What do these characters have in common?

They’re from the same story line, except in different media platforms.

Video Game TV show Comic book https://www.google.ca/search?q=walking+dead+comic+book+logo&client=firefox-a&hs=bbT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YO9UUqXfGcnjiAKxrIGACQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=895&dpr=1#q=walking+dead+video+game+cover&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=MG0cSnYI2zCAHM%3A%3B7KtZFFoLtwpZvM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.thewalkerstalkers.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F01%252Fwd-xbox.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.thewalkerstalkers.com%252Fnorman-reedus-the-walking-dead-survival-instinct-video-game-launches-march-26th%252F%3B900%3B900 https://www.google.ca/search?q=walking+dead+comic+book+logo&client=firefox-a&hs=bbT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YO9UUqXfGcnjiAKxrIGACQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=895&dpr=1#q=walking+dead+tv+poster&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=X7XswDzRvSIzhM%3A%3BDTV3fJh5Gwz4PM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.posterplanet.net%252Ftv%252Fimages%252Ftv-walking-dead-winnebago-attack-poster-PYRpas0299.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.posterplanet.net%252Ftv%252FWalking-Dead-Winnebego-Attack-poster.htm%3B400%3B600 https://www.google.ca/search?q=walking+dead+comic+book+logo&client=firefox-a&hs=bbT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YO9UUqXfGcnjiAKxrIGACQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=895&dpr=1#q=walking+dead+comic+book+cover&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=Jl7044kL5uC8VM%3A%3BiG6Vx2ZvHKVmYM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fc534909.r9.cf2.rackcdn.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F06%252FWalking-Dead-100-Sean.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdailydead.com%252Fthe-walking-dead-issue-100-variant-cover-art-from-sean-phillips%252F%3B510%3B784

This is an example of…

Transmedia Storytelling: What is transmedia? Purpose of transmedia. How it is being used today Myths about transmedia

What is Transmedia Storytelling? A way a single, unified story is distributed through various media platforms systematically to compliment the story as a whole. http://transmediacoalition.com/aondine/story/what-is-transmedia http://www.festimania.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/transmedia_storytelling-blanco-y-negro.jpg

Purpose of Transmedia? To try to engage and allow the audience to interact with the story line and character as it develops. Several media outlets may be used for different purposes, therefore giving the person freedom to interact in the form they please. http://www.tstoryteller.com/transmedia-storytelling

For example: Bob is a huge fan of the Walking Dead comic books, and has recently heard that they are releasing a show based on the books. Bob is so excited to be able to see these zombies attack in ‘real life’. He is fascinated by the realness and quality of the zombies in the TV show and cannot get enough, so finds himself buying every season as it is released on DVD. Bob’s friend Jay hears about a new video game based on the books and TV, and knowing that Bob is a huge fan, Jay buys the game for Bob. Bob then gets addicted to the game, because now, he is ultimately in power of the zombies fate. Bob now also feels some sort of special connection to each character having seen them in various ways, and being able to control them to an extent. He finds out he is not alone through forums online, and is now able to discuss any of those mediums with people just like him. Bob has now participated in every level of the Transmedia storytelling The Walking Dead has developed.

Transmedia connect fans through various different outlets Here I would state the importance of each outlet. Twitter is to get quick, and brief updates, Facebook could be used a the central site where fan can access anything from pictures to videos.

Myths about Transmedia FALSE Everyone should do transmedia Many shows are more than satisfying to the audience with a single medium. Transmedia is best used on characters and storylines that are too complex to develop through one medium. Anything with more then one media platform is considered transmedia FALSE http://www.fastcompany.com/1745746/seven-myths-about-transmedia-storytelling-debunked Though there have been many movies adapted from books, and licensed products from movies or shows, it doesn’t mean it is part of transmedia storytelling. Transmedia is systematically dispersed to through the different media outlets to compliment the central idea as whole.

Ultimately... http://www.tstoryteller.com/transmedia-storytelling

https://www. google. ca/search. q=glee&client=firefox-a&hs=IXp&rls=org https://www.google.ca/search?q=glee&client=firefox-a&hs=IXp&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=WwJVUvulGqKRiQLOloHwDA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=895&dpr=1#q=gossip+girl+lgo&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=bycn9FH4vdil8M%3A%3B5CB7NbYhT55nqM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmrstrictlyintimate.files.wordpress.com%252F2012%252F12%252Fgossip-girl-logo.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmrstrictlyintimate.wordpress.com%252F2012%252F12%252F19%252Fgossip-girl-revealed%252Fgossip-girl-logo%252F%3B1440%3B900

Is this an example of transmedia?

NO!

Ondine, Anita. "What is Transmedia. " Transmedia Coalition. N. p Ondine, Anita. "What is Transmedia?." Transmedia Coalition. N.p., 05 Mar 2013. Web. 9 Oct 2013. <http://transmediacoalition.com/aondine/story/what-is-transmedia>. Though the TV show was initially loosely based on the books, after a couple seasons, the TV plot started straying away from the books and created a whole new story line. This is an example of one title that has two different media outlets, but no immediate connection to the other, and in no way provide the audience with further explanation about the characters or plot.

THANKS 

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