A - Media Industry, Sectors and Products

• The traditional media sectors are film, television, radio, and print publishing.
• The new media sectors are computer games, interactive media, internet, and digital publishing.
• The 3 phases of film production are: pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Print publishing is when products are physically published such as newspapers and magazines.
• New media is any form of digital media that didn't exist 20 years ago.
• Interactive media is a form of media that allows users to interact with the media itself. Examples are: websites, kiosks, and apps
• The internet sector covers internet-based media. The main four types are: websites, social media, streaming services, and communication.
• The internet sector is evolving to have a wider range of content with faster connection speeds.
• Digital publishing is any product that is only available in a digital format such as eBooks, podcasts, blogs, and comics.
• SFX and VFX are common features used in film and television. SFX are effects that have been created in the real world during production. VFX are created in a computer and are used to create effects that are not possible in real life.
• Animation is a series of drawings that are rapidly sequenced to show movement. They can be hand-drawn, computer-generated, or stop-motion.
• Augmented reality is a technology that combines the real world with a virtual one.
• Virtual reality is a computer-generated environment that simulates real-world experiences.