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Media in an Online Age - Zoella

What is online media? - Products, services and texts which involved the internet.  Digital convergence - The coming together of previously separate industries through digital technology. e.g. phones and newspapers, can be accessed online or through an app Vlogging - Video blogging (blogging -  It is a platform where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject. blog - web log (online log)  ) . Written and shared  The activity or practice of posting short videos to or maintaining a vlog - google  Micro-blogging - twitter  42% of internet users said they had watched a vlog within the last month rising to 50% for 16-24 year-olds (Guardian, 2015), clearly demonstrating an ability to reach and influence vast range of audiences. Why is YouTube possible?  - Cheap storage and servers was not possible.  Hard to store high quality (or any) video.  - Internet connections were poor, hard to watch vide...

I, Daniel Blake

I, Daniel Blake  REGULATION Who regulates this text? - Films are regulated in the UK by the BBFC. I, Daniel Blake was rated a 15. What legal and ethical issues does this text bring up? - From the BBFC website  There is infrequent use of very strong language ('c**t'), as well as more frequent use of strong language ('f**k'). Milder terms include 'bastard', 'bullshit, 'wanker', and 'twats'. Other issues include visual and verbal references to prostitution. Does this text offer its audiences a plurality of experiences? Give examples - Yes -  The welfare system in the UK and mistreatment/lack of support for citizens after suffering a severe medical condition. - A single mother's struggles  - Prostitution and related struggles  DISTRIBUTION Who distributes this product? - eOne films UK How many copies are/were sold? - Box Office of 15.8 million What is the circulation of this product? - ...