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Batman The Dark Night was one of the most seen movies in America this year. Grossing in a total of 1,001,921,825 worldwide the movie continues to grow in fan base. When the first early trailer was released fans worldwide waited in anticipation for the films arrival. This hilarious spoof of The Dark Night’s trailer is a great example of converging culture. Jenkins states, Consumers are learning how to use these different media technologies to bring the flow of media more fully under their control and to interact with other consumers” (18) This short choppy film shows how fans will imitate one of their favorite movies for a quick laugh.
The public will find many ways to criticize a political candidate, and now with technology’s like Photoshop it’s never been more fun. In Converging Cultures Jenkins writes, “The 2004 campaign was a period of innovation and experimentation in the use of new media technologies and popular-culture-based strategies.” As if foreseeing the future in the 2008 election innovation by the public was even more publicized. It’s not hard to find a picture on Google of Barack Obama wearing a turban or a picture of John McCain falling into a casket. People make this pictures to highlight opponents flaws, however voters take them seriously. The hilarious but demining SNL skit of Sarah Palin was estimated to loose her over one million votes. Not all campaign pictures or videos are negative, Obama’s campaign managers understood that by making all pictures of him seem simple and to the point. For example his HOPE picture in red, white and blue gives him the appearance of a sturdy leader.
The batman video is simply hilarious. It is indeed true that our generation show our appreciation for our favorite movies/songs in our own way - and this usually using a collaboration of several different kinds of media.
ReplyDeleteThe 2008 election was probably the best example for the use of diverse media during the campaigns. Using photoshop, short films etc. the candidates have successfully passed their messages/point of view, sometimes rudely, but clearly.
The picture of the 2008 election did a great job showing how media is converging. You can clearly see the use of photoshop which helped convey the message they are trying to get through. And as for the batman video i thought it was humorous and a good choice to relate to this topic. This is how our era is showing that we like it and adding in opinions which hopefully the producers will see.
ReplyDeleteThe Dark Knight Spoof is a great example of convergence is a great example. The participants not only created this spoof for laughs but also to state their opinion. The spoof can only be understood by those who have seen the movie. The consumers have now become the producers. The political image is also a state of opinion. I must say that the image was quite hilarious. This image sends a message, maybe that he is "inexpierenced". the 2008 campaign was an event that was full of examples of culture convergence.
ReplyDeleteThe Dark Knight trailer is an excellent example of how fans and viewers have become part of the franchises they love so dearly. The fans want to be in the action and in the middle of each scene. Since this is impossible on the big screen, fans take new technologies and make their own versions. This clip is an outstandig example. Good job.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job displaying the convergence in the Dark Knight Spoof. It was good because as you said it had one of the best income ever in movies. And i liked how in the photoshopped picture of Barak Obama shows how he is a "Political Virgin" through a movie poster. It showes how our culture converges things no matter what it is. Great Job
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