With the recent improvements in technology and the inclusion of video cameras in most mobile devices, posting videos on websites like Youtube and Vimeo has become commonplace. Many people in the "iPhone Generation" enjoy living their lives publicly on the web and and posting videos to gain an audience. While I can't resist some of these entertaining productions, I also watch them with a healthy degree of scepticism. Due to green screens and advanced programs, often what you is see is not necessarily an accurate depiction of a real life events. Unfortunately some young people emulate what they view online, with tragic consequences. As part of our media literacy unit this month we will focus on questioning the authenticity of supposed "reality productions" and learn to critically evaluate their messages. We will also consider the role public acceptance plays in what we view in the media. Below is a series of two videos, which detail how green screen effects can easily mislead a viewer. The third video explains the serious and dangerous consequences of imitating without thinking. (Sorry the site won't allow an embedded link. Please go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeAHKMkG4us to watch.) Have you ever seen a video you thought was fake? How do you did decide if something you watch on the web is authentic or the result of editing magic? Why do you think some teens ignore the serious consequences of such acts?
18 Comments
Haleigh
11/7/2011 03:15:42 am
:)
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holly
11/7/2011 05:26:31 am
wow Mr.cartrand this is a really cool subject although i couldn't watch the videos, (i don't know why, i just can't) i was able to catch your drift. i find it interesting that people would want to trick others with that kind of thing do they now they could be putting people in danger?
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Alex
11/7/2011 06:29:39 am
:)
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Mr C
11/7/2011 07:26:43 am
Hi Holly,
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Mr. C
11/7/2011 07:28:07 am
Hi Haleigh and Alex,
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Jake L
11/7/2011 08:35:29 am
WOW! Very smart. Is that illegal? Because its pretty unsafe.
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Mr. C
11/7/2011 09:00:42 am
Jake,
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Kourtney
11/8/2011 04:00:38 am
i think this is really cool. At first I thought it was real but then I realized it would be pretty dangerous and nobody can do that. After watching the second video it all made sense :p cool video though:)
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kourtney
11/8/2011 04:07:50 am
I just watched the third video. it so sad that kids try and be cool but end up getting injured or dieing. it horrible.
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Mr. C
11/8/2011 04:52:40 am
Hi Kourtney,
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holly
11/8/2011 05:14:34 am
i don't know about you tube having restrictions but i think they should put a disclaimer on any videos they think could be a bad influence on Young people or old people. Although parents should always monitor there child's internet use.
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Jake L
11/8/2011 08:51:21 am
I only watched the first video then commented I hadn't watched the second haha but it's very believable I think people that make fake videos but don't say that it's fake at all kids may think it looks fun and try it.
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Jake L
11/8/2011 08:52:44 am
It shouldn't be illegal as long as they clearly state in the video that it's fake
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Carter Green
11/8/2011 09:31:01 am
The videos that we can make with software now are incredible and FreddieW is pretty good at it and so is corridor digital
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Mr. C.
11/8/2011 12:12:20 pm
Carter,
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Cassidy C
11/12/2011 03:15:52 am
WOW!!! I don't understand why people would do things like that????? If they think it's 'cool' then what has cool come to? Why would they risk there lives on something so irresponsible?? I mean there not even realizing what it does to there familys? I personally think if they want to be cool they can join a sports team or a club!!!! Even though I don't understand I think that the authoritys can at least try to minimize the amount of deaths or injury caused by 'car surfing'!
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Mr. C
11/13/2011 07:18:25 am
Cassidy,
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