the home of situation comedy
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The InternetThe true home of Sitcom
A presentation byDaniel Kidney
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My Topic
• The growth of short episodic situation comedy on the internet
• The reason for the high quality and size of the industry
• Its survival despite the presence of big budget TV sitcoms
An example of some internet Sitcoms:
• Mr Deity• Words• Rooster Teeth Shorts• Girl Friday• Forget the Rules• Red Vs Blue• Three Day Growth• Captain Dynamic
Why we should care
• Strengthens the creative industry• More good original content• Gives indies a chance to get known• Innovation (business models, story-telling)
Why it’s so popular
• Accessible to anyone computer literate• Current for our generation• We can relate to the character more easily in
the contemporary setting• They are short, don’t take long to download
and are easy to watch• There is something for everybody
Why it is growing
• Audiences support the best• Indie nature of shows mean they can persist
over years at little cost• Survival of the fittest through views and word
of mouth mean the best shows survive and continue to grow
Making Money – The Best Thrive
• Those that are the most popular are likely to:– Get publishing deals– Become sustainable through selling their product
or range of products– Become sustainable through donations and/or
subscriptions
Why TV doesn’t hurt them
• It has developed to be a sophisticated and funny as commercial shows
• On demand accessibility• Short enough to watch in a lunch break or
when your boss isn’t looking• More likely to find something more suited to
you
Interesting Links
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRCw-Hfnpxo
• http://www.studioish.com.au/• http://www.forgettherules.com/
FTRMediaPlayer.asp?CID=5&VID=21• http://roosterteeth.com/archive/?id=781• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rC_5XbXb_P4