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How much does the book convey during an hour or so of reading? The same time as it takes to watch the film. The problem (when it occurs) is not with the medium itself, but the length of TIME given to the film.[/QUOTE]and? I thoiught the original argument you were putting forth was how much better TV was, not how short it was When I read a book I plan to read it, not skim it in an hour to match a film |
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I say that the written word carries ten times the power of a movie. At least to me it does, I don't know about everyone else. Some people seem incapable of truly.... Experiencing, a book. Unable to enjoy it at all, I take this as overmuch exposure to movies instead of the written word. Those people are not used to using the imagination for the purpose of visualizing the written at all.[/QUOTE]|And books are longer, and you run into words that you don't understand, and it takes like 3 days to finish a good 500 page book.. too long for me, I like to finish em sooner [img]tongue.gif[/img] But I'm a very good reader, so why should I be complaining...
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I think what they are saying is that as the one reading/watching they apparently feel more info/feeling is conveyed in the written word.[/QUOTE]Virtual hugs do ideed do nothing next to the real thing. The point of the hug example, is to highlight the limitations of the written word. |
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Books CAN convey what a film does! It IS possible to describe something to someone who has never before seen anything like it, take Dune for example, have I ever seen huge worms over 400 meters long who travel through the sand of a giant desert? No. Can I still visualize it? YES! Books are FAR better for communicating persons, thoughts, ideas and perspectives. Movies are best for fast-paced action and special effects, sometimes. I must say that I can easily imagine something that rivals the best special effects on the inside of my mind. I'd say that movies are better for those who lack a powerful imagination and cannot visualize the book well, books are better for those who have a powerful imagination and are capable of visualizing everything in the book. Oh and please note that I am not saying "All movies suck! Destroy them and read only books!" I like watching movies, but I'd prefer a good book over a good movie anytime. Except if I was with a bunch of friends, reading a book isn't exactly social activity while watching a movie with someone can be. |
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How much does the book convey during an hour or so of reading? The same time as it takes to watch the film. The problem (when it occurs) is not with the medium itself, but the length of TIME given to the film.[/QUOTE]and? I thoiught the original argument you were putting forth was how much better TV was, not how short it was When I read a book I plan to read it, not skim it in an hour to match a film [/QUOTE]Yes but you're comparing apples to oranges this way. It's not an even comparison. The amount of time is crucial. How much is convey in one minute of film, next to one minutes reading worth of writing? |
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