What impact did the movie camera has on society?

Answer 1

Media affects our society in several ways and controls the direction of society. Television is a source of media that has a strong effect on society today. It is important to look at the influence of television because an average American who subscribes to cable TV watches over 8 hours of TV a day. (Harris, 22) There are both positive and negative impacts media has on society.

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Answer 2

Cinema has become the most powerful form of Mass Media since the day it was introduced to the world. The Lumiere Brothers who invented the ' Cinematograph' ( a compact and portable device which with a few adjustments could be used as a projector , camera or a printing machine) declared that the cinema is an invention without a future. The primitive form of cinema were ' living photographic pictures' which attempted to produce reality. If Cinema in reality was considered to be an invention without a future, it wouldn't have ceased to exist till the present age and develop to its current stature with powerful attributes. The dawn of Indian Cinema marked its birth and development after the first cinematographic exhibitions which were held in Mumbai during the month of July in the year 1896, where Indian Dramatists, photographers, musicians could foresee a tremendous potential in this medium for their innovative productions. Since then there was no looking back for the Indian Cinema Industry which is growing and developing very rapidly in all aspects. The Indian cinema industry has created new vibes and has attained a respectable position in the Global Film maker's fraternity.

The Indian Cinema producers and the film fraternity have constantly been changing their trends and styles of Film Making according to the ever changing tastes and preferences of the targeted audience. The art of cinema has created a widespread and profound impact on the society. The Indian box office has always been energetic and enthusiastic about every production that is being released every Friday. The art of Cinema and all those who have their strong connections with the silver screen entertainment have always been acknowledged and held in high esteem in the Indian society. The people who call themselves mad followers and fans of a particular Cinema personality do worship their favorite actor / actress with abundant affection and interest. Cinema has almostbecome a religion with the increase in number of such mad followers who can be termed as ' Cine extremists' who would do anything for the cause of Cinema.

Eminent Prose write John Ruskin in his work titled ' Sesame and lilies' classifies books into a few broad categories which are ' Good books of the hour, Good books of all times, Bad books of the hour and Bad books of all times'. On a similar note we can classify Indian Cinemas as well. Certain Indian cinemas are worthy of a watch as many as times one wishes too and also the rest fitting into the successive categories based on their merit and credentials. The various sections of the Indian society have different expectations and ideas on what is called an ideal or a perfect cinema. The film maker has to measure the pros and cons of the various such considerations and expectations from the different sections of the Indian Society which is a stupendous task. There are a very few film makers in the Indian Cine Industry who are possessed with this rare ability of taking correct notions according to the changing lifestyle and tastes and deliver the best possible results in terms of production.

If literature has the capability to mirror life, cinema certainly inherits the ability to mirror society and culture. Cinema is nothing but an attempt to showcase the reality and existence of a particular culture and society on the silver screen. A cinema can have various themes and can be categorically classified as a horror film, action film , romantic film and so on. Though such themes do fancy the Minds of Film makers it is the social and cultural impact of a film that amounts and brings credit to its success.

As stated earlier the victory of a Film predominantly depends on its social and cultural impact. Let us take some of the Tamil and Hindi Film Productions into consideration.

· TAARE ZAMEEN PAR ( HINDI) : A fantastic film revealing the true merits of Dyslexic Kids who are gifted with something in place of the normal qualities . This was an eye opener in terms of educating kids with dyslexic complaints and also morally supports those parents with dyslexic kids. This film did very well in all aspects but the entire credit goes to the conception and message behind the film which is unfortunately absent in most of the films of the present. This film is an educational treatise on how children with such complaints must be handled and encouraged. All wrong notions about dyslexic kids were erased and clarified to the optimum after watching this film.

· ANBE SIVAM ( TAMIL) : A true portrayal of what is kindness and how the love for humanity unites all. This film states that good qualities like Love and kindness is something which is essential in every human being and are not dependant on any external factor such as religion, caste etc. Religion is just a factor that classifies the divine interests of a human being and should not interfere in the conduct of his / her own life. This cinema conveys a creditable message / theme of an universal religion which is the love for humanity and humanness and preaches that one must never fight or shed blood in the name of religion or community.

· MY NAME IS KHAN ( HINDI) : A film that conveys a strong message that Terrorism is not triggered by any religion and community. No religion exercises or empowers a person to kill another in the name of community. The film shows that people are branded in the name of religion and shows how the act of a terrorist from a particular religion could manifest serious trouble on the lives of the other innocent civilians from the same religion.

The above instances are a few selective and creditable examples that stand testimonial to the fact that Indian Cinemas are capable of creating a healthy and positive impact on the society. On the other hand the majority of Indian cinemas of the present age are deliberately produced for commercial aspects which sacrifices ethics and values involved in Film making. Indian Cinemas of such type create and instill notorious thoughts on its viewers who attempt to ape such thoughts and deeds in reality. Anti social activities such as sexual and communal violence, terrorism is being triggered by such films. Moreover such films prosper in commercial aspects sending wrong signals to such film makers who consider such productions are liked by the public. Thus it is the hands of young citizens like us to create a change in the society by boycotting such notorious films and promote worthy and notable film productions with chaste ideas and values.

Answer 3

The impact of movies on politics and social development is very great.