LO1 - Be able to compare interactive media products,
is assessed in this task.
P1 - Describe Interactive Media Products
YouTube |
Navigational elements This is shown at the top of the image, there is a small search bar with a magnifier on the right side. Images All the images shown on the home page are thumbnails that lead to user-generated content. On the left side, there are logos of the different categories like music, sports, gaming, movies and so on. Text The text shown is used for categorising videos and video descriptions for the audience. Hyperlinks They are the images and the text underneath, they would take the users to a different page where you would see that specific video that was selected. The other hyperlinks such as the categories such as "Trending" would take the users to related videos. Lastly below the video, there is a hyperlink that brings the users to the creators' YouTube channel for more content. |
Target Audience The target audience for youtube ranges from any ages nowadays, this would include any digital natives and some digital immigrants. This is because Youtube is a video streaming website were all kinds of communities and people connect through their interests with one another. |
What features I like that Youtube hasTo be fair, I am a media native, meaning I was born into the everyday use of Youtube. In my experience, I find youtube easy to use because of its simple layout and functions like liking and disliking videos, subscribing and the ability to publish your own videos. Although for someone who may be a media immigrant, it could appear harder for them as they make think that the navigation is hard to navigate through.
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What is the purpose?Youtube's purpose is to entertain the viewers by giving them countless videos that youtube knows for certain they will watch because it is related to their most watched topics.
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Site's FeaturesYouTube is a video streaming service that can be accessed on smart TV ’s, computers, video game consoles and handheld devices like tablets and phones. This makes YouTube easily accessible, meaning users can constantly use it. This is useful as it expands the viewership.
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Interactive media features
The main interaction given for the users is to like and dislike videos, this gives the all the user on
youtube the chance to give a simple review on a video. Users also have the opportunity to write
comments in the comment section where they can give their own views on the media content and
read other peoples. Users are able to create their own folders for them to both see their preferred
content in one place and share it with other users. If the Youtube users decide to, they also have
the chance to become Youtubers which means user-generated content creators, they can do this
by simply uploading videos to Youtube and making the video public. Youtube also gives a chance
for the public to go on to share any content on youtube with other social media platforms like
facebook or twitter.
youtube the chance to give a simple review on a video. Users also have the opportunity to write
comments in the comment section where they can give their own views on the media content and
read other peoples. Users are able to create their own folders for them to both see their preferred
content in one place and share it with other users. If the Youtube users decide to, they also have
the chance to become Youtubers which means user-generated content creators, they can do this
by simply uploading videos to Youtube and making the video public. Youtube also gives a chance
for the public to go on to share any content on youtube with other social media platforms like
facebook or twitter.
Benefits, Limitations and suitability for purpose
Benefits
- Youtube is a free video streaming website for anyone in any country (not China) to use. - Users on youtube can give their own opinions like liking videos or dislike them and the use of comments allow there to be more detail. -Because of Youtube's early rise, the number of people using Youtube for entertainment is vast. This provides for youtube to have many different kinds of audiences. - Unlike other entertainment providers like Netflix or regular tv, Youtube gives you a chance also to become a Youtube by merely giving you the ability to post your mp4 content and for free. - Youtube also has the function to share the video you're watching by using the button below. |
Limitations
- As Youtube has such a broad audience, it can be a difficulty to regulate everyone posting videos. Therefore content creators are at risk of having their work stolen or used by other people on Youtube without their permission. - Many users of Youtube complain that the use of Youtube ads can be quite annoying as most ads are unable to skip. |
Suitability for purpose
I believe that youtube is suitable to the purpose of their role which is to entertain, this is because
of how youtube works with their users, this would be by recording what the viewer is watching
and bringing related and suitable content that the viewer will be likely to be watching. By following
this strategy, they can give the information to companies who are looking for that specific
audience to market the product.
of how youtube works with their users, this would be by recording what the viewer is watching
and bringing related and suitable content that the viewer will be likely to be watching. By following
this strategy, they can give the information to companies who are looking for that specific
audience to market the product.
