media-adaptation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Media-adaptation' is taking a work, like a book, and changing it so that it works in another form, such as a movie. It includes deciding what should stay the same and what needs changing.

Examples in Different Contexts

For video games, 'media adaptation' involves creating games based on stories or characters from other media, such as movies, books, or comics. A game developer might explain, 'This game is a media adaptation of a classic film, offering fans a new way to experience its story.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We need to consider audience reception as well as authenticity during adaptation. It's going to be a complex task, balancing between these two.

Response:

The media-adaptation of this novel to a film will involve careful selection of what scenes to keep and what to tweak.

Academics

Scenario:

We've gathered a lot of valuable data from our research. It would be beneficial if we could present it in a way that engages the public, not just academics.

Response:

Perhaps, a media-adaptation of our research findings into infographics or short video clips could make it more digestible for the wider public.