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Technology
Technology
The live production, theatre and events industry is constantly being affected by emerging technology, just as other industry sectors have. The technological advances in live production, theatre and events has a dramatic influence on the industry.
New developments in technology, especially computer hardware and software, have improved the live production, theatre and events industry in numerous ways, including:
■ faster and more effective designing capabilities
■ innovative cost and project management software
■ sophisticated sound and lighting design and operation
■ communication
■ broadcast and projection equipment
■ use of multi media in productions
■ wireless technology support.
Watch the video 'The technology changing theatre' and read the article ' What is the Future of Entertainment' to explore how technology is evolving the shape of the entertainment industry.
Task: Advantages and Disadvantages
Task: Advantages and Disadvantages
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of emerging technology in the following aspects of the entertainment industry:
■ varied marketing and promotion of events information
■ ways that consumers research event information
■ processing event information through digital media
■ online registration, ticketing and seating
■ wider scope of sponsorship
■ more specialised and innovative special effects
■ current work practices are changing rapidly.
Outline how the different areas of the entertainment industry have been affected by technology, including theatre, music concerts, festivals.
Identify various sources where you can update your knowledge of technological upgrades and changes?
Task: Changes for Work Practices
Task: Changes for Work Practices
Select ONE of the identified changes from above and outline how this would change the everyday operations duties and service delivery. How has this change improved work practices?
Revenue Streams through Digital Content
Revenue Streams through Digital Content
Read through the article (left) to discover the new way that those in the entertainment industry are creating revenue through digital content. Discuss three things with the class that you learnt from reading the article.
Activity
Activity
Choose one of the technical departments: Sound, Lighting, Vision and Staging and make a list of the technologies that may be used in this department. Are there any emerging technologies in this area?
Share your findings with the class.
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