Legal and ethical issues
Over the years, youtube has had many implications with its users for multiple reasons like copyright,
where people have been sued for using content created by other people without their permission. Also
something unethical on youtube was the post done by a certain youtuber, during 2018 where a youtuber
adventures in to a forest called "suicide forest" and hardly censored a dead corpse hanging, the audience
preceded to send hateful comments to the youtuber explaining that this was a disrespectful action
towards all of youtuber and to the family and friends of the dead suicide victim in the forest.
where people have been sued for using content created by other people without their permission. Also
something unethical on youtube was the post done by a certain youtuber, during 2018 where a youtuber
adventures in to a forest called "suicide forest" and hardly censored a dead corpse hanging, the audience
preceded to send hateful comments to the youtuber explaining that this was a disrespectful action
towards all of youtuber and to the family and friends of the dead suicide victim in the forest.
Navigational Elements
That would be the search bar at the top, its capable of finding facebook users, interests like sports and cars
and celebrities like mark zuckerberg.
Images
The images shown are the facebook user pictures on the right side, and the middle is the feed where it is
filled with hyperlinks, and the left side which had logos of the different interactive buttons users can use.
Text
It can be seen all over the page
Hyperlinks
Those are mostly the ones in the feed, this is made by your fiends shares and likes. One of them is the one at
the top, where it takes you to the link of a game.
Navigational Elements
That would be the search bar at the top, its capable of finding facebook users, interests like sports and cars
and celebrities like mark zuckerberg.
Images
The images shown are the facebook user pictures on the right side, and the middle is the feed where it is
filled with hyperlinks, and the left side which had logos of the different interactive buttons users can use.
Text
It can be seen all over the page
Hyperlinks
Those are mostly the ones in the feed, this is made by your fiends shares and likes. One of them is the one at
the top, where it takes you to the link of a game.
Target Audience
Facebook is a social media aimed at older audiences as the great majority of users are said to be just over 40
with the largest group aged 45 to 54. Only 14 % are those aged under 24.
- information from Your Business Central
Facebook is a social media aimed at older audiences as the great majority of users are said to be just over 40
with the largest group aged 45 to 54. Only 14 % are those aged under 24.
- information from Your Business Central
What features I like that Youtube has
The features I like on Facebook is the simple way there is to send friend request and message those people
through Facebook app Messenger. Messenger also includes the capability to call people using audio and video
call. Another feature I enjoy is the possibilities the groups chat allows you to make for you and your friends
like creating polls to settle votes and organising things in advance like a day to the cinema. Normal Facebook
users also have the opportunity to create their own social media pages that can be then followed by other
users who are interested in the content.
The features I like on Facebook is the simple way there is to send friend request and message those people
through Facebook app Messenger. Messenger also includes the capability to call people using audio and video
call. Another feature I enjoy is the possibilities the groups chat allows you to make for you and your friends
like creating polls to settle votes and organising things in advance like a day to the cinema. Normal Facebook
users also have the opportunity to create their own social media pages that can be then followed by other
users who are interested in the content.
What is the purpose?
Facebook's purpose is to bring the world closer together, what I mean by this is that they have made possible
for people to talk internationally easily as speaking to someone locally. This has basically brought the barriers
of friends and family down and allow them to speak to one another. Facebook also has the purpose to entertain
the users by adding in many different topics and celebrities.
Facebook's purpose is to bring the world closer together, what I mean by this is that they have made possible
for people to talk internationally easily as speaking to someone locally. This has basically brought the barriers
of friends and family down and allow them to speak to one another. Facebook also has the purpose to entertain
the users by adding in many different topics and celebrities.
Site's Features
The site has many features for example it allows you to message your friends for no cost, it also allows you to
share post with them e.g tagging people in a post. It also allows for people to have video calls and normal audio
calls. Users can choose to follow celebrities and communities they feel interested in, this would allow them to
feel more involved with those by surfing through their published content or join their chat. Another feature is
that you are able to upload videos and images and its is your choice if only you can see them or let them be
seen by the whole public by your choice. If users are not satisfied with the options of communities that have
already been established on Facebook, they have the choice to create their own page. Lastly for entertainment
purposes Facebook allows you to watch video user generated content at random and play games which are free.
The site has many features for example it allows you to message your friends for no cost, it also allows you to
share post with them e.g tagging people in a post. It also allows for people to have video calls and normal audio
calls. Users can choose to follow celebrities and communities they feel interested in, this would allow them to
feel more involved with those by surfing through their published content or join their chat. Another feature is
that you are able to upload videos and images and its is your choice if only you can see them or let them be
seen by the whole public by your choice. If users are not satisfied with the options of communities that have
already been established on Facebook, they have the choice to create their own page. Lastly for entertainment
purposes Facebook allows you to watch video user generated content at random and play games which are free.
