How does Hill define reality TV?
According to Hill (2005) there is not one concrete definition of what reality TV is. It can be loosely described as surveillance footage filmed with hand held cameras and staring non-professional actors. But Hill further explains, and I agree, as modern reality TV has developed these defining factors do not necessarily apply to reality shows today. For example shows such as 16 and pregnant or survivor don’t use hand-held cameras and the camera work is as advanced as that of film.
References:
Hill, A. (2005) The reality genre. In A. Hill, Reality TV: Audiences and Popular Factual Television. (pp. 14 – 40). Oxon: Routledge.
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