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Essay on Film Theory Of Starship Troopers
In the '50s and '60s children grew up being socialized and entertained by television. By the '70s television was being used as an electronic teacher. Now children and young adults need a greater understanding of how video images shape ideas. They also want to do things with television. With a little help students can learn to use this medium to think independently and express themselves.
Television viewing and television production are parallel processes. The omnipresent technology (VCRs and camcorders seem to be everywhere) is allowing a large cross section of Americans to pick up a video camera and explore the conventions of the medium. New technology increasingly allows the user to shape what happens on the TV screen.
In addition, the research suggests that learning the processes involved (in producing video programming) helps students become more intelligent video consumers at home. It also helps them visually express their thoughts and experiences at school.
Some children seem to believe that actors make up what is said as they go along.
They do not. Writing a full video treatment of any fictional or non-fictional subject involves the basic idea, the characterizations, the story structure, the creation of scenes and assembly of scene elements to tell the story. The specific structure of each scene should be listed in terms of visual and aural details.
Children seem more comfortable than adults in adopting new uses of video.
As television production technology evolves, equipment becomes cheaper and easier to operate. This gives students the freedom and opportunity to create aesthetically pleasing visuals. Learning the conventions of electronic imagery can help students look for creative meaning while becoming more intelligent video consumers.
Neither children nor adults can afford to view the world through a myopic prism. Video can be used to advance what education has always....