Interactive media features
If the user sees any post and has a thought that they don't mind sharing with friends and family, they can simply
click on the comment, share, react toggle their own opinion. They can proceed to play games through facebook
and message other users.
If the user sees any post and has a thought that they don't mind sharing with friends and family, they can simply
click on the comment, share, react toggle their own opinion. They can proceed to play games through facebook
and message other users.
Benefits, Limitations and suitability for purpose
Benefits
- Facebook is free to use for all the users - You can upload videos and photos to where with friends and family - The privacy setting can be changed to ensure you are as safe as possible from scams and catfish. - Facebook is an international social media meaning you can friend people all around the world like family and friends in different countries. - You can audio and video call people using Facebook app Messenger. |
Limitations
- Facebook will ask very often for more personal information although many people don't feel comfortable sharing it. - Facebook has a limit of how big the size of the file can be to post, limits the number of content people would want to post. - Users have to ensure their privacy is changed as the default is public. - Facebook has had past issues of having personal information shared with companies and sometimes leaked by hackers. This means that the website is not as safe as people may think. - Employers will tend to look at people's social media to see if they are suitable for the role they may be applying to. |
Suitability for purpose
The purpose of facebook is to bring the closer all the people around the world by viewing each
others post and thoughts, giving them the chance to meet others and become friends and give
users a profile that they can customise to their liking. This is because facebook knows how the
world is already coming closer together with the help of the internet and therefore provides a
social media to explore the vast amount of users.
It also meets its purpose as it gives users the chance to keep their social lives on a social media
by allowing people to communicate through messenger and sharing post between each other.
The purpose of facebook is to bring the closer all the people around the world by viewing each
others post and thoughts, giving them the chance to meet others and become friends and give
users a profile that they can customise to their liking. This is because facebook knows how the
world is already coming closer together with the help of the internet and therefore provides a
social media to explore the vast amount of users.
It also meets its purpose as it gives users the chance to keep their social lives on a social media
by allowing people to communicate through messenger and sharing post between each other.
Legal and ethical issues
The only legal and ethical issues that have been going around in facebook was copyright because
of the large amount of people posting content with they don't have the right to. Another one would
be the privacy issues where facebook had some accounts hacked and pictures had been leaked or
catfish where people pretend to be others.
The only legal and ethical issues that have been going around in facebook was copyright because
of the large amount of people posting content with they don't have the right to. Another one would
be the privacy issues where facebook had some accounts hacked and pictures had been leaked or
catfish where people pretend to be others.
Amazon
Navigational Elements
At the top you can find the navigation that will find whatever product you may be looking for.
Images
All the images are hyperlinks that will take you to the page of the product, this could be a product, entertainment
content or information.
Text
All the text can be found on the page
Hyperlinks
Everything from images to text will take you to another page where it will focus more on the product you have selected.
What features I like that Amazon has
One of Amazon's helpful features is how the website instantly provides what you looked at before hand in the website
along with some other similar products at the top in the website. This helps to see other products without having consumer
make the effort of finding any products.
M1: Compare and contrast the use of different platforms and formats for delivering interactive media products
WEEBLY PHONE vs WEBSITE
Phone IOS |
Laptop Chrome |
By what I have seen in my comparison, I prefer the use on a computer as it is much easier to navigate with in and it looks more organised as all your tools are at the left side of the screen. I will admit that it is useful when you need to update something on your website and don’t have access to a computer at the time, so instead you have the ability to access the website editor by downloading an app on your phone.
Unless your familiar with the application on the phone, it is difficult to figure out where everything you would be looking for is like tools, uploads and basic things like deleting and adding. On the other hand, these commands and tasks are shown on the computer website clearly as it has the tools with an image and label underneath.
Unless your familiar with the application on the phone, it is difficult to figure out where everything you would be looking for is like tools, uploads and basic things like deleting and adding. On the other hand, these commands and tasks are shown on the computer website clearly as it has the tools with an image and label underneath.
Phone IOS |
Laptop Chrome |
Above can be seen the Youtube interface on a IOS device and youtube on a laptop using google chrome. After using both for a while, I came upon the decision that watching videos on the laptop using Chrome was better because of the large screen, visible comments section and easy navigation between videos. When using the iPhone I noticed that Youtube's application can be used to the full extent as users have limitations placed on them depending on which phone they have an connectivity to wifi.