User talk:Zagfan015/sandbox

K - It's evident that you have thoroughly evaluated the article due to the variety of changes (grammar fixes, links added, content added, other copy edits). I also like how you made changes to several different sections. Great work! DrTraceyHayes (talk) 06:50, 27 February 2020 (UTC)

From Intro section: The study of Transmedia Storytelling—a concept introduced by Henry Jenkins, author of the seminal book Convergence Culture—is an emerging subject. Because of the nature of new media and different platforms, varying authors have different understandings of it. Jenkins states the term "transmedia" means "across media" and may be applied to superficially similar, but different phenomena. In particular, the concept of "transmedia storytelling" should not to be confused with traditional cross-platform, "transmedia" media franchises,[1] or "media mixes".

Jenkins gives the example of media conglomerate DC Comics. This organization releases comic books prior to the release of its films so the audience has knowledge of the character's backstory. Much of transmedia storytelling is not based on singular characters or plot lines, but rather focuses on larger complex worlds where multiple characters and plot lines can be sustained for a longer period of time.[2] In addition, Jenkins focused on how transmedia extends to attract larger audiences. For example, DC comics releases coloring books to attract younger audience members. Sometimes, audience members can feel as though some transmedia storylines have left gaps in the plot line or character development, so they begin another extension of transmedia storytelling, such as fan fiction.[3] Transmedia storytelling exists in the form of transmedia narratives, which Kalinov and Markova define as: "a multimedia product which communicates its narrative through a multitude of integrated media channels".[4]

From History section: Transmedia Storytelling can be related to the concepts of semiotics and narratology. Semiotics is the "science of signs" as many scholars may believe and a discipline concerned with sense production and interpretation processes. Narratology looks at how structure and function factor into narrative with regards to its themes and symbols. Scolari goes on to show how semiotics and narratology can be a way to analyze transmedia. First ever text constructs its reader. Often the same text may create different kinds of implicit consumers. Narratology is a new narrative model based on different media and languages. Transmedia storytelling is a narrative structure that breaks through both language (semiotics) and media (narratology). Some effective strategies in transmedia storytelling include producing a fresh perspective on the original material and its original context across a new form of media. Transmedia storytelling is how well a single story is comprehended across media. An effective strategy of transmedia storytelling does not take a passive approach, instead engages with popular culture making a story its own and providing a new context.

From Current State Section: Both traditional and dedicated transmedia entertainment studios have fully integrated and embraced transmedia storytelling techniques into entertainment culture. It began as a search for a new storytelling form native to networked digital content and communication channels. Developing technologies have enabled projects to include single-player experiences in addition to real-time multiplayer experiences such as alternate reality games. While the list of current and recent projects is too extensive to list here, some notable examples of transmedia storytelling include: ((needing to add additional and more modern examples here))

Peer Review:

Kristine,

I like the changes you’ve made to the introduction. It is definitely more inviting to read your introduction than the previous author’s. Your writing is very approachable and well-adapted to making the topic approachable to a layman.

In your history section, I would recommend checking out this sentence: “Semiotics is the "science of signs" as many scholars may believe and a discipline concerned with sense production and interpretation processes.[1] “ It doesn’t look like it is a direct quote and if not, it could use some cleanup. The update in the current section is probably the most notable, because it gives me, as the reader, confidence that this article hasn’t gone almost a decade without review or update. The 2011 note definitely made the article feel outdated.

Overall, I think the copy edits alone have really enhanced this article, but the content you’ve included really elevates your contributions to this article.

Shelly Missmj180 (talk) 04:56, 24 February 2020 (UTC)