Movies, Television, and Digital Media – Test Study Guide

A set of flashcards covering important vocabulary and concepts related to the study of movies, television, and digital media.

Movies mirror culture

Movies reflect societal happenings and cultural norms of their time.

Marey and Muybridge

Early pioneers in motion photography who contributed to the development of motion pictures.

Kinetoscope

An early motion picture exhibition device developed by Thomas Edison.

Studio System

A film production approach where studios controlled actors and production through exclusive contracts.

Race films

Movies produced primarily for Black audiences, often featuring all-Black casts.

Block Booking

A practice where theaters had to buy several films together, including less popular movies to obtain a desired one.

Hays Code

A censorship code established to regulate movie content in the early 20th century.

The Jazz Singer

The first movie featuring spoken dialogue, marking the beginning of sound films.

Golden Age of Movies

The period in the 1930s to 1940s characterized by the highest movie attendance and large epic films.

House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

A congressional committee that investigated suspected communists in Hollywood.

Telecommunications Act of 1996

Legislation that allowed greater media consolidation, enabling companies to own more TV stations.

Digital Media

Content created, stored, and shared in digital form, encompassing the internet, apps, and social media.

30-Year Rule

The concept that new media do not immediately replace old media; both often coexist for a long time.

Digital Divide

The gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not.

Search Marketing

Advertising that appears on search engines, with businesses paying to be featured in specific search results.

Podcast

An audio program distributed online, allowing users to stream or download episodes.

Public Domain

Creative works that are not protected by copyright and can be freely used by anyone.

Generative AI

Artificial intelligence capable of creating content, such as text, audio, images, or videos.