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Part 2 - On “What Does The Audience Want or Need”; With all this data of failures and successes from; 1. Over a Century of Films. 2. Nearly a Century of Television. 3. Almost 20 Centuries of Theatre. 4. Relatively Two Decades of Social Media. 5. Tonnes of years of Focus Groups Research Data. Yet we’re still seriously asking, "What does the Audience want or need?" To this extent, this question borders on goofiness. Some just develop, produce and broadcast/stream Television Shows and Films based on calendar themes/events/historical events and holidays of the year. Apparently that’s what the audience wants and needs 🤭🤭🤭 I mean Aristotle has an entire book from the flipping FOURTH CENTURY where he evaluates and interprets the qualities that lead to successful riveting shows with resonant characters. Broadcasters, Streamers, Producers, Directors and all Creatives/Creators have data that shows that indeed the analysis and qualities evaluated by Aristotle are still accurate in the TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. Yet you still have certain Film and TV executives along with pundits asking, "What does the audience want or need?" 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ We have several separate decades of the GOLDEN AGES of Film from all over the world going back 100+ years. We have a GOLDEN AGE of Television just behind us by the speck of dust that is Two Decades old. And yet, you are still asking, "What does the audience want or need?" 🙄🙄🙄 NB: Child Education and Entertainment share one core fundamental Principle/Golden Rule. Which is, whatever is presented to the audience/viewer has to be easily accessible but still offer an engaging and thought-provoking challenge. Simply Put: Any product meant for a Mass Audience Appeal, cannot accommodate too much complexity. But here’s the thing right, if you do make it too light then it will become too boring, even for the mind that scorns complexity. 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 Discover the Craftsmanship Needed to Turn Concepts/Ideas into Groundbreaking Content… #Storytelling #ScreenWriting #Story #GoldenAgesOfCinema #GoldenAgesOfTV #GoldenAgesOfTheatre #Television #TV #Film #Cinema #Theatre #SocialMedia #Content #VisualStorytelling #Entertainment #Audience #Viewers #MassAudience #Engagement #Creatives #Craftmanship

Editing can become a challenge when the necessary coverage is lacking. Coverage refers to the variety and volume of footage captured during filmmaking and video production to visually capture a scene and tell the story effectively. Without adequate coverage, editors must resort to applying various styles, techniques, and makeshift solutions to compensate for production mistakes or omissions. This is a common issue in the fluid and unpredictable nature of production. However, the Meundies spot stands apart from such production challenges. Terry Rietta, the director, provided meticulous coverage tailored to narrate the story effectively. In the realm of 30-second storytelling, precision reigns supreme. This precision in coverage not only facilitates the editor's job but also allows for more time to refine the edit without needing to seek additional solutions. Sometimes, directors may overshoot, offering an abundance of angles or options, which can create its own set of challenges. From the editor's perspective, ideal coverage offers a distinct point of view and ensures the completeness of the story. AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers) #editors #comedy

The right video editing tools can lift video—and your brand—to the next level. Get inspired by watching how one filmmaker integrated the unique light and epic landscapes of Iceland to create an epic sci-fi anthology. #vegascreativesoftware #videomarketing

Mid-Autumn holiday 2! 🌕 How are you using this time to fuel your creativity? Editing a new project or snapping some festival scenes? Let’s see your work! 🎬📸 #ytfilm #逸莛文化 #MutualFollow #FollowBack #MidAutumnFestival #ContentCreation #PhotoOfTheDay #FilmmakingJourney

Tips for Video/Film Editors: Tip #3 Bring in all the dang footage This is a multi-part series, that I hope will help you all out there as you create amazing things. #filmediting #videoediting #creativity #entertainment #organize #film #video #production https://lnkd.in/eJXb9VhU

“By far, I have met and spent time with more people in the edit suite than the world outside. Every experienced Director, AdPerson, artist, producer or actor teaches me something if they are aware of it or not.” Patric Ryan talks about his journey into editing, skills he’s learned and his admiration for his peers and colleagues in this week’s Peer Review in shots Read all about it! #marshallstreeteditors #editors #editor#patricryan #avid#avidmediacomposer #offline #offlineeditor

The right video editing tools can lift video—and your brand—to the next level. Get inspired by watching how one filmmaker integrated the unique light and epic landscapes of Iceland to create an epic sci-fi anthology. #vegascreativesoftware #videomarketing

📺 With #MIPCOM2024 fast approaching, Realscreen showcases in its Shopper's Guide some of the latest projects ZED will bring to the market this year. Take a look at the full article down below 👇 #MIPCOM #documentary #content

HITTING THE MAG CIRCUIT I’M absolutely thrilled to announce my appearance in the Facebook “Film Globe Magazine” – https://lnkd.in/gWEyqj6u. It may be a small one, but I do believe that magazines today continue to play a major role in “getting the word out,” whether glossy paper or digital, and as such, I strongly support them. Actors, like myself, Daniel S. Janik; Sakura Kai; and William Maltese often end up doing a strange dance between publicity and quiet seclusion, the former necessary to “get the word out” and the latter equally necessary to screen, memorize and deliver dialog while filming. As an actor who began his thespian career in the literary arena authoring books, I’m always working hard to maintain a balance between these two extremes, and magazines have typically offered that balanced middle ground. The “problem” is one that is common to all authors and actors: One needs to be sufficiently well-know (or have a significant financial draw) in order to attract agents, magazine writers, journalists, book or film publishers. Yet, if one actually meets this requirement, the situation is often the opposite: It’s suddenly necessary to become a businessperson, lawyer and publicist while controlling forces which detract significantly from the authoring or acting. It’s the continual struggle between content creators and content distributors. And at its base are “financial risk” verses “financial reward.” But, the bottom line is one has to place one’s toe in the water, if the process is to begin. So, having done that with “Film Global Magazine (FGM) online, I’ve shed my clothes for swimming briefs and am ready to jump wholly in. https://lnkd.in/gRNGkERS #DanielSJanik #JETProgress #DraqualMedia #FGM #FilmGlobeMagazine #WilliamMaltese #magazine #celebrity #publicity #balance #actor #money #financial #journalist #author #content #creator #distributor #publisher #film #movie #FinancialRisk #FinancialReward #business #lawyer #attorney #news #article #writer

Five Essential Skills for Aspiring News writers in this digital age. As a freelance news writer, I have learned that the skills needed to succeed in journalism today go beyond just writing. Here's what I have understood to be essential for anyone looking to break into news writing: 1. Adaptability/ Flexibility– Covering various topics on specific and various beats 2. SEO Knowledge – Ensuring your articles reach the right audience. 3. Timeliness– Deadlines are tight, but quality can't slip.💯 Currency of news is important too. 4. Networking– Building relationships with editors and fellow writers. It is not easy till you put your heart to it. 5. Investigation/Curiosity – Always digging deeper to uncover the full story. You will be surprised as the story unfolds. Feel free to share your thoughts on what skills have helped you grow in this ever-evolving industry. #NewsWriting #Journalism #FreelanceWriter Here's a link to one of my work: https://lnkd.in/gX8qJxHd