueprint for the expansion of other film and television enterprises